Countries have reported close to zero production of the chemical CFC11, used for making foam, degreasing stains and for refrigeration, but a new study finds emissions have been rising since 2013. One expert blames the findings on “rogue production”
A tech retailer, an auto parts producer and a petrochemical manufacturer want exemptions from Trump’s threatened tariffs on at least US$50 billion in Chinese goods. Trade talks between the U.S. and China continue in Washington this week
The idea of a basic income may become more popular as automation cuts into labour forces
The PM reportedly told the president a NAFTA deal is possible without some of the U.S.’s more controversial demands. U.S. lawmakers say that if a deal doesn’t happen by May 17, it won’t happen this year
Statistics Canada says a notable gain occurred in primary metal sales and aerospace products
A World Trade Organization panel maintained an earlier ruling that EU “launch aid” provided to Airbus had resulted in lost sales for Boeing in the twin-aisle and very-large aircraft markets
The party is proposing a $4.2-billion program to give grants and loans to businesses and homeowners for energy conservation
The non-profit Women In Need Society says fuel is being stolen from their vehicles when they’re parked outside overnight. The theft is having a detrimental effect on the charity’s operations
The government intends to move forward with an amendment to the Criminal Code: to allow prosecutors to suspend criminal charges against firms, aimed at encouraging firms to self-report corporate crimes and identify guilty individuals
The Liberals, NDP and PCs have outlined where they sit on corporate taxation and policy
