Public Sector
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Ford to close ‘unsustainable’ Wales plant that employs 1,700
The closure is the latest setback for Britain’s auto industry, which is struggling with uncertainties over Brexit, as well as global issues buffeting the sector
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A list of cuts Ontario has made this year as it tries to balance the budget
The Ontario government tries to tackle a $11.7-billion deficit by targeting cap-and-trade, legal aid, health, and tech and research programs
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Telecom carriers to get clarity on 2020 spectrum auction after markets close
Along with the Rogers, Bell and Telus, the auction will be of interest to Freedom Mobile’s owner, Shaw Communications, and Quebecor Inc., owner of Videotron
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U.S. tariffs looming, many in Mexico back president’s approach
The Mexican government has not publicly proposed any new policies, instead saying it is already doing its part on migration
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Amid trade war, China’s Xi talks up economy, heads to Moscow
Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow highlights efforts to drum up trade support against a backdrop of pressure from the U.S.
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Quebec firm Group Mach takes on Air Canada with higher bid for Transat
Under Mach’s offer, Transat’s head office will remain in Montreal, which is essential in getting financing from Quebec
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China wants to fix ‘serious difficulties’ with Canada by meeting halfway: envoy
Asked about the possibility of freeing two Canadians detained in China on espionage charges, Lu offered little wiggle room
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Alberta makes it official: Bill passed and proclaimed to kill carbon tax
The province stopped charging the tax last week, and the federal government announced it will soon replace the fee with its own carbon levy
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GOP senators line up against Trump’s 5% Mexico tariff plan
With the tariffs set to start next Monday, Republican senators warned they’re ready to stand up to the president
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Alberta changing rules to help municipalities attract business with tax breaks
The new bill proposes letting municipal councils design their own tax programs to fit their business requirements
