Economy
China promises retaliation if US imposes more tariffs
American companies on edge about whether Beijing might use its control over the heavily regulated economy to disrupt their operations.
Adjust your sourcing strategy to combat strong U.S. dollar: expert
Negotiating supply deals in Canadian dollars can help ease the pain of a rising U.S. dollar for Canadian firms
Back in the black: Alberta now anticipating $465M surplus in 2015
Third-quarter numbers forecast $465-million surplus for 2014-15 fiscal year just weeks after $500-million deficit was predicited
Barrick Gold boss unveils plans for leaner, more focused company
John Thornton said Barrick will run on decentralized operating model that gives its mine operators more control
Alberta NDP launches online petition to fight corporate tax freeze
Petition comes after Premier Jim Prentice announced plans to freeze corporate taxes, oil royalties in wake of low oil prices
Canada’s renminbi currency trading hub set to launch in March
Banker involved in setting up renminbi trading system in Canada said awareness needs to be raised about hub’s benefits
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CP Rail
CP executive said rail operator “is committed to finding a workable solution with the union and continues to bargain in good faith”
Harper shuffles cabinet in wake of Baird’s surprise departure
Rob Nicholson takes over foreign affairs portfolio, Pierre Poilievre assumes employment and social development
Feds investing $14M over 2 years in Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur a national not-for-profit organization that provides mentoring and support to aspiring business owners in Canada
Trade minister calls on Canadian exporters to look outside U.S.
Trade Minister Ed Fast said firms should consider exploring foreign markets like Asia and Europe in their pursuit to boost exports
