Operations
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Federal budget: Most government programs fail, but there are strategies for success
A list of key success factors gleaned from the research into failure
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Breach of trust: Business owners deal with worker thefts
Misplaced trust can be a problem for business owners who find it hard to imagine that a staffer would steal
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Liberals promise billions for dairy, chicken farmers affected by trade deals
The budget promises an income protection program for supply-managed farmers, but does not outline how or when the money will be distributed
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Unifor reports productive talks with General Motors on Oshawa plant
Union president Jerry Dias said a deal to transform operations to maintain some jobs could be reached within weeks
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October dates set for preliminary hearing in shipbuilding secrets case
A date has been set aside for a preliminary inquiry in the case of a public servant accused of leaking cabinet secrets about a naval contract
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First Nations, cities support B.C.’s plan to require permits for pipelines [UPDATED]
Canada says the proposed amendments to B.C.’s Environmental Management Act must be struck down as they give the province a “veto” over projects
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Ford shifting 550 jobs to boost SUV production in Kentucky
Ford said it will shift the jobs away from its Louisville Assembly Plant and increased the line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant
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Alberta government announces further easing of oil production restrictions
A news release says the province’s crude-by-rail program is scheduled to begin initial shipments in July, ramping up to 120,000 barrel-a-day shipments by 2020
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Global markets recover as focus turns towards Fed decision
Focus in Europe remains on Britain. EU leaders will meet on Thursday to discuss an extension of the March 29 Brexit deadline
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Germany launches auction for 5G network frequencies
Proceeds from the auction are earmarked for investment in digitization, such as better IT equipment for schools
