Sales & Marketing
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President of embattled Bombardier rail division unfazed by slew of challenges
The threat of lost streetcar contracts, a bribery investigation and the tie-up of two super-sized European rivals haven’t derailed Bombardier’s plans to become a stronger, more profitable global competitor
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Canadian exports set for significant growth, despite trade disputes, says EDC
The overall strength of both the U.S. and global economies are the key drivers for Canadian exports, and Export Development Canada says the current synchronized global upturn is “pretty much as good as it gets”
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Deadline to decide on Super Hornet purchase is rapidly approaching
The U.S. offer of Super Hornet fighter jets expires at the end of the year, and missing that deadline carries a risk that the price will go up or the planes will have to be delivered later
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Manufacturing sales make U-turn in August, tick up 1.6%
Statistics Canada says the increase was driven by higher sales in the transportation equipment and petroleum and coal product industries
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U.S. Congress report says Trump’s got it wrong on NAFTA
The report from the republican-led Congress says it’s not feasible to use trade agreements as a tool to decrease trade deficit because those imbalances “are determined by underlying macroeconomic fundamentals”
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Greenpeace report blasts top tech firms for toxic enviro impact
The report details the hidden climate costs behind consumer products that have defined the 21st century: mobile computing devices like smartphones and tablet computers
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Here’s why the U.S. is trying to kill dairy supply management
Dairy supply management blocks out foreign production from the Canadian market, and is a thorn in the side of trade negotiators as other countries look for freer access to Canada’s food markets, but there’s more to it…
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Loblaw cutting 500 office workers as it grapples with ‘variety of pressures’
A Loblaw spokesperson said the cuts don’t relate to any particular trend, but analysts believe the layoffs came in preparation for Ontario’s rising minimum wage
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BoC says business optimism is moderating
The Bank of Canada says several indicators in its most recent survey have been tempered from strong summer survey results, including businesses’ plans to increase spending over the next 12 months
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Emerging trends fundamentally changing Canadian businesses, says BDC report
Embracing digital technology and workforce diversity are just two of the key business trends identified by BDC’s most recent report