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Conference Board of Canada 2016 Growth Forecast
A new Conference Board of Canada report has downgraded its projections for Canada’s economic growth in 2016 from 1.6 per cent to 1.4 per cent, despite a strong start to the year. The wildfires that damaged much of Fort McMurray, AB, and the surrounding areas, a weakening global economy, and the ongoing and significant deterioration…
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More Softwood Lumber Talks Transparency Urged
This week Eacom Timber again went on public record requesting more progress, and updates, on the important Canada-US Softwood Lumber trade issue. “The American market is critical for us … the majority of our shipments are destined to the US,” said Christine Leduc, EACOM’s director of public affairs to Timmins Press Monday. “If you’re (a…
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Canada and US Manufacturing Survey: April and June 2016
Manufacturing sales in Canada rose 1 per cent to $50.4 billion in April, following two consecutive monthly declines, according to Statistics Canada Wednesday. As well, regional Fed surveys and the ISM manufacturing index were released in the US this week. Canada, US Manufacturing: April and June 2016 Canada’s manufacturing sales increased in 10 of 21 industries,…
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Canada-US Softwood Lumber Unofficial Update
The Government of Canada Friday released a statement regarding ongoing negotiations for a bilateral Softwood Lumber Agreement with the US: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1086569 “Following this initial 100 days of intensive engagement, the United States and Canada have made significant advances in exploring the key issues and priorities,” but no other word on what these advances might be,…
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Canada-US Softwood Lumber Unofficial Update
The Government of Canada Friday released a statement regarding ongoing negotiations for a bilateral Softwood Lumber Agreement with the US: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1086569 “Following this initial 100 days of intensive engagement, the United States and Canada have made significant advances in exploring the key issues and priorities,” but no other word on what these advances might be,…
