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  Buy American deal exempts Canadian companies from protectionist U.S. provisions

  Febuary 6th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  OTTAWA - The old maxim that nothing focuses the mind like a hanging at dawn seems an apt description of what drew the provinces together last summer in a rare show of unity against "Buy American." Unexpectedly, they saw their industries shut out...

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  Bombardier Aerospace delivers 302 aircraft in fiscal 2009, down from 2008

  Febuary 6th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  MONTREAL - Bombardier Aerospace (TSX:BBD.B) surprised industry observers Friday by announcing a lower-than-expected drop in aircraft deliveries last year as it winged its way through the worst of the recession. The Montreal-based manufacturer said...

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  N.S. approves controversial expansion of existing gypsum mine; opponents upset

  Febuary 5th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has approved a controversial expansion of a gypsum mine near Avondale, angering residents and environmentalists who oppose the project. Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau said Thursday that the Fundy Gypsum expansion...

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  CPP Investment Board to invest $400M in Canadian private equity, venture firms

  Febuary 4th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - The CPP Investment Board is committing an additional $400 million to be invested in the Canadian private equity and venture capital market by Northleaf Capital Partners. The mandate of the new investment will be to back Canadian...

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  Economy weaker than predicted in last budget, but no second stimulus: Flaherty

  Febuary 3rd, 2010 - 5 h 00

  OTTAWA, Ont. - Canada won't get a second round of stimulus spending even though the economy has yet to fully recover, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Tuesday. The finance minister met with 15 economists Tuesday morning and revised the country's...

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  Xstrata and CAW reach tentative agreement in Sudbury, Ont.

  Febuary 1st, 2010 - 5 h 00

  SUDBURY, Ont. - The Canadian Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Xstrata Nickel in Sudbury, Ont. In a statement on its website, CAW Local 598 says it "fought long and hard in the past 48 hours" to reach a...

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  Five days of debate in Davos ends with calls for responsible action

  Febuary 1st, 2010 - 5 h 00

  DAVOS, Switzerland - The world's foremost gathering of business and government leaders wrapped up a five-day meeting Sunday with widespread agreement that a fragile recovery is under way but no consensus on what's going to spur job growth and...

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  Recession-battered industries say they need government help to recover

  Febuary 1st, 2010 - 5 h 00

  OTTAWA - With the economy beginning to recover, two of Canada's most recession-ravaged industries are putting on display this week the results of soul-searching reviews meant to prepare them for the post-slump world. On Monday, the Forest Products...

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  Employers pleased CUPE members accepted contract

  January 30th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  New Glasgow - The employers representing the eight District Health Authorities outside of Halifax are pleased that the members of CUPE employed in their Districts have overwhelmingly accepted a new contract. "The vote result makes it very clear to...

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  Sask. economy to grow by 3.0 per cent this year, leading all other provinces: CIBC

  January 29th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - Saskatchewan will lead other Canadian provinces in economic growth this year, thanks to a rebound in the oil, potash, agriculture and uranium sectors, CIBC World Markets says in a new report released Thursday. CIBC estimates...

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• January 26th, 2010 Whitacre takes over CEO job on permanent basis after 7 weeks as the interim boss
• January 26th, 2010 Economist says budget can only be balanced through deep cuts or tax increases
• January 26th, 2010 Shell to slow expansion in Albertas oilsands, CEO tells U.K. newspaper
• January 23rd, 2010 UAW says Ford broke contract by restoring white-collar benefits
• January 23rd, 2010 The Canadian Press and Extreme Reach set up Canadian advertising delivery business
• January 22nd, 2010 Provinces show preference for pension reform, want to beef up CPP
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• January 21st, 2010 Antwerp plant to close due to "tough reality" of shrinking auto market
• January 21st, 2010 NBC: Conan OBrien reaches deal to exit Tonight; deal includes severance for staff
• January 21st, 2010 Newspaper production moving to new home
• January 21st, 2010 EU clears Oracles takeover of Sun, no significant affect on competition
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• January 19th, 2010 Federal finance minister holds pre-budget session in northeastern N.B.
• January 19th, 2010 Unions gird for battle after N.S. NDP wins labour peace following brief strike
• January 18th, 2010 Plane crash in Pictou County
• January 16th, 2010 Consumers hurt as modest inflation exceeds stagnant pay in United States
• January 15th, 2010 Kinross expects to produce 2.2M ounces in 2010, consistent with 2009 production
• January 14th, 2010 Recovery spreads to more parts of country but fails to spur hiring: Fed survey
• January 14th, 2010 Order issued to end months-long lockout of workers at Manitoba paper mill
• January 14th, 2010 Dexter: essential services law not needed for N.S. health-care workers
• January 14th, 2010 Canadian businesses with ties to Haiti including BNS and Gildan assess damage
• January 14th, 2010 Brampton, Ont., to build Alfa Romeo, if Chrysler proceeds with project, says CEO
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• January 12th, 2010 Cadbury expects 2009 results to beat forecasts, calls Kraft offer unappealing
• January 12th, 2010 Engineering Dept. given the OK to hire temporary employees
• January 12th, 2010 Airbus held lead over Boeing in 2009; CEO says A400M a continuing concern
• January 11th, 2010 Quebecor head says hes watching Canwest newspaper sale with interest
• January 9th, 2010 Harper says economy still needs help as job numbers disappoint
• January 9th, 2010 Canwest puts newspaper division under court protection and starts auction process
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• January 8th, 2010 Influential British magazine slams Harpers suspension of Parliament
• January 8th, 2010 Good news for unemployed; jobs to be more plentiful in 2010, economists say
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• January 6th, 2010 Louisbourg Seafoods inks deal to build new processing plant for Canso

• January 6th, 2010 Up to 1,000 new jobs possible at GM in Oshawa: Toronto Star report
• January 6th, 2010 December marks bright end to bleak year; auto sales down 10.7 per cent in 2009
• January 6th, 2010 December marks bright end to bleak year; auto sales down 10.7 per cent in 2009
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• December 30th, 2009 Auto sector on road to recovery in 2010, says Scotia Economics
• December 29th, 2009 Chamber of Commerce says recovery will strengthen through 2010
• December 29th, 2009 Auto sector on road to recovery in 2010, says Scotia Economics
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• December 24th, 2009 Modest economic recovery continues, GDP expected to expand next year
• December 24th, 2009 Quebec court OKs takeover of Kangaroo Media by Game Day Entertainment
• December 23rd, 2009 Ford buyouts to extend to Canadian auto workers, company confirms
• December 23rd, 2009 Ford says Volvo sale to Geely is close, expects final deal in Q1 of 2010
• December 23rd, 2009 Canplats receives superior takeover bid from Minera Penmont
• December 23rd, 2009 Auto sector poised to return to profitability in 2010:Conference Board
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• December 22nd, 2009 Spyker gives General Motors more time to weigh latest offer for Saab car brand
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