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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
"Global stocks deepen losses as U.S. brands China currency manipulator"
"Global stocks extended their already substantial losses and the offshore yuan hit an all-time low on Tuesday after Washington designated Beijing a currency..." For full...
"'Unloved': Despite the oilsands' relentless cost cutting, investors are still wary of jumping back in"
"Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. president Tim McKay describes his company’s ongoing push to convince fund managers that oilsands are a more investible ..." For full...
"Trudeau kept 'back pocket' G7 summit statement to guard against Trump"
"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kept a “back pocket” closing statement at last year’s stormy G7 summit in case..." For full article please click here
"Brexit: No 10 rejects EU's view of talks"
"The government has rejected claims it is unwilling to negotiate with the EU and wants talks to fail to allow a no-deal Brexit...." For full article please click here
"As the Federal Reserve cuts rate, data today gives Bank of Canada one more reason not to"
"Canada’s economy grew by a higher-than-expected 0.2 per cent in May, the third increase in as many months, thanks to a rebound in manufacturing..." For full article...
"Oilsands CEOs take federal election message to voters in full-page newspaper ads"
"Three of Canada's biggest oilsands producers are going directly to voters today to ask them to "influence the outcome" of big decisions concerning the oil and gas sector as...
CARS Initiatives
Cars Initiatives: The U.S. administration is stepping-up efforts to convince the Congress to ratify the USMCA. Several high level meetings have taken place, arguing for the...
"Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day"
"The Fed dust has settled, trade wars and/or talks to resume in September, and more corporate earnings..." For full article please click here
"Waterloo region to get $61M for 'priority' transit projects, including upgraded bus stops"
"The Region of Waterloo is getting $60.7 million for 16 transit projects, including upgrading bus stops, increasing bus service to Conestoga College and building a new ..."...
"Bank of Canada unlikely to follow any Fed interest rate cut"
"The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut its interest rate Wednesday for the first time in over a decade..." For full article please click here
"CP Rail joins international group using blockchain to change shipping industry"
"Canadian Pacific Railway has become the latest member of an international group of companies aiming to change — and standardize — how the transportation industry works...
As Saskatoon moves ahead on 'bus rapid transit', Regina mayor urges go-slow approach"
"Regina Mayor Michael Fougere is not a fan of the idea of introducing bus rapid transit services in Regina right now...." For full article please click here