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Trade

Auto tariffs become sticking point in U.S.-Canada NAFTA talks Subscriber content

Ottawa seeks guarantees from U.S. that it won’t hit Canada with auto tariffs under new trade deal

Dairy farmers press Canada to stand firm in NAFTA talks Subscriber content

Representatives of dairy producers warn of the hardships they say farmers will face if Canada grants concessions to the United States to break the impasse in trade talks

U.S. procurement demand on Canada, Mexico fading from NAFTA: sources

Mexico and Canada are both quietly taking credit for standing firm against the controversial U.S. position that would have effectively limited their respective countries’ ability to bid on valuable American government infrastructure projects

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Dazed and confused: How legal cannabis will ‘artificially boost’ Canada’s economy Subscriber content

TD raises its growth forecast but cites ‘accounting illusion’ as marijuana is no longer forbidden fruit as of next month

Lto R: Rory Cochrane, Jason London and Sasha Jenson in Dazed and Confused.

Tilray shares finish up 38% after wild day of trading that saw multiple halts Subscriber content

At its peak market cap Wednesday of $36-billion, Tilray was more valuable than all but 17 Canadian companies

Coke, Aurora and CBD: The reality of mixing beverages with pot Subscriber content

Many soda and beer makers are seeing their sales decline amid changing consumer habits, making cannabis both a threat and an opportunity for their businesses.

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Featured

Better-than-expected gains for my high-yield portfolio have slowed. It’s time to make an adjustment Gordon Pape

Investing for women: Setting financial goals for a solid retirement

Vancouver’s mayoral candidates offer their takes on the housing market Kerry Gold

Why Fortis should be a core holding for dividend investors

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Streetwise

Lexpert: On the Deal Q&A: Growth spurt With new private partners aboard, GFL Environmental continues its ‘ambitious’ plans

To woo retail investors, Bay Street rethinks the way bond deals are sold CanWel Building Materials breaks new ground with sale of $60-million worth of new bonds by way of a bought deal.

Watchdogs still don’t pay enough attention to subprime lending Despite lessons learned from Lehman Brothers collapse, regulators have an imperfect view of risk Rita Trichur

Alternative stock exchange IEX gets its first listing Founder says Interactive Brokers Group’s decision to switch is a vote of confidence in the exchange

State Bank of India chairman calls for expanded trade ties with Canada The two countries have held early-stage talks on a free-trade deal since 2010, but progress on an agreement has been slow

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Frank McKenna: The hidden opportunity in Trump’s tariff attack on Canada Donald Trump’s trade war is an all-out assault on Canadian business. But the uber-connected former U.S. ambassador and N.B. premier sees an unexpected opportunity – and a much darker threat

Death of a Calgary titan: The spectacular rise and tragic fall of George Gosbee The wealthy oil patch financier seemed to have it all. Beneath the surface, friends and family say he fought alcoholism and mental illness to the end

Back to school special: How the iconic Hilroy notebook gets made Hilroy’s notebooks have been a mainstay of Canadian schoolchildren for years, but can the company survive the digital generation?

Cryptocurrency promoters say they’re helping humanity—but they’re just helping themselves To hear them tell it, cryptocurrencies are the solution to the world’s income inequality problem. The truth is just the opposite Rita Trichur

How Henry Demone built the High Liner Foods empire (and why some execs shouldn’t be CEOs) The company’s chairman and former CEO shares some of his lessons learned

Latest Business news

Under Armour slashes 400 more jobs in cost-cutting push September 20

Nestlé aims to sell skin health unit, focus on food, nutrition September 20

Shinzo Abe wins extended term as Japan’s PM after party vote, faces Trump challenge on trade September 20 Updated

Leadership Lab To become a cybersecurity leader, Canada must invest in the next generation of workers Mary Ann Yule September 20

Power Points This matrix helps you make the important decisions Harvey Schachter September 20

Aston Martin speeds ahead with up to $6.7-billion October IPO September 20

China urges U.S. to show sincerity, correct behaviour in trade actions September 20

Streetwise Newsletter Streetwise newsletter: New lawsuit on trailer fees, Tilray’s wild day prompts concerns of sector’s high valuations September 19

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Ultra human-like robots are at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence 0:35 Watch Vancouver-based Sanctuary A.I.'s trailer for their new humanoid robots currently in development.

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ROB Magazine See how Hilroy’s iconic paper products are made 1:58 Hilroy notebooks and exercise books have been a staple in Canadian classrooms for decades. Take a look inside production at the Hilroy plant in Mississauga

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Carrick Talks Money: How can you support gender diversity in your investment portfolio? 1:25 Personal finance columnist Rob Carrick talks to Leslie-Anne Scorgie, personal finance author and founder of MeVest, about how to best support gender diversity in your investment portfolio.

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Carrick Talks Money: What happens when I complain about my adviser? 2:14 Columnist Rob Carrick talks to Ellen Bessner, lawyer and author of 'Advisor at Risk', about what happens after a complaint is filed against a financial adviser.

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Inside the Market: Hedging strategies to use in a volatile market 3:07 Som Seif, CEO of Purpose Investments, discusses ways you can invest to minimize the ups and down of a volatile investment market.

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How to spot Mars during its close approach to Earth 2:40 Science reporter Ivan Semeniuk explains how the orbits of the Earth and Mars work to bring the red planet close enough to be seen by the naked eye.

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Tickets for Drake: Resale tickets have changed how we get into events 1:27 Ticketmaster is now selling resale tickets alongside original tickets. The prices are higher, but there are tickets more easily available with marquee events - if you can pay the hefty price. How did we get here?

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International Business

Tilray options on fire as cannabis-stock frenzy grips market

Nike’s Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Coca-Cola moving ahead with takeover of Nigeria’s Chi juice

Small Business

Amazon launches small business shop

Canadian companies struggle with rising costs due to steel and aluminum tariffs

Businesses bracing for disruption from possible Canada Post strike

Careers

Business School Research What the world’s most extreme workplaces can teach us about teamwork

Make a plan to stop a bad habit – and replace it with a good one

Leadership Lab Curler John Morris on moving from the Olympics to entrepreneurship

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