Canada can’t afford to sit out the trade war on our borders
It might not be Canada’s preference to put tariffs on Chinese products, but we can’t afford to be naive or slow-footed. Read more. Source
Posthaste: Poor productivity hits Canadians where it hurts — in their paycheques
Canada's lagging productivity isn't just hurting the economy, it's hitting Canadians directly in their paycheques, says report. Read more Source
MLM or pyramid scheme? Look for these red flags before signing up
Not all MLMs are the same, and they're not a guaranteed source of income, experts say. Here are some red flags to look out for. Read on. Source
Fed’s Jerome Powell says ‘time has come’ to begin reducing interest rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve is prepared to start cutting its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell said during a speech Friday. Read more. Source
Loonie rally puts currency market’s biggest short to the test
Traders have piled into record wagers against the loonie, betting on a rapidly slowing Canadian economy and a dovish central bank. Read on. Source
Trump threatens hefty tariffs on nations that don’t accept migrants
Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries that don’t accept migrants, meaning his immigration and trade policy are intertwined. Read on. Source
Crayola trademarks the ‘slightly earthy’ smell of its crayons
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a trademark to Crayola for the smell of its crayons. Find out more on what that means. Source
Jasper businesses shift focus to reopening as fire risks fade
The road to recovery is starting to clear for Jasper, Alta., a month after visitors and residents were forced to flee a wildfire. Read more. Source
Microsoft, cyber firms to meet after CrowdStrike crash
Microsoft is planning a meeting next month with cybersecurity companies that operate at the core of its Windows systems. Find out more. Source
Posthaste: Worker productivity is on the rise, but it’s not all good news
Worker productivity is on the rise, but it's not all good news since many employees are putting in more hours. Find out more. Source