Canada will back the United States in a trade row with Mexico over its plans to ban genetically modified corn in tortillas or dough
Category: Economy
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Controversial online-harms bill expected this fall
Online-harms bill is expected this fall, following consultation process that has been marred by accusations of non-transparency and pushback
Posted inConsumer
Apple unexpectedly supports Right to Repair Act
Apple has endorsed a California law requiring major gadget makers to enable people to fix their own devices
Posted inEconomy
BRICS announces ‘historic’ admission of six new members
BRICS leaders announced on Thursday the “historic” admission of six new countries into a group that aims to counter the G7
Posted inProfessional
Why small businesses are easy cyber targets
Cyber attacks affect thousands of small businesses each year. And the pandemic may have increased their vulnerability
Posted inEconomy
China’s property sector crisis fuels fears of contagion
If troubled Chinese property giant defaults on its bond payments next month, it could have disastrous consequences for China’s economy
Posted inEconomy
Ralph Lauren probed in Canada over Uyghur forced labour claims
Canada’s corporate watchdog is investigating Ralph Lauren’s Canadian unit over allegations it used forced labour from China’s Uyghur minority
Posted inEconomy
Canada inflation rises in July to 3.3 percent
Canada’s inflation rate rose to 3.3 per cent in July after plunging over the past year from a June 2022 peak
Posted inEconomy
Long COVID piles pressure on UK economy
The number of people not working in the UK due to chronic illnesses has soared since the pandemic, putting pressure on the British economy
Posted inEconomy
How the US’ climate plan is affecting trade ties
The Inflation Reduction Act has boosted American manufacturing, but also triggered fears that US allies will lose business to the United States