23 h. ago Trump Directs CFIUS to Restrict Chinese Investments in Key Areas

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to restrict investments from China in strategic sectors, the latest salvo from his administration against the world’s second largest economy.

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26 h. ago What it will be like to use Canada's new largest border crossing in Ontario

Canada and the U.S. are inching ever closer to the opening of the highly-anticipated Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will soon serve as the largest border crossing between the two countries, as well as the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.As we approach the seventh anniversary of work starting on the gargantuan infrastructure project, residents stand just months away from actually being able to use it. And, the team working to wrap things up on the ground continues to drum up excitement with extraordinary drone footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and other updates.The latest is a mini-tour of some of the border checkpoint's facilities, including a drive-through of an inspection lane and the secondary inspection area once vehicles cross the six-lane, 2.5-kilometre-long viaduct over the Detroit River into Windsor, Ontario.A clip posted to the project's official YouTube page on Thursday takes viewers through one of the crossing's five-meter ta...

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55 h. ago After Chinese company divested from Calgary lithium firm, mystery firm stepped in

The federal government is going to court to force a Toronto company to sell a $34-million stake in a Calgary-based lithium firm that it bought off a Chinese company. The government had already deemed the previous Chinese owner’s investment in Lithium Chile Inc. to be harmful to national security, and it says in a Federal […]

Economics

69 h. ago Toronto Kids Fashion Week Returns to Calgary This April at the BMO Centre

The biggest children’s fashion showcase in North America returns to Calgary for its 4th year CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Toronto Kids Fashion Week, renowned as the largest children’s fashion showcase in North America, is thrilled to announce its return to Calgary this April at the BMO Centre. The event features […]

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4 d. ago Terra CO2 Announces US$82M in New Series B Funding to Accelerate Commercial Deployment of Sustainable Cement Technology

Investment from leading climate and strategic partners positions Terra for rapid expansion of commercial facilities across North America and Europe GOLDEN, Colo. — Terra CO2 (Terra), a leading US-based low-carbon building materials company, today announced it has signed Series B equity commitments for US$82M from a mix of financial and strategic investors. Co-led by Just […]

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4 d. ago Chinese Investment Into North America Crashed Before US Election

China’s investment into North America dropped at the end of last year below levels seen during the worst of the pandemic, a slump caused by hurdles in the US and likely exacerbated by a wait-and-see attitude of firms ahead of the election won by Donald Trump.

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4 d. ago Sohn Montreal Investment Conference Announces Speaker Lineup for Inaugural May 2025 Event

Conference to Convene Influential Investors and Allocators from Across North America on May 28, 2025 Proceeds to Benefit Two Pediatric Hospitals in Greater Montreal MONTREAL — The Sohn Montreal Investment Conference (“Sohn Montreal” or the “Conference”), presented by Converium Capital and Richter in association with Banque Nationale, today announced the lineup of speakers for its […]

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5 d. ago New Study from Overfuel Exposes Powersports Industry’s Online Performance Gap

80% of Leading North American Powersports Dealership Websites Fail to Meet Google’s Basic Consumer Standards INDIANAPOLIS — Overfuel, a leading provider of performance-driven dealer website solutions for powersports, automotive, recreational vehicle (RV), and marine, has unveiled a groundbreaking study analyzing the digital readiness of North America’s top powersports sales and services businesses. The report highlights […]

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