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UN Special Rapporteur Issues Report Detailing Corporate Machinery that Profits Off Immiseration of Palestinians
CovertAction Magazine
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July 14, 2025
Francesca Albanese [Source: aljazeera.com] In early July, Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, issued a damning report detailing how large corporations...
Low-noise laser powers next-gen quantum technologies New Products | July 15, 2025 Ultra-low noise lasers deliver industry-leading frequency stability for scalable quantum computing and secure communications.
eeNews Europe
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July 15, 2025
The company’s Photonics Business Unit (BU), established earlier this year, combines its photonics team (formerly TeraXion) in Canada, with a portfolio of lasers and optical components, and the recently acquired EXALOS team in Switzerland, with a...
European markets drop after Trump’s latest tariff warning
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses journalists during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) HONG KONG, China – European markets mostly fell Monday while Asia was mixed as investors...
Canadian Securities Administrators Consults On Proposed Process Refinements And Oversight For A Dispute Resolution Service For Investor Complaints
Mondovisione
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has provided for comment more details on the proposed framework for an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority – anticipated to be the Ombudsman for Banking Services and...
These foods may look different as companies swap out additives targeted by MAHA
Washington Examiner
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July 15, 2025
A growing number of companies distributing food to millions of U.S. consumers have pledged to remove artificial dyes and other harmful chemicals from products as they accommodate the Trump administration’s agenda to “Make America Healthy...
Tesla Registrations Down 67 Percent in Canada in 2025
Auto 123
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July 15, 2025
Elon Musk's words and actions since the beginning of the year, notably those that came as part of the Trump administration, have had a well-publicized impact on Tesla sales around the world. But the impact might be greatest right here in Canada....
Bifacial Solar Market Size to Grow $37.6 Billion by 2029
AltEnergyMag
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July 15, 2025
In many markets around the world, bifacial solar panels are quickly reaching grid parity and thus remain a strong replacement for traditional energy companies. Parity is achieved because of enhanced technology and manufacturing efficiencies that...
Optic Air business soars further than owner imagined
The North West Iowa Review
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MAURICE—Northeast of Maurice, surrounded by fields, an aerial surveillance company hires and trains pilots to fly throughout the United States and into Canada. The company, Optic Air, owns 37 airplanes with roughly 40 pilots. Approximately 80...
Premier Tech Introduces Innovative Technical Training Programs to Address Labor Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry
Grainnet
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July 15, 2025
Rivière-du-Loup, Canada – July 15, 2025 – Premier Tech Systems and Automation, a global leader in packaging solutions, is tackling labor challenges in the manufacturing industry. With nearly 40% annual turnover in U.S. manufacturing plants (U.S....
Canada inflation jumps, likely torpedoes rate cut hopes
Mortgage Professional Australia
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July 15, 2025
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, remained elevated in June, hovering around the three-percent mark. June’s increase, while mild, means the central bank looks likely to hold its policy rate steady in its next decision...
Trump's new tariff threat hikes uncertainty for Canadian businesses
Financial Post
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“To be frank, the future of U.S. trade policy is as clear as mud,” said Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets. “That’s inevitable when White House decisions seem to be based on the whims, and mood, of one particular man, and when...
Holly Taylor Named Certified Public Finance Administrator
Valpo Life - Indiana
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July 15, 2025
Valparaiso Clerk-Treasurer Holly Taylor has earned the designation of Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) by the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada in recognition of her commitment to excellence in public...
Cross-Canada cruise aims to break records, promote new rideshare app
Global News
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July 15, 2025
By Kat Ludwig Global News Posted July 15, 2025 7:06 pm 1 min read Many people use Uber or Lyft on a regular basis, but now two men from Toronto are offering a Canadian alternative. HOVR is a first-of-its-kind Canadian-based rideshare app that...
Starbucks Orders Corporate Staff Back to Office Four Days a Week
The European Business Review
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July 15, 2025
Starbucks will require corporate employees in the U.S. and Canada to return to the office four days a week starting in October, offering a payout to those who choose to leave instead. The updated mandate, which expands the current three-day...
Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon partners with Tata CLiQ for India debut in 2026
CNBC-TV18
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July 15, 2025
Canadian athletic apparel giant, Lululemon Athletica, is set to officially enter the Indian market in the second half of 2026 through a strategic collaboration with Tata CLiQ, the companies announced on Tuesday (July 15). As part of the...
Canada’s Pacific Coast hit hard by trawling, with limited transparency: Report
Mongabay
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July 14, 2025
Trawling vessels pursuing fish are damaging marine ecosystems in Canada’s West Coast waters and could be operating illegally in some cases, and yet they work with insufficient transparency, a new NGO report says. Nine large trawlers have together...
Financing for Whom? Trials & Tribulations from the Fourth Financing for Development in Seville
Inter Press Service
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July 15, 2025
Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Global, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion NEW YORK, Jul 15 2025 (IPS) - The Fourth International Conference on Financing for...
Politique, pouvoir et réglementation : Changements clés touchant le droit de la concurrence et de l’investissement au Canada
JD Supra - California
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July 15, 2025
À mesure que le gouvernement du Canada durcit son régime en matière de concurrence et réoriente son approche relative aux investissements étrangers, les conseillers juridiques en entreprise doivent composer avec un cadre réglementaire qui évolue...
Doug Ford is making it easier for bottling companies to exploit Ontario groundwater
Rabble.ca
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July 15, 2025
White Wolf Property Management purportedly purchased two wells from Primo Brands located in Aberfoyle and Hillsburgh, ON. White Wolf currently owns Ice River and Aquaterra water companies based in Nova Scotia. Water Watchers was waiting for Ice...
Canada Eyes Fighter Drone Fleet to Support F-35 Jets
The Defense Post
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July 15, 2025
The Canadian Department of Defence is planning to acquire a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to complement the armed forces’ incoming F-35 combat aircraft. Ottawa is now laying the groundwork to adopt systems in line with the...