News in a nutshell (Sept 7 – Sept 11)
Here are some articles we found interesting this week at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and thought you too would enjoy them.
Business
Homebuilding continues to recover, Globe and Mail
Chrysler adds right-hand drive minivan, Toronto Star
Skilled Workers
Working with your hands, Metro
Hiring skilled immigrants good for the economy: RBC’s Nixon, Globe and Mail
HST
It might just be a good thing, Kingstong Whig Standard
HST more likely an added cost than saving, but burden will be small, Vancouver Sun
Environment
Premiers win climate pledge, Toronto Star
France set to impose carbon tax, BBC News
Pandemic
H1N1 vaccine will arrive too late, scientists warn, Toronto Star
Economy
Housing starts surge beyond expectations, Globe and Mail
Trade
As Cheaper Chinese Tires Role In, Obama Faces an Early Trade Test, Washington Post
US Relations
Wait continues for U.S. ambassador to Canada, Ottawa Citizen
Mr. Doer goes to Washington, Globe and Mail














