Free trade or tariffs? How the Biden Administration will affect Canadian, global trade China the focus of U.S. policy, say Canadian accountants, economists
Jeff Buckstein, CPA, CGA is an Ottawa-based business journalist..
OTTAWA, Dec. 17, 2020 – Joe Biden’s triumph over incumbent Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election should go a long way towards restoring the traditional close alliance between Canada and the United States. But certain economic tensions will still persist, even after Biden is sworn into office on January 20, 2021, warn experts.
It is hard to predict whether Biden will continue Trump’s trend toward protectionism and deglobalization, or whether his policies will revert to free trade and globalization and, if the latter, the degree to which that might occur, says Stephen Williamson, a professor of economics at the University of Western Ontario in London.
Katherine J Wu, The New York times
Published: 16 Dec 2020 11:41 AM BdST
Updated: 16 Dec 2020 11:41 AM BdST A photo provided by Rittik Deb shows an Oecanthus henryi, a type of cricket, that uses leaves to amplify its calls to attract mates, a practice called “baffling.” The New York Times
For better or for worse, female tree crickets tend to prioritise two traits in their mates: loudness and size. The louder the boy cricket, the more likely a lady is to be wooed by his serenade. The larger he is when she finds him, the more time she will stay locked in a sexual tryst in some cases, up to an hour of rollicking, sperm-shuttling fun.
With the Electoral College officially affirming Joe Biden as the president-elect this week, it also officially confirmed President Donald Trump’s loss in his bid for a second term, unable to defy the political odds again as he did in 2016.
After over six weeks of legal challenges and unfounded allegations of “rigged” votes and wild electoral conspiracies, the Electoral College this week cast 306 votes for Biden and 232 for Trump. The US Congress is now set to certify these results on January 6, paving the way for Biden’s inauguration on January 20.
In the weeks after Election Day, as the presidency hung in the balance, Trump and his backers repeatedly criticized the election process, making baseless accusations of voter fraud. And even after the Electoral College affirmed Biden’s victory, Trump and his supporters continue to deny the reality of a President-elect Biden, with more lawsuits threatened and Trump still fanning the flames via his Twitter feed.
Slate Office REIT Appoints Lindsay Stiles to Chief Operating Officer
Slate Office REIT Appoints Lindsay Stiles to Chief Operating Officer Slate Office REIT (TSX: SOT.UN) (the “REIT”), an owner and operator of North American office real estate, announced today the appointment of Lindsay Stiles as the REITs Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2021. Lindsay has a track record of significant contributions at Slate Asset Management and has consistently delivered strong leasing results and property value creation, said Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive Officer of Slate Office REIT. We are confident that in this leadership role, Lindsay will continue to advance the REITs strategic objectives. I look forward to working with Lindsay in her role as Chief Operating Officer.