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Group wants new agency to oversee oil and gas industry in BC
Report accuses BC’s Oil and Gas Commission of serving the interests of the industry.
NAFTA’s Chapter 11 too costly for Canada at $314M: CCPA
Target of more claims than Mexico and US, won nine, lost eight
BC LNG industry will increase fracking caused earthquakes
Expert suggests drilling activity in BC will increase five-fold by 2020 – up to 2,100 wells per year.
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The legal costs of climate change
Energy companies could be on the hook for billions in damages.
Amid labour controversies, corporate Canada urged to open coffers
Canadian companies are using more temporary foreign workers and unpaid interns despite sitting on historically high cash reserves.
CETA to increase drug costs by up to $1.65B
Analysts says delaying the arrival of cheaper generic drugs will add up to 13%.
Fossil fuel divestment necessary to avoid “carbon bubble”: study
Up to 80% of fossil fuel reserves are “unburnable carbon” that can’t be safely combusted without catastrophic climate change.
Norway offers lessons to Canada in how to manage oil riches
CCPA report suggests a more hands-on approach from governments is required to develop Alberta’s oil resources.
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Super-rich Canuck CEOs get richer
The richest of the rich have gained more ground in Canada, and are now making 189 times the average Canadian wage, according to a new report.
