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Former SNC Lavalin executive wants fraud and bribery case thrown out over delays
Stephane Roy’s lawyers argued in Quebec court Wednesday that Crown prosecutors haven’t done enough to limit delays as the case approaches the 60-month mark.
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Trudeau denies report his office pressured attorney general to help SNC Lavalin [UPDATED]
Construction giant allegedly paid millions of dollars in bribes to get government business in Libya.
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Two Canadian engineering giants are headed in starkly different directions
One is dialling back its expectations, the other growing by leaps and bounds.
Saudi Arabia showcases US$53B in deals at conference
The Kingdom wants to build new airports and sea ports, metro lines and railways.
Feds remove regulatory barriers to trade, hope provinces will follow suit
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the federal government is focusing on areas where it can act quickly to remove regulatory hurdles.
Walmart Canada spending $175M to improve stores across the country
Retail chain seeks to improve integration between its e-commerce business and physical locations.
New California bridge gets sensors to gather earthquake data
About 75 seismic sensors will measure forces imparted on the span.
BC’s new rules for provincial infrastructure projects challenged in court
Contractors association says rules not fair to non-unionized workers.
Ford to spend $740M on Detroit redevelopment plans
Land development arm to seek $250 million in tax incentives to help offset the cost.
Aecon receives approval to rejoin Gordie Howe bridge consortium
Follows federal review of a now blocked takeover by a Chinese state-owned company.
Alberta going to court, accused of breaking trade rules on $482M road contract
Involves a deal with Emcon Services to plow snow from and maintain 43% of Alberta’s highways.
Alberta and roadbuilders feud over $500M deal involving BC firm
Association says such a contract would violate interprovincial free trade rules and lead to court action.
Aecon joint venture wins Enbridge Line 3 replacement contract
Includes 92.2 km of pipeline in Brandon area and 96.5 km near Morden, Man.
Trans Mountain outlines construction plans for Alberta, BC
Work will include development of the Westridge Marine Terminal tunnel portal at Burnaby Mountain.
SNC Lavalin gets contract to design, deliver $1.9B chemical plant in Oman
Plant is expected to produce polyvinyl chloride, used to make rigid plastic pipes.
