emergency
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Canada sees info ‘gaps’ about dangerous goods moving through North
Study to improve readiness when it comes to movement of goods from explosives and flammable liquids to infectious substances.
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Ottawa’s $102B rainy day fund kept for the improbable, like cyber attacks
Highly liquid assets will keep the government running for at least a month in the event of a severe crisis.
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Alberta declares state of emergency as fires threaten Fort McMurray
Wildfires torch 1,600 houses and buildings as 80,000 residents flee, some north to oil camps.
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Toyota says it will offer automatic braking by 2017
US voluntary deal with 20 car companies to make it standard offers 20-year time line.
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Be prepared for next financial crisis, warns C.D. Howe
Bank of Canada should establish new permanent liquidity pools to be instantly available.
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Most Canadians short of emergency funds
BMO study shows 56% have less than $10,000 set aside.
