Government
Goodyear paying $16M to settle bribery issue
Accused of persistent pay-offs in Kenya, Angola; tire maker neither admits nor denies the allegations.
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Saskatchewan is No. 2 globally for mining investment
And tops in Canada as most attractive jurisdiction. Ontario, BC slipping in rankings.
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CN, Unifor avert lockout of 4,800 railway workers
Labour Minister told two sides they had to negotiate a settlement.
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New rail safety standards inadequate: TSB
Transportation Safety Board cites latest train derailment in Ontario.
Bill allows McInnis Cement to bypass enviro-hearings
Quebec government hopes to neutralize legal challenges by project opponents.
Tax breaks for BC’s LNG industry: Harper
Relief will be available for capital assets acquired between now and 2025.
PC spyware targets foreign banks, governments
Russian report says programs have elements in common with Stuxnet worm.
China restricts New Year fireworks
Concerned they’ll contribute to already high levels of pollution.
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11.5% pay advantage for Ont. government workers
Fraser Institute study says they get higher wages, better benefits.
Michigan re-stresses blue-collar jobs
Retreats from plan to build new workforce.
BC budgets a surplus but no LNG revenue yet
No project has reached a final investment decision.
Is Canada stature in the world growing?
Baloney Meter tests the question against the facts.
Foreign firms plan fewer new China investments
Survey shows they feel targeted for investigations.
EDC provides $100M financing to Metalsa
Deal to help open doors for Canadian suppliers in Mexico.
Wynne’s fiscal imprudence is reckless
In a study measuring fiscal performance, the Ontario Premier placed eighth.
