Public Sector
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U.S. objects to French tax on tech firms at G 7 meeting
The rift risks feeding into broader disagreements, including on trade, after the U.S. imposed tariffs on some EU goods last year
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Companies to appear before panel today in public inquiry into B.C. gas prices
Oral hearings commence today as four oil and gas companies detail how factors like refinery closures affect prices at the pump
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U.S. firm fined $2.9M for fuel spill that soiled B.C. First Nation territory
The Transportation Safety Board ruled last May that a crew member missed a planned course change because he fell asleep while alone on watch
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Trudeau to push trade pact in EU leaders’ summit as France moves ahead on CETA
Ratification is a significant step in Canada’s broader goal of diversifying its export markets, said International Trade Minister Jim Carr
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CP Rail rakes in record second quarter revenue as traffic increases
Canada’s second-largest railroad operator reports six of its nine lines of business grew by double digits
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TSX down as oil prices fall on easing tensions with Iran; U.S. markets also lower
Seven of the 11 major sectors were down on the day, led by the energy sector
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Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over water quality
Indigenous Services Canada said a new $12-million water treatment plant was set to begin operations in the community next month
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$1.5B in frigate repair contracts split among yards in three provinces
The Davie shipyard in Quebec, Seaspan Victoria Shipyards in British Columbia, and Irving Shipyards in Nova Scotia have the frigate contracts in the bag
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Singh sees Quebec as ‘fertile ground’ for NDP as he hits province for tour
Singh’s summer tour comes as MPs and party members express quiet concern whether the party can indeed be competitive in the election
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EU probes Amazon over use of retailer info to gain edge
A preliminary probe has shown that “Amazon appears to use competitively sensitive information”
