China National Offshore Oil Company
Volume of Canadian M&A at lowest level since 2009: report
Third quarter of 2012 saw 599 announced Canadian M&A transactions worth $58.6-billion
Paradis extends review of proposed Chinese takeover of Nexen
Initial 45-day review period was set to end Oct. 12; extended by 30 days
NDP says public opinion ‘crystallizing’ against Nexen deal
Opinion poll show 69 per cent Canadians oppose takeover.
NDP wants net benefit of Nexen deal made public
Asks government to disclose criteria it is using to evaluate CNOOC takeover bid.
CNOOC Nexen takeover bid now under review by industry minister
Industry Minister says process will initially take up to 45 days.
Industry minister warns against prejudging outcome of US$15B Nexen bid
Paradis will review CNOOC Ltd.’s application before deciding whether or not to approve the transaction.
China oilsands deal and B.C. pipelines stand buffet Harper’s resource strategy
These major developments put Harper’s economic strategy put to the test.
