Regulation
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Fighting suit, Exxon says it is accounting for climate rules
The state has accused Exxon Mobil Corp. of misleading investors about its financial health as governments impose stricter regulations to combat global warming
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Trudeau must keep promise to support the West, Kenney and Moe say
The federal Liberals did not retain a single seat in Saskatchewan or Alberta in Monday’s election
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Facebook says Libra won’t launch without U.S. approval
Facebook’s Zuckerberg is trying to defend Libra and alleviate concerns that the digital currency could sidestep regulators
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New Brunswick premier reassessing position on carbon tax after election results
A vocal opponent of the tax in the past, Blaine Higgs says his province may have to come up with its own carbon tax on consumers
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Exxon trial probes how oil giant accounts for climate change
The lawsuit claims the Texas energy giant kept two sets of books, one accounting for climate change regulations and the other underestimating the costs
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Alberta truck convoy plans counter protest to climate rally with Greta Thunberg
“We don’t need anymore celebrities coming here to tell us how to run our business,” said the counter-protest organizer
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Alberta legislation would unplug NDP plan to change electricity power market
The province will stay with the current energy-only system, where producers are paid for the spot price of electricity, rather than go with the capacity system that was set to take effect in 2021
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U.S. feds: Retailer broke law by selling rifle in Texas attack
The AR-15-style rifle, bought in Texas, shouldn’t have been sold to the shooter because it was illegal in Colorado, his state of residence
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‘The more you test, the more you find’: Recalls a sign of success, experts say
Experts say a recent rise in major recalls is not a sign of food supply problems, but the result of a more active investigative body and better testing tools
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Employers still face cannabis-related challenges, a year after legalization
Canadian Federation of Independent Business feels the pulse a year after legalization, and offers resources that will help SMEs understand and cope
