The Canadian federal government together with two of the largest provinces are working towards a common securities regulator.
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Canadian government to review national security issues for BlackBerry bids
The Canadian government, under the Investment Canada Act, has the right to review bids for Canadian flagship industries such as BlackBerry for national security issues.
EU and Canada agrees to multi-billion trade pact
The European Union and Canada had agreed on a trade pact worth billions of dollar last Friday that would integrate two of the world's largest economies.
Bank of Canada governor showed disappointment as to economic performance
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz expressed disappointment as to the country's economic performance despite signs of regained momentum.
Canada blocks acquisition of fiber optic network by Sawiris controlled corporation
Citing the national security provisions of the Investment Canada Act, the purchase of Accelero of the fiber optic network owned by MTS Allstream was blocked by the Canadian government.
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Sunshine Oilsands Ltd announced the grant of the approval from the Alberta Energy Regulator. Sunshine Oilsands Ltd recently announced the receipt pf the final Alberta Energy Regulator approval and received Commercial Scheme Number 12010 for the Thickwood Project.
The Unifor union and GM Co. was able to meet and agree on the new collective bargain agreement. A tentative settlement on a new collective agreement between General Motors Co and Canda's Unifor union was reached to cover employee benefits for GM's CAMI assembly plant located in Ontario, Canada.
Shoppers Drug Mart's shareholders had cast an overwhelming vote in favor of Loblaw Co's buyout bid.
BlackBerry Ltd. was scheduled to meet with Canadian lawmakers to discuss the Investment Canada Act as investor concerns increased that a domestic buyout of the struggling company would no longer be possible.
The Canadian government announced last Tuesday that it would sell 30 million General Motors common shares.
Industry Minister James Moore stated the Canadian government has been carefully watching BlackBerry as the smartphone maker weighs its options.
BHP Billiton slow to build into expanded operations in the potash industry through delaying production at the giant deposit until at least 2020.
Venture capital tycoon Prem Watsa quit from BlackBerry board and was expected to outline BlackBerry's stock market exit.
Persistence Capital Partners (PCP) saw its exclusive investments in the Canadian healthcare sector pay off.
