Monday, April 30, 2012
Canadian political news for Monday, April 30, 2012
Federal Politics
New Canadian legislation on cluster bombs weak and 'an insult': critics
Mulcair vows to fight Harper government secrecy
Tory stumbles and NDP strength spell trouble for Liberals
A year in, Harper’s lost more ground in majority than two minorities
Prince Charles, Camilla to visit Toronto, Regina and New Brunswick
Canadian banks received 'secret' bailout: Think-tank
Banks got $114B from governments during recession
No secret fed bank bailout: Flaherty official
Canadian linked to 'Kadhafi plot' held in Switzerland
Opposition wants Commons speaker given new powers to keep unruly MPs in line
Hearing on Toronto voters list irregularities continues
Baird orders stop to federal art selloff
Mulcair vows to fight for transparency
Tories blasted over $1-million ‘bread and circuses’ royal tour
Canadian Governor General on official visit to Barbados
British Columbia Politics
B.C.'s Christy Clark: Nowhere to go but up
Two top bureaucrats resign from B.C.'s Liberal party
Alberta Politics
Alberta regaining economic strength
Saskatchewan Politics
Two years on, government says it's Leaner
Ontario Politics
NDP say McGuinty gave Tory Witmer WSIB job in hopes of getting a majority
Hydro rate increase kicking in
Nova Scotia Politics
Nova Scotia government starts moving civil servants to locations outside Halifax
Prince Edward Island Politics
Liberal backbencher raises concerns over dialysis amalgamation
Local Politics
Fredericton: Uncontested candidates urge voters to cast ballots
Saint John: Saint John seeks to protect forest, watershed
TSX, Stocks, Dividends
Canadian Derivatives
Canadian Market Summary
Stock Market Report: Closing Summary
Indices & Constituents
New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current
Enerplus Announces Cash Dividend for May 2012
TSX heads lower amid slowing Canadian economy
Maple Group extends bid for TMX Group
TSX hits highest level in nearly a month
Top shareholder says confident in SNC-Lavalin
Canadian Economy
Carney’s debt warnings at odds with monetary policy
Canada GDP drop cools talk of rate hikes
Europe must balance stimulus, debt: Bank of Canada
Bank reforms are half-way done, FSB's Carney says
Canadian economy shrinks slightly in February
Florida's new Cuba trade law frustrating Canada, Brazil
Parks Canada hit by latest federal job cuts
Commodities
Oil hovers below $105 as US, China growth slows
Gold holds above $1,660/oz on monetary easing talk
Oil steady above $119 on stimulus hopes
REFILE-Oil pricing agencies propose self-regulatory code
Oil falls near $104 on European economic concern
Iraq, Saudi oil helps cover Iran drop, boosts OPEC output
Copper shaken from 1-month high as dollar rises
Guest Commentary: Gold & Silver Weekly Outlook for April 30 - May 4
Canadian Dollar "Loonie"
Exchange rate, Canadian dollar (CAD)
Latest (30 April 2012): EUR 1 = CAD 1.2985
Dollar falls as economy falters in February
Daily noon exchange rates (five-day)
USDCAD Slammed By Growth Fears, JPY Resilient Despite BoJ Easing
What to Do with the USDCAD at 2012 Lows
Canada Dollar Falls as Economy Decline Trims Rate View
Daily closing rates, past five days
USDCAD Resistance Clustered between 9900-9925
Canadian Companies/Industry News
Stoneshield Plots Twelve New Drill Holes, Stakes Further Ground at Goldtooth
Coalspur acquires additional strategic coal leases in Hinton region
Greater China Capital Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire an Option to Earn a 50% Interest in the Hebecourt Project from Northern Skye Resources Ltd.
General Financial Group Ltd. acquires shares of Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc.
Enerplus Announces Cash Dividend for May 2012
Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. Signs Socio-Economic Participation Agreement with Five Kaska First Nations
Discovery Air Inc. (TSX: DA.A) announces its results for the year ended January 31, 2012
Churchill Announces Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast for First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Permit decision suspends El Morro construction
Goldcorp says court suspends Chile project green nod
Chrysler's Windsor plant suspends production as parts supplier strikes
Acadian Lines union hopeful of ending dispute
BRIEF-Wesdome Gold Mines debentures offering of up to C$7 mln
BRIEF-Timminco to further extend CCAA stay period
Gibson Energy to release first quarter 2012 results and hold Annual General Meeting
IGY Immune Technology & Life Sciences Purchases Manufacturing Facility to Produce Purified Immunoglobulin Y (IgY)
Pacific Rubiales announces farm-in on PPL237 License and Triceratops structure, onshore Papua New Guinea
Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. Signs Socio-Economic Participation Agreement with Five Kaska First Nations
Goldcorp stops work at Chile mine
First Nickel resumes operations at Ontario mine
Firm quarter, murky outlook seen for Canada lifecos
Natural gas supplier accused of forging B.C. contracts
Telemarketers to foot bill for 'do not call' enforcement
OC Transpo cuts 5 senior managers
Via Rail to delay speed increase to 160km/h
Legal News
Conrad Black's return to Canada in the hands of immigration department
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Canadian political news for Sunday, April 29, 2012
Federal Politics
Kevin Page talks about two ‘different books’ on F-35 purchase
Canada closes visa section in Tehran embassy
Low Liberal support due to Mulcair honeymoon, Rae says
Dalai Lama thanks Harper for visit
Canada GG due today
Harper Conservatives win journalist’s award for most secretive government
Liberals across Canada are being hoist with their own petard
Tories accused of bungling another military purchase
Tamils in limbo after Canadian crackdown on human smugglers in Thailand
Canada Condemns Latest Church Attacks in Nigeria
Alberta Politics
Danielle Smith didn't see what was coming on eve of election
Quebec Politics
Penashue not worried about Quebec Innu court bid
Young Quebec NDP MPs forced to sit on their hands
Powerful student group shoots down Charest's revised offer on tuition fees
Newfoundland and Labrador Politics
Watchdog will be more active, open: Tory vice-chair
Yukon Politics
Yukon NDP hold annual convention
Local Politics
Toronto: City surplus expected to double
Canadian Economy
Public sector workers brace for 3rd wave of notices
Bank reforms are half-way done, FSB's Carney says
Canada right to deny IMF: Kent
Real Estate Market
Home prices in Canada fall
Canadian Companies/Industry News
Ex-SNC-Lavalin exec arrested in Switzerland
Legal News
Conrad Black slated for release from prison this week
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Canadian political news for Saturday, April 28, 2012
Federal Politics
Foreign affairs minister John Baird slams 'terror attacks' in Ukraine
Banking expert suspects Fantino bank documents are forgeries
Cuts force Environment Canada to trim monitoring of emissions, water
Canada, Brazil forge educational deal
NDP soft on Genghis Khan? Twitterverse mocks Harper's Hitler gaffe
Twitter satirists gleefully seize on Harper's ham-handed Hitler reference
Coyne: Stifling debate on abortion won't make it go away
Den Tandt: One year into majority government, Harper's Conservatives seem to have misplaced their hidden agenda
Senate looks to youth for insights into cyberbullying
Hawkish Baird urged Libyan rebels to keep up fight
NDP asks Elections Canada to investigate Conservative donor
Dalai Lama meeting supporters in Ottawa
Resource development a rocky road for feds
Etobicoke Centre voting irregularities under scrutiny
Foreign Affairs prepares to cut, diplomatically
RCMP to 'modernize' its health-care coverage
Opposition MPs demand separate environment bill
Canadian program funds training for Somalis
Untrustworthy Tories, socialist NDP, bumbling Grits: Poll puts a pox on all
Harper unbound: An analysis of his first year as majority PM
British Columbia Politics
B.C. Supreme Court gives Health Canada time to rewrite dried pot rules
B.C.’s Christy Clark, the political chameleon
Alberta Politics
Late Switch Propelled Progressive Conservatives to Win in Alberta
Three days from Alberta vote, cracks in Wildrose were showing
Alberta trade envoy cleared of conflict allegation
Ontario Politics
PC Elizabeth Witmer quits, altering Ont. legislature's balance of power
Liberals get chance for majority as byelection triggered
Province promises jobs for graduating midwives
Quebec Politics
Quebec dismisses scientists' concerns over plan to protect half of northern territory
Quebec offers to stretch tuition hike over 7 years
Prince Edward Island Politics
Family Ties program cuts highlighted in legislature
Local Politics
Winnipeg: New coins causing headaches at Winnipeg meters
Ottawa: City nets extra $1.4M in parking revenue
Toronto mayor says reducing speed limit is 'nuts, nuts, nuts, nuts'
TSX, Stocks, Dividends
Canadian Derivatives
Canadian Market Summary
Stock Market Report: Closing Summary
Indices & Constituents
New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current
TSX rises for second straight week after series of losses
No deal in sight as Maple deadline for TMX nears
Canadian Economy
Conservatives hit the road to sell EU deal
Canada to offer more insight on blocked deals
Flaherty takes another swipe at Ontario’s fiscal outlook
Canadian Dollar "Loonie"
Why is the Canadian Dollar So Strong?
Loonie hits $1.02 US
Canadian Companies/Industry News
Goldman shutters Canadian "dark pool" trading ops
TransCanada looks at possible eastbound pipeline to ship crude
Foreign wage rates irk Manitoba unions
NewPage buyer reaches N.S. Power deal
Friday, April 27, 2012
Canadian political news for Friday, April 27, 2012
Federal Politics
Dalai Lama, Prime Minister Stephen Harper to hold 'courtesy meeting'
Feds deny lobbyists influenced weakening of fisheries protections
The budget implementation bill: What happens next?
Conservatives, NDP statistically tied in new poll
Harper’s brand hits ‘new low’ amid robo-call, F-35 scandals: poll
Friday's evidence in the Wrzesnewskyj election challenge
CSIS watchdog to be cut in budget
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz defends travel expenses
British Columbia Politics
Tax marijuana, says B.C. mayors' coalition
Alberta Politics
Wildrose candidate says advance polls had irregularities
Paul Hinman says he wasn't paid for 'do-nothing' committee
Elections Alberta apologizes for lost poll book
Manitoba Politics
Manitoba immigration email did not break rules: Speaker
Ontario Politics
Unfair to subsidize GO Trains but sell off Ontario Northland, NDP says
New Brunswick Politics
10 municipal races with the most candidates
Local Politics
TTC buses must run on time, councillor says
TSX, Stocks, Dividends
Canadian Derivatives
Canadian Market Summary
Stock Market Report: Closing Summary
Indices & Constituents
New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current
TSX opens higher as miners climb
CANADA STOCKS-TSX wavers as U.S. data, Europe fears weigh
Capital Power declares quarterly dividend
Capital Power declares quarterly dividend on its cumulative rate reset preference shares (series 1)
IIROC Trading Halt – WSR
IIROC Trade Resumption – ERD (all issues)
Sofame Converts $ 740,337 of Current Liabilities to Common Shares
Hawk Announces Granting of Incentive Stock Options
Callinan Announces Restricted Share Unit Allocation
ArPetrol Ltd. Announces Option Grant
Canadian Economy
Canadian pension plans start 2012 on right foot
Western provinces led growth in 2011
Canada's 11-month budget deficit C$14.5 bln
Bank of Canada urges wise use of foreign capital
The Board of Trade expects the adoption of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union to have a positive economic impact for the metropolitan region
Rutter Inc. hosts Government of Canada event highlighting the benefits of a trade agreement with the European Union
Gross domestic product by industry: Provinces and territories, 2011 (preliminary data)
Commodities
Gold climbs above $1,660 per oz after data
Brent, U.S. crude slip more after U.S. GDP data
Oil prices dragged lower by Spain pain
Canadian Dollar "Loonie"
Canadian dollar recovers as US dollar slides after GDP data
Canadian dollar pares gains on soft U.S. GDP data
Latest (27 April 2012): EUR 1 = CAD 1.2996
Real Estate Market
Canada March home prices up 5.1 pct yr-on-yr- CREA
Canadian Companies/Industry News
Iamgold to buy Trelawney Mining for C$585 million
Imax misses profit estimates by a cent
Nova Scotia to unlock cellphone contracts
Atco, Canadian Utilities post higher profits
Sono Enters Into Share Exchange Agreement To Acquire Alaska Metals Corp.
Canadian Pacific comments on TCRC membership vote
Infinova (Canada) Ltd. acquires all of the outstanding shares of March Networks Corporation
Algoma Central Corporation - Operating Results
Newmont Announces First Quarter Net Income from Continuing Operations Up 9% to $1.13 per Share
Plazacorp Retail Properties ltd. announces date of first quarter 2012 financial results conference call
First Quarter revenues increase 38% at Canam Group while net loss is reduced to $1.3M
March Networks Announces Closing of Arrangement with Infinova (Canada) Ltd.
Tim Hortons Inc. Announces Timing of First Quarter 2012 Results
Search Minerals Phase III Drilling Extends Mineralization to 450m at the Foxtrot REE-Zr-Y-Nb Project
Diversinet Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Redline Communications First Quarter Earnings Call Notice
Intermap Technologies 2012 First Quarter Conference Call Notice
CP Board Demands Retraction of Pershing Square’s False Accusations
Franco-Nevada Provides Notice of Upcoming First Quarter 2012 Results, Analyst & Investor Day and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Update Regarding Strategic Process
Shona Energy Company, Inc. Announces 2011 Year End Results
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers conducts largest Canadian auction in its history
RBC Dexia Survey: Foreign Equities Drive Canadian Pension Funds to Best Quarter since 2010
Aecon Contracted by Northland Power to Build Six Ontario Solar Projects
Allnorth continues its rapid expansion across Canada with the opening of an office in Victoria, BC
Run of River Power Reports Results For 2011
Terrex Energy Inc. Announces Management Changes
Computer and peripherals price indexes, March 2012
Commercial Software Price Index, March 2012
Couriers and Messengers Services Price Index, March 2012
Legal News
FTC Files a Notice of Appeal against a Recent Ruling in Favour of Garden of Life
Leave Granted to Commence Action Against Imax Corporation and some of its Officers and Directors
IN THE MATTER OF Vinh-Phat Nguyen-Qui - Discipline Hearing
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Canadian political news for Thursday, April 26, 2012
Federal Politics
MPs set to debate definition of a human in House of Commons
How the abortion debate has reared its head in Parliament
Should Canada reopen the debate on when human life begins?
Anti-abortion activists laud Tory MP’s bid to revisit rights-of-unborn law
MPs denounce motion to study when life begins
Auditor general set to defend F-35 findings
F-35 costs had 'significant things missing'
Elections Canada targeted voters by race: docs
PM's mail room may have shredded historical documents
Ethics watchdog clears Lisa Raitt over Air Canada seat upgrade
Feds to speed up food regulatory process
Government of Canada Expanding Agriculture Trade with Morocco and the Middle East
Bev Oda pays up for controversial car rental
Budget bill contains environment policy overhaul
Thursday's arguments in the Wrzesnewskyj election case
CSIS inspector general's office being scrapped
Health reform? Ottawa must provide clarity
Budget kills climate accountability legislation, weakens oversight
Fantino calls in Mounties to probe 'mudslinging' over offshore accounts
Limo bill repaid, but opposition still wants Oda's head
Canada Strongly Condemns Recent Attacks in Nigeria
British Columbia Politics
Two new hospitals planned for Vancouver Island
B.C. gov't defends $30M mines payout
Pot policy no place for partisan politics, B.C. mayors tell province’s leaders
B.C. mayors support campaign to regulate and tax pot
Alberta Politics
Wildrose, Tory donations shifted during election
Danyluk, Kowalski reflect on future of PC party
Redford's vow to end poverty portends major shift in social services
Albertans guided by strategic voting, last-minute decisions, poll says
Saskatchewan Politics
No money for Saskatoon bridge, province says
Election suspended, Métis Nation says
Tentative agreement for Sask. nurses
Manitoba Politics
Selinger sells budget with State of the Province address
Auto repair rules will protect Manitobans, says premier
Manitoba government accused of using Opposition passes to stack public gallery
Ontario Politics
Teen tanning-bed ban proposed under Ontario MPP's bill
Bentley says merged power agencies will get 'real name'
Moody's downgrade threatens Ontario's fiscal plan
MPP protests Ontario Northland Railway privatization
Quebec Politics
Nunavik MNA dumps on southern Quebec mayor’s support for Plan Nord
New Brunswick Politics
Printing businesses booming during municipal election
N.B. gov't creates office to find cuts in health spending
New health agency will help cut costs, says Dubé
Nova Scotia Politics
Nova Scotia premier says he won’t reveal cost of deal with health workers
Newfoundland and Labrador Politics
Minister hopes education will curb illegal dumping
Long-dormant legislative watchdog meets
Yukon Politics
Yukon NDP wants homeowner protection laws
Nunavut Politics
Nunavut MLAs review report on contracting problems
Local Politics
Markham: Markham council to vote on 20,000-seat sports area
Huntsville: Huntsville mayor at the centre of a property dispute
Saint John: Saint John candidates to court voters
Toronto: Councillor rallies support for double-edged subway relief plan
Winnipeg: City motions beg for infrastructure cash
TSX, Stocks, Dividends
Canadian Derivatives
Canadian Market Summary
Stock Market Report: Closing Summary
Indices & Constituents
New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current
Canadian stocks weighed by materials, mining
Goldcorp shares hit year low as profit disappoints
Canadian Economy
Ontario to lead 'outstanding' export growth: EDC
Canadians' average weekly earnings were $886.45 in February, StatsCan says
Wage hikes fail to keep pace with inflation
Canadian bank sees higher growth for farm sector
Visa feud clouds Harper’s free-trade dream with Europe
Dairy sector protection key holdup for Canada-Europe trade deal: EU official
Budget wachdog accused of being too pessimistic
Commodities
Oil rises above $104 as US boosts economy outlook
Oil prices rise on Fed's brighter US outlook
Oil steady above $119; Fed comments support
Drilling forecast predicts more wells in 2012
Gas prices take 6-cent plunge
Gold has resistance around USD 1651: India Forex
Oil spread sends commodity price index to fourth straight decline
Salmon virus outbreak at Nova Scotia fish farm has spread, minister says
Low Canada crude prices boost refiners' profits
Atlantic salmon numbers rebound, report says
Canadian Dollar "Loonie"
Latest (26 April 2012): EUR 1 = CAD 1.2968
CANADA FX-C$ erases gains after soft U.S. data
JPY Rally At Risk On BoJ Policy- CAD Breakout Lacks Conviction
Lighter toonies and loonies create $40M headache
Canadian Dollar Steady As Market Shrugs Off US Data
Real Estate Market
Canada says will act on housing market if needed
Canada bank regulator to add housing agency duties
Flaherty moves to toughen CMHC oversight
Landlords seeing red over North Bay bylaw change
Flaherty cites Toronto condos as need for CMHC oversight
Vancouver ‘vulnerable’ to housing bust, RBC warns
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs
Canadian Credit Card Trust 2012-1 sells C$330 mln notes
Credit/Stock Rating
S&P downgrades Ontario outlook as deficit drops
Moody's downgrades Ontario rating to Aa2
Canadian Companies/Industry News
Precision Drilling profit rises; cuts FY capex
NB Power 'recklessly' pushed Lepreau's refurbishment
Potash Corp. earnings plunge more than expected
Canada's two largest dailies to share delivery, save money
Shoppers Drug Mart profit edges higher
PotashCorp cuts forecast amid 'cautious' buyers
Sales of gas guzzlers rise despite high pump prices
Vale's revenue drops 44%
McDonald's announces changes to Happy Meals
Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The CRTC renews the licences of the majority of French-language private television services
TransGlobe Apartment REIT in $1B privatization deal
Legal News
Ex-brokerage chief to serve 30 months in BOM case
Tobacco companies launch legal battle over health warning regulations
Supreme Court dismisses complaint against Wind Mobile
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Canadian political news for Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Federal Politics
Bev Oda apologizes for London hotel stay, $16 orange juice
Budget Officer to prepare new F-35 estimate: letter
MPs studying F-35s agree to hear from auditor general
F-35 training budget underestimated, air force fears
Squabbling dominates opening of F-35 hearings
Aerospace industry worries as Tories backtrack on F-35 purchase
Canada and U.S. officials in talks to keep Canadian special forces in Afghanistan after 2014
Minister acknowledges Fisheries Act review may reduce red tape for Enbridge
Fisheries Act changes lift restrictions on some waterways
Ritz has biggest tab for trips and hospitality
Ecologists warn against federal changes to Fisheries Act
Common-sense will prevail in managing threats to fisheries: Ritz
Tories to overhaul Fisheries Act
Canada Suspends Sanctions Against Burma, Helps the Country Build a Brighter Future
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Alberta Election Results
Vikileaks author Adam Carroll has no regrets for launching Twitter war against Vic Toews
Vikileaks creator fights back in face of Tory MP questions
Vikileaks creator says Rae asked him to step down
Fraudulent election calls 'widespread' in 7 ridings, poll suggests
A Study of the Incidence and Effects of Misleading Calls in the 41st National Election - April 24, 2012
Independent Bruce Hyer will be 'extraordinarily lonely'
HMCS Preserver crash leaves $500K repair bill
Budget cuts to Canadian Space Agency prompt concern
Quebec has replaced Alberta at the margins
Abortion motion to be debated in Canadian Parliament
Scathing auditor’s verdict on jets has watchdog rechecking F-35 math
Refugee health benefits scaled back by Tories
British Columbia Politics
B.C. to cut generic drugs' price another 10 per cent
Taking a lesson from Alberta, Clark edges back to the centre
NDP accuses Liberals of paying off uranium company
Alberta Politics
Bell: Alison's World
Liberal support collapsed
Rural message sent with McAllister win
Tory tide that swept Alberta was no surprise, says Redford
Smith reflects on Wildrose flop
Premier pleased with voter turnout
Politicos, pollsters ponder why Alberta election predictions went awry
Smith says Wildrose must do some soul searching
Alison Redford says Tories appealed to 'diverse' Albertans
Lamphier: Redford will have trouble financing those campaign promises
Chastened Wildrose must revisit controversial policies, Alberta's Smith says
Polls missed Wildrose fade in closing days of Alberta election
A look at what public opinion polls showed prior to Alberta vote
Premier Alison Redford plans spring sitting
Wildrose may reconsider some policies, Smith says
57% of Alberta voters cast ballot
Alberta election saw 'fear' win over 'anger'
Albertans will pay $14.8M to retired or defeated MLAs
Redford shifts focus to 'growing Alberta and Canada'
Why was the Wildrose shut out of Edmonton?
Saskatchewan Politics
Sask. Premier Brad Wall congratulates Alison Redford on win in Alberta
Manitoba Politics
Province expected to announce bill aimed at increasing consumer protection at auto-repair shops
Ontario Politics
Will the 'tax the rich' plan scare them away?
McGuinty says NDP deal makes budget 'stronger'
Government talks stall with Ontario doctors
With budget passed, McGuinty looks to labour challenges
Ontario budget passes without votes from NDP
McGuinty plays hardball with doctors
Attawapiskat 'traumatized' by fed decision
Horwath shouldn't push her luck on budget
McGuinty underestimates Ontario's high-income earners
Ontario trims deficit, sees surplus by 2017-18
Harper government appeals Ontario prostitution ruling
Quebec Politics
Most Quebecers disagree with key Tory environmental policies: poll
A Quebec election around the corner?
Nova Scotia Politics
N.S. health minister won't intervene in potential strike
Prince Edward Island Politics
Fire Vessey, Greenan, over HST, Crane demands
Future of health care in P.E.I. to be spelled out Wednesday
Health minister announces P.E.I. healthcare changes
Newfoundland and Labrador Politics
10-year plan aims to rein in government spending
'Austerity' budget contains few cuts, steady spending
Any wage hikes will be absorbed by departments: Marshall
Local Politics
Edmonton: Edmonton studies overnight bus service
Toronto: 4 light rail lines expected to be running by 2020
Toronto: It was alive, it was dead and now Metrolinx is back to life, maybe
Toronto: City councillor brainstorming session to include road tolls
Toronto: Metrolinx recommends Sheppard LRT building start in 2014
Toronto: Big boost planned for city bike trails
Richmond Hill: Alcohol off the table as Richmond Hill council votes on expenses policy
TSX, Stocks, Dividends
Canadian Derivatives
Canadian Market Summary
Stock Market Report: Closing Summary
Indices & Constituents
New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current
Apple, Fed talk fuel TSX rally
Canadian Economy
Provinces drowning in deficits, debt
Retail sales, confidence survey belie BoC optimism about growth
Federal government partly to blame for higher retail costs: Retail Council
Mark Carney notes household debt levelling
Canada structural budget gap seen gone in 2013-14
Cuts will tame deficit but hurt economy, watchdog warns
Commodities
Oil rises to near $104 in Asia after surprise US crude supply drop
Nunavut’s Baffinland, Yupik Inuit leader discuss Arctic mining at Montreal conference
Crude Oil Aiming Higher, Gold Vulnerable on Fed Meeting Outcome
U.S. mad cow case won't affect trade with Canada
World oil prices hit records
Brent, U.S. crude turn lower on EIA data, trade choppy
Summary Box: Gold falls after Fed stays the course
Canadian spot gas edges lower on supply, weather
Canadian Dollar "Loonie"
Canadian dollar up on U.S. earnings, better Europe mood
Latest (25 April 2012): EUR 1 = CAD 1.3016
Timing a EURCAD Short with the EURAUD
Real Estate Market
Canada home price index down in Feb from Jan
Teranet index shows Canadian home prices cooling
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs
Bank of Canada C$2.8 bln T-bill yields avg 1.070 pct
Credit/Stock Rating
S&P drops Ontario outlook from stable to negative
Canadian Companies/Industry News
Nexen 1st-quarter profit hit by lower production
Kvaerner gets Canadian contract worth up to $150 million
Rogers profit drops 16 percent as cable, wireless slip
Alberta to push on Keystone pipeline, bigger markets
First Uranium gets unsolicited offer for SAfrica mine
SNC executive’s sister hired to design Libyan prison
Sears Canada sells Cantrex
Sea Dragon strikes oil at Egypt well
As Libya crumbled, former SNC executive cashed in options
Canadian energy companies hit by weak prices
Legal News
ORNGE execs’ girlfriend, daughter did $6.7-million report using Google
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Canadian political news for Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Federal Politics
Liberal, NDP supporters targeted for vote-suppression calls: pollster
Non-Tory voters targeted in robo-call scandal, pollster finds
Feds didn't know about Attawapiskat housing crisis until state of emergency, documents suggest
CSIS wants better controls on terror suspects leaving country
RCMP not convinced Canadian was kidnapped by Taliban
Vic Toews’ Twitter attacker faces MPs today
Expand RCMP sexual harassment hearings, Liberals urge
Paradis under investigation by ethics watchdog
RCAF wonders if F-35 training budget is enough
Bruce Hyer leaves NDP caucus to sit as Independent
The NDP must show Canadians a new way
British Columbia Politics
Puppy mill bill introduced in B.C. legislature
Alberta Politics
Alberta Tory dynasty rolls on
Alberta continues its long tradition of voter apathy
Sweeping victory for Alberta Tories
Wildrose boss Smith upbeat despite election result
Alberta keeps PC majority
Alberta booze law gets boost with PC victory
Albertans have spoken loud and clear
Election outcome may birth national energy strategy
Braid: Alison Redford engineers an amazing turnaround
Redford comeback extends Alberta’s Tory political dynasty
Alberta Election 2012: Winners and losers
Alberta Election 2012: Liberals manage to hold on to just four ridings
Wildrose wins in Calgary Shaw cliffhanger
Re-elected Swann says Grits will be ‘feisty’
Conservative Doug Black takes the lead in tight Senate candidate race
Wildrose’s Hinman concedes defeat to PC challenger in Calgary-Glenmore
‘Very close’ race in Calgary-Fish Creek riding
Lethbridge voters support Liberal Pastoor’s jump to PCs
PC incumbent Len Webber wins third term in Calgary-Foothills
Calgary East MLA Amery tops tough race in Calgary East
PCs extend 15-year hold on Calgary North West
Former legislature deputy speaker Wayne Cao surges to victory in Calgary-Fort
Calgary-Acadia incumbent Denis heading back to legislature
Ted Morton loses Chestermere-Rocky View
Ric McIver, former mayoral contender, wins provincial seat in Calgary-Hays
Tory incumbent Fritz wins in Calgary Cross
Airdrie incumbent Anderson takes decisive win
Controversial Wildrose candidate Leech falls short against PC rising star Bhullar in Calgary-Greenway
PC Jason Luan takes strong lead in Calgary-Hawkwood riding
Incumbent Fawcett headed for Calgary-Klein triumph
Elections Alberta to investigate fraudulent automated phone calls
Alberta Election: Balance of power hinges on Calgary results
'Self-inflicted wounds' that helped undo the Wildrose in Alberta election
NDP Leader Brian Mason glides to victory
Liberal caucus cut in half
Ted Morton 1 of 4 PC cabinet ministers to lose seat
Wildrose shutout in Edmonton
Fear of Wildrose drove some voters to Alberta PCs
Pollsters left scratching their heads over Alberta election results
Danielle Smith blames controversial remarks, strategic voting for loss in Alberta election
Alberta PCs will need to do some soul-searching, despite election win
Ontario Politics
Ousted Liberal tells court electoral integrity at stake
Ontario Liberals dodge election with tax-the-rich deal
Cohn: Liberals and NDP are now budget BFFs
3 things to watch for in today's Ontario budget vote
Prince Edward Island Politics
HST will make P.E.I. a better place, Ghiz tells municipalities
Newfoundland and Labrador Politics
Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver spring budget today, deficit projected
Past N.L. budget forecasts off by more than $800M a year
TSX, Stocks, Dividends
Canadian Derivatives
Canadian Market Summary
Stock Market Report: Closing Summary
Indices & Constituents
New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current
Fund asks Telus investors to reject share vote
Viterra shareholders to vote on Glencore takeover bid
Canadian Economy
Low car sales depress Canada Feb retail trade
Commodities
Brent dips towards $118 on euro zone concern
Canadian farmers to plant record-big canola area
Oil lower for second day
Canadian Dollar "Loonie"
Latest (24 April 2012): EUR 1 = CAD 1.3020
Canadian dollar makes slight gains against U.S. greenback as commodities rise
Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs
Bank of Canada to auction C$2.8 bln 7-day T-bills
Canadian Companies/Industry News
CN Rail's Q1 profits surge past expectations
Facebook reports lower Q1 net income on higher costs
SaskTel posts profit in 2011
Property manager FirstService posts surprise loss
Legal News
Ex-ORNGE boss Chris Mazza ordered to testify
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