Investing billions of dollars in the energy sector does not appear to be a likely scenario in these days of depressed crude oil prices, but the Conference Board of Canada …
Developing BC’s LNG industry would generate $7.4 billion per year: report Read More »
The two main means of transporting crude oil in Canada are equally safe, according to a report prepared by a group that represents one of those means, the Railway Association …
Pipelines, railways equally safe for transporting crude oil: report Read More »
Irving Oil, operator of Canada’s largest crude oil refinery, announced a $200 million turnaround operation for its Saint John, New Brunswick refinery. It will be the largest such operation it …
Massive turnaround at Irving refinery a boost for local economy Read More »
Canada’s exporters had their best single month in more than eight years in June, and the first increase in exports after five consecutive monthly declines, Statistics Canada reports. Exports were …
Pharmaceuticals, medical supplies lead June exports to 8-year high Read More »
Canada’s trade deficit with the world grew in May, from $3 billion in April to $3.3 billion in May, according to Statistics Canada. The growing deficit was the result of …
Trade deficit increased in May on weaker exports Read More »
A new class of tank car with enhanced safety features to make it safer for transporting flammable liquids such as crude oil and ethanol was announced by Canada and the …
US, Canada announce new safety regulation for railway tanker cars Read More »
Broad-based growth in several major sectors of the economy lifted Canada’s GDP by 0.3 per cent in October, Statistics Canada reports. The growth was more robust than economists had expected, …
Strong manufacturing output lifts GDP in October Read More »
Export Development Canada (EDC) says that while Canada did better than most of the world’s developed economies throughout the recession thanks to its “relative internal strength,” we have now got …
Exports, especially oil, driving Canada’s growth: EDC Read More »
