Today, the big names in Canadian mining defended their practices abroad in testimony regarding Bill C-300 on Parliament Hill. The private members' bill would give the federal government the power to investigate mining companies' international operations. BNN speaks to Eric Coffin, co-editor, HRAadvisories, about the consequences of passing this legislation.
Al Gore recently said that extracting oil from the oil sands in Alberta jeopardizes the survival of humankind. But are the oil sands really as dirty as the Nobel Prize winning former U.S. vice president and says they are? BNN speaks to Ian MacGregor, chairman, NW Upgrading, and chairman, Enhance Energy.
The value of the U.S. dollar continues to fall and the United States' debt continues to rise. But is it still the best place to park your cash? BNN speaks to Dan Richards, president, Strategic Imperatives Corp., who says investors shouldn't bet against America.
Where there are recessions, there are proxy fights. So far this year, there have been 38 such battles in Canada. Will the increase in proxy disputes mean an increase in profits? BNN speaks to Wesley Hall, president and CEO, Kingsdale Shareholder Services, and Walied Soliman, partner, Ogilvy Renault.