CNOOC
The hidden risks of opening up trade with China
China’s enormous size and growing stature in global affairs make it a tempting partner for a free trade deal, but it comes with strings attached
Thomas Mulcair, the staples thesis and cap-and-trade
The NDP leader lays out his vision for resource development
Independent thought alert
The CBC reports that three Conservative MPs put their concerns about the Nexen deal in writing.
Econowatch
A monthly scorecard on the state of the economy in North America and beyond
Q&A with Thomas Mulcair
The leader of the NDP talks to Aaron Wherry about Layton’s legacy, carbon pricing, the Liberal leadership race and Twitter
We mean it about the F-35s. Except when we don’t
Paul Wells on Stephen Harper’s recent reversals
Brent Rathgeber Maverick Watch
The Conservative MP approves of the CNOOC and Petronas takeovers, but questions the idea of the federal government judging “net benefit.”
Develop the oil sands, or make life difficult for foreign investors
We can’t do both, writes Stephen Gordon
CHART: Nexen’s assets in Canada and around the world
Canada’s oil patch isn’t the only interesting prize for CNOOC
‘All investments are not equal’
The Prime Minister’s remarks this evening on the CNOOC and Petronas acquisitions.
Nexen and Progress Energy takeovers timeline
The important events leading to the final decision
CNOOC and Petronas deals approved
The breaking news is here.