Chris Sorensen looks at the bitter dispute that weighs on Potash Corp. investors
Shares of Saskatoon-based PotashCorp. and other major North American potash producers are plummeting in New York this morning on fears that Russian fertilizer giant Uralkali could push down global potash prices.
Oversupply and falling prices are hurting the once-promising industry
Calgary’s White Pride march is a dud, while Ignatieff pitches protectionism
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In opposing the Potash Corp. takeover, is the province protecting Canada’s interests, or its own bottom line?
Tony Clement’s decision on Potash Corp. looks to have been improvised
Says deal would not be ‘of net benefit’ to Canada
Industry Minister Tony Clement turned up at a waiting podium just now and, after taking a few moments to build the drama, announced that BHP Billiton bid for PotashCorp does not constitute a “net benefit” for Canada. Seems BHP Billiton will have 30 days to resubmit, should it so desire.
Moscow’s request expected to go unheeded
In this moment, Tweeting Tony is quite possibly the most powerful man in Ottawa