Canada Cites NAFTA Breach if Volcker Adopted
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Canada’s bank regulator has joined the country’s largest banks in opposing provisions of the Volcker Rule that would restrict proprietary trading of non-U.S. sovereign debt, arguing such a move could threaten the stability of economies outside the U.S. The regulator “would not wish to see U.S. regulators taking actions that may [...]
Read moreMan deported from Canada admits crimes: China
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s most wanted man, who was deported from Canada in July after a decades-long legal battle, has admitted to his crimes and will now be handed over to prosecutors, state media reported on Friday. Beijing had sought the deportation of Lai Changxing for years, accusing him of running a multi-billion dollar smuggling [...]
Read moreScott Wedgewood impressive in net for Canada
EDMONTON — It was a moment goaltender Scott Wedgewood won’t soon forget. Standing at Team Canada’s…
Read moreSkanska USA Expands Its Midwest Presence
Skanska USA announced today that its civil business unit, a leading contractor in the U.S. market for civil engineering construction and infrastructure projects, has acquired Industrial Contractors, Inc.
Read moreSears Canada sees shares plunge
Sears Canada’s stock fell a day after parent company Sears Holdings Corp. said it would close as many as 120 Kmart and Sears stores in the U.S.
Read moreUSA Curling Launches Campaign to Help Athletes, Coaches Improve Training Techniques
Those in charge of USA Curling’s Sport Education program are taking strides to help novice and elite curlers alike improve curling techniques. In order to do so, USA Curling will release The Five Elements of Curling Techniques on Jan.
Read moreRailway Association of Canada Reports Solid Sector Performance
OTTAWA, ONTARIO– – Canada’s rail sector has bounced back from the 2009 global economic downturn posting solid volume growth. The industry has also continued to invest significantly in increased capacity …
Read moreCanada thumps HC Vitkovice Steel in Spengler Cup opener
USA’s Hugh McCutcheon seeks closure in Olympic run
After persevering through tragedy in 2008, Hugh McCutcheon is coaching the U.S. women’s volleyball team as it seeks Olympic gold in London.
Read moreCanada announces new series of Syria sanctions
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced Friday the freezing of assets of more Syrians loyal to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, as well as a beefed-up trade ban.
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