The arrival of Bill C-300 has been met with stiff opposition from the mining industry. If passed, it would give the Canadian government the right to examine mining activities of Canadian firms operating in foreign countries. If the mining projects are found to be violating environmental standards set by the government or failing human right [...]
Author Archives: Rohit Guntur
Shale Gas – A Valuable Piece to the Energy Puzzle
Environmentalists have long criticized the oil and gas industry for failing to develop cleaner sources of energy. In recent years, the industry has responded with an appealing alternative. The answer, companies say, lies in shale. Shale is clay that has hardened and turned into finely grained sedimentary rock. Its soft nature means that it easily [...]
Posted on March 7, 2010 – 9:24 AM
Understanding Employment Data
One can often hear the term “EI Numbers” when the conversation is about assessing job health or looking for signs of an improving economy. With Canada and the rest of the world slowly recovering from the recent worldwide recession, everyone is constantly monitoring employment data from the various government agencies. The beginning of the [...]