Monday, September 7, 2026

Alberta pushes for rule change to spur Chinese investment, gain access to global markets

Nathan VanderKlippe, The Globe and Mail 6:44 AM, E.T. | October 31, 2014 Alberta’s new political leadership is calling on Ottawa to take another look at foreign investment rules blamed for a dramatic drop in energy investments from China.When the federal government gave its approval of the $15.1-billion (U.S.) takeover of Nexen Energy ULC in late 2012, it came with

Colorado considers fracking’s future

From BBC News – By Kim Gittleson BBC Business reporter, Denver Longmont’s citizens voted in favour of a fracking ban, 60% to 40%, in 2012 After five towns in Colorado voted to ban fracking in 2012, it seemed the tide had turned against the process. But two years on, it’s a very different story. Colorado is one of the crucial “swing