Why building a massive oil sands refinery would be a bad idea
There are far more important things for Alberta’s government to spend its money on than subsidizing an oil sands refinery
Economy
Three wars in Iraq and their impact on oil prices
One of the puzzles of plummeting oil prices is that crude has fallen even as war in Iraq has erupted again
Valeant Pharmaceuticals plans to bump up bid for Allergan
Your top financial and economic news for Oct. 8.
Lottery pool contract: Sample
At the request of Maclean’s, lawyer Michael Cochrane of Brauti Thorning Zibarras designed this model contract that can be used by group lottery pools.
How to succeed at e-commerce: Own your lane
The best online businesses thrive in a crowded marketplace by narrowing their focus and dominating a niche.
Canadian oil won’t get tarred with dirty label
Your top financial and economic news for Oct. 7
Postmedia deal: Part financial engineering, part wishful thinking
It’s still not clear what buying even more struggling newspapers will do for Postmedia’s long-term financial viability
PKP and the Quebecor deal: Business or personal?
Martin Patriquin on why the sale of the Sun Media papers meshes with Pierre Karl Péladeau’s political ambitions
The loonie lingers near a five-year low
Your top financial and economic news for Oct. 6
The fantastic business of the future
The rapid pace of technological change has given rise to a new occupation: futurist. But in Canada, you can count them on one hand.