EconomyThe hidden risks of opening up trade with ChinaChina’s enormous size and growing stature in global affairs make it a tempting partner for a free trade deal, but it comes with strings attached
OttawaThomas Mulcair, the staples thesis and cap-and-tradeThe NDP leader lays out his vision for resource development
OttawaIndependent thought alertThe CBC reports that three Conservative MPs put their concerns about the Nexen deal in writing. That actually makes four MPs who...
OttawaQ&A with Thomas MulcairThe leader of the NDP talks to Aaron Wherry about Layton’s legacy, carbon pricing, the Liberal leadership race and Twitter
GeneralWe mean it about the F-35s. Except when we don’tPaul Wells on Stephen Harper’s recent reversals
OttawaBrent Rathgeber Maverick WatchThe Conservative MP approves of the CNOOC and Petronas takeovers, but questions the idea of the federal government judging "net...
BusinessDevelop the oil sands, or make life difficult for foreign investorsWe can’t do both, writes Stephen Gordon
BusinessCHART: Nexen’s assets in Canada and around the worldCanada’s oil patch isn’t the only interesting prize for CNOOC
Ottawa’All investments are not equal’The Prime Minister’s remarks this evening on the CNOOC and Petronas acquisitions.