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The Rank Hypocrisy of Quebec Politicians
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The Rank Hypocrisy of Quebec Politicians

By Heather Douglas Cloaked in their green duplicity, the Government of Quebec, the mayors around Montreal, and the federal Quebec politicians rejoiced when TransCanada (TSX:TRP) cancelled the Energy East Pipeline.  Yet in 2014 the province authorized the building and operation of Quebec’s largest carbon dioxide polluter, a cement plant along the Gaspe Peninsula, which potentially…

I Want to Be Andrew Coyne’s Financial Advisor
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I Want to Be Andrew Coyne’s Financial Advisor

By Maurice Walch I enjoy reading Andrew Coyne’s articles in the National Post. While I frequently don’t agree with his viewpoints, I enjoy his articles as they sometimes challenge my thinking. However, he recently penned a couple of articles advocating Finance Minister Morneau’s approach to “eliminating tax loop holes” for small businesses. Mr. Coyne’s desire…

The Changing of the CEO Guard
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The Changing of the CEO Guard

By Heather Douglas As experienced CEOs in the propane business look to retire, what should board of directors and owner-operators look for as they appoint the next cadre of leaders? While it’s important to ensure smooth transitions, it’s just as vital to protect the company’s ongoing competitiveness and viability during the first few years of…