Mavericks and Movers: Five innovators who’ve shaken their industries with words — and deeds
Innovation isn’t just about new technology, it’s also having the courage to stand up and challenge the way things are done
Monthly Archive: April 2018
Energy reforms are eroding trust in governments
The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association warns that Bill C-69, which is making its way through Parliament, will ensure no other major pipeline project will ever be built in Canada
Why Xplornet believes it can succeed as Manitoba’s fourth wireless carrier
Taking on the Big Three is notoriously difficult, but here’s why this little-known carrier may have a fighting chance in Manitoba
Five things you need to know before starting your work day on April 5
A handful of the top business stories we’re following at Financial Post
Calm after storm: Asian stocks rebound from trade war fears
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Asian stock markets rebounded Thursday from sharp losses triggered by escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 1.5 per cent to 21,645.42 and South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.2 per cent to 2,437.52. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.5 per cent to 5,788.80. India’s […]
Canadians in Silicon Valley reflect on US gun culture in wake of YouTube shooting
When Ron Piovesan moved from Toronto to the United States for work in 2001 he never considered the country’s gun culture as a reason to stay home. It was only after he had kids that the relentless headlines about gun violence — like the recent school shooting in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 students dead […]
Energy, environment to be focus of Trudeau trip to western Canada
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a balancing act over the next couple of days as he takes the seemingly opposing messages of environmental protection and resource development to western Canada. After beginning the day with a speech to G7 business leaders in Quebec City, Trudeau heads west — first to Victoria to speak […]
Spain arrests whistleblower in HSBC tax evasion scandal
MADRID — Spanish police say a former HSBC technology employee convicted for leaking data on a tax evasion scandal has been arrested in Madrid on an arrest warrant issued by Switzerland. French national Herve Falciani was sentenced in late 2015 to five years in prison for economic espionage. The Swiss court also convicted him for […]
AGCS names new product head for aviation in North America
Firm hires former Marsh executive with experience in aviation risk Life Insurance Blog
Australia probes if Facebook data leaks broke privacy law
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian authorities say they are investigating whether Facebook breached the country’s privacy law when personal information of more than 300,000 Australian users was obtained by Cambridge Analytica, a Trump-linked political consulting firm, without their authorization. Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk said Thursday that the Privacy Act requires all organizations to ensure personal information […]