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S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

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S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

Production expected to reach 3.5 million barrels a day this year

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |June 24, 2025

2 min read

Advisor to Client: Thorough estate planning ‘one of the most loving things’: financial planner Advisor to Client: Thorough estate planning ‘one of the most loving things’: financial planner

Financial Planning

Advisor to Client: Thorough estate planning ‘one of the most loving things’: financial planner

Loved ones may face stress and complications — even without major wealth

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |June 19, 2025

3 min read

OPEC secretary-general takes aim at net-zero targets ‘detached from reality’ OPEC secretary-general takes aim at net-zero targets ‘detached from reality’

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OPEC secretary-general takes aim at net-zero targets ‘detached from reality’

Rising primary energy demand will require US$17.4 trillion in oil investment by 2050: OPEC

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |June 10, 2025

3 min read

Competition Bureau releases final anti-greenwashing guidelines Competition Bureau releases final anti-greenwashing guidelines

Regulation

Competition Bureau releases final anti-greenwashing guidelines

Agency says businesses can make environmental claims if they’re truthful, not misleading and backed by proper evidence

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |June 6, 2025

4 min read

Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

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Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

Despite the uncertainty, survey suggests Canadians' outlook for their personal finances has brightened

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |April 14, 2025

1 min read

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