20 h. ago Beyond Oil Announces Strategic Investment at a Premium to Market Price by Clal Insurance, a Leading Israeli Institutional Investor, as Part of Potential Uplisting to a Senior Exchange

Clal Insurance to invest approximately CAD $10.5 million in Beyond Oil at a 10% premium to its stock market trading price, with potential follow-on investment through the exercise of warrants; Beyond Oil commits to pursuing a potential uplisting to a senior exchange in Canada or the U.S. NEW YORK, New York, KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel and […]

Economics

61 h. ago Varcoe: With U.S. tariffs and oil price swings, $15B Whitecap

In this environment, the push is on for companies to boost their size to gain investor attention and lower their cost of capital, say analysts

Economics

5 d. ago Varcoe: 'At the whim of one customer': Trump tariffs a 'wake

How can Canada best “look after itself” in an era of Trump’s tariffs? As polls show more Canadians support building export infrastructure, provincial and business leaders are calling for new pipelines and LNG projects to move ahead. It will take time — and plenty of capital. But it doesn’t mean action can’t be taken. “It’s […]

Economics

5 d. ago Trump Team Weighs Ending Oil Price Cap If Russia Talks Progress

Advisers to President Donald Trump are sketching out potential Russia sanctions he could lift or tweak — including the oil price cap — if there’s progress in talks with Moscow on ending its war in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

6 d. ago Letters March 7, 2025: ‘Trump has a point, we have been selling resources for cheap.’

Thanks for the info, Trump Ironically Trump has pointed out to Canadians that we are selling our oil, natural gas and coal at a bargain basement price. He is raising the duty on Canadian products knowing Americans will pay a lot more for these products. Let’s beat him to the punch and collect a federal  […]

Economics

6 d. ago Varcoe: Double trouble as oil price falls and Trump tariffs leave oilpatch on edge

More economic turbulence is brewing for Alberta these days, and it’s not just about tariffs imposed by our largest trading partner. Oil prices have tumbled this week, after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies agreed to a long-delayed plan to bring back production that it had voluntarily idled. Prices for U.S. […]

Economics

7 d. ago Varcoe: Last call for U.S. booze, but Alberta will keep serving oil and gas in tariff war

'The diplomatic approach has not yielded the success we hoped and so we do need to get tougher. We do need to put elbows-up'

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Finance minister says U.S. tariffs would double deficit, crimp revenues in new Alberta budget, but economy will still grow

'I think from a budgeting perspective, it's prepare for the worst and hope for the best — and have the flexibility to respond'

Politics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Canadian oil producers face $7B hit from Trump energy tariffs — but U.S. consumers would see $22B wallop, study finds

In a business world that strives for the win-win, U.S. President Donald Trump may achieve the rare lose-lose for consumers and producers with proposed tariffs on Canadian energy — but a windfall for U.S. government revenues. A new report by Goldman Sachs estimates just how large losses would be for companies and consumers on both […]

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Canadian producers stand by spending plans, but it's uncertain who would foot bill from Trump tariffs

The question of how the U.S. levy and counter-tariffs could ripple through the sector is crucial, as trade disruptions could freeze investment and increase costs

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Canadian oil producers stand by spending plans, but it's uncertain who would foot bill from Trump tariffs

The question of how the U.S. levy and counter-tariffs could ripple through the sector is crucial, as trade disruptions could freeze investment and increase costs

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: U.S. tariffs the 'elephant in the room' as Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner prepares challenging new budget

'The biggest challenge is just the sheer unknown'

Politics

3 w. ago HILL: Smith government should revert to original spending plan in next week’s budget

As the Smith government prepares to table its budget next week, it continues to warn Albertans the province is “facing headwinds from every direction” and a budget deficit may be on the way after four years of surpluses. While there’s a lot the government can’t control — such as tariffs or the price of oil […]

Politics