Natural Resources

A solution for Iceland: the loonie?

A solution for Iceland: the loonie?

The country was the first victim of the financial crisis. Adopting the Canadian dollar may be the next step in its economic recovery

What is a bribe in 2011?

What is a bribe in 2011?

Enforcement of anti-corruption laws is ramping up, but the line between gift, gratuity and bribe remains as grey as ever. Have you crossed it?

Finding the golden lining

Finding the golden lining

A Canadian mining exploration company ventures beyond our borders to seek riches on hostile ground

What’s behind Britain’s love of Canadian gold?

What’s behind Britain’s love of Canadian gold?

The precious metal is easily Canada’s biggest UK export. And why are scientists being encouraged to leave Britain

Speedier lumber sales

Speedier lumber sales

HSBC International Business Awards finalist SPF Precut Lumber found that faster delivery leads to better sales

Drilling with a small footprint

Drilling with a small footprint

HSBC International Business Award finalist Energold Drilling brings environmental and social responsibility to its business

Cleaning the world’s most valued resource

Cleaning the world’s most valued resource

HSBC International Business Award finalist BioteQ has taken its wastewater treatment technology worldwide

Tapping Canada’s immigrant capital

Tapping Canada’s immigrant capital

Businesses are finding the route to a global customer base is through those who speak the language and culture

Wood chucks old image

Wood chucks old image

New techniques could allow wood to be used in the construction of highrises, bringing salvation to the forestry industry

The West’s Raw Deal

The West’s Raw Deal

Exporting unprocessed oil and logs, say critics, is costing Canadian jobs