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Tobacco producers to appeal Quebec Superior Court judgment

In breaking down the damage award, the court allocates $10.5 billion of the costs to Imperial, $3.1 billion to Rothmans Benson & Hedges and $2 billion to JTI-MacDonald Corp. ...

Speaker clears Hydro One executives of contempt of legislature

The key factor, according to Speaker Dave Levac, is the allegations took place outside the house chamber, and to the extent they involved MPPs, it wasn't related to their legislative work. ...

Seen: Ottawa to bring in new vehicle recall powers law

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New federal law aims to reduce corruption in mining industry

The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act that came into effect today requires Canadian extractive companies to publicize their payments to foreign governments. ...

Bills this week

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Suit alleges province hid or destroyed evidence tied to offshore wind power

A clean energy developer is suing the province for $500 million, alleging it was specifically targeted by a 2011 moratorium on offshore wind power – around same time as the gas plants document purge. ...

Happening: 2015 Ontario Savings Bonds hit the market

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PCs launch campaign against Hydro One IPO using 2002 Liberal talking points

The tables have turned bizarrely, as 13-year-old Liberal talking points against the then-PC government's plan to privatize the utility are now being wielded by the PCs against the Liberal government's plan. ...