Author Archives: Danielle Park

Oil demand flatlining as EVs accelerate

In its latest annual World Energy Outlook report, the International Energy Association (IEA) reiterates its forecast that global oil demand will plateau over the next decade and at lower levels than they forecast last year.  Here is their chart courtesy … Continue reading

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Rock bottom rates are the disease not the cure

A new study from the Business Development Bank of Canada finds that 76% of the small and medium-sized Canadian businesses surveyed saw a decline in revenue and profits in 2020.  Nearly half laid off staff, while about 39% of entrepreneurs … Continue reading

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Ottawa to declare petro-plastics toxic to health–because they are

Today, Canada’s federal government is expected to release a list of banned single-use plastic items and a plan to designate plastic a toxic substance–defined under CEPA as those that cause, or may cause, immediate or long-term harm to the environment, … Continue reading

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