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Cheap Oil

Here's the pitch line, from economist Jeffrey Rubin's latest book:
What do subprime mortgages, Atlantic salmon dinners, SUVs and globalization have in common? They all depend on cheap oil.
Rubin, the former chief economist for the CIBC says that in a world of dwindling oil supplies and mounting demand there is no such thing as cheap oil, anymore. He spoke to a business audience yesterday at the University of Calgary's downtown campus.
Our business commentator Deb Yedlin was there.

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Public battle for control of CP Rail

The CP Rail shake-up could have ripple effects in more than a few Calgary boardrooms. Our business commentator Deb Yedlin will explain why.
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CP Rail

cp rail.jpgA shareholder revolt at CP rail could mean dramatic change for its blue chip board. The company holds it's annual meeting in Calgary on Wednesday, May 17th.
It's a defining battle that could indicate a corporate cultural shift in Canada.
Deborah Yedlin is our business commentator on the Eyeopener.

 

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