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Tag Archives: Nexen
The Philosophy of Will Mac: Its Application to CNOOC’s Takeover of Nexen
William McElcheran is a Canadian artist best known for a series of bronze sculptures called “The Businessmen”. Calgarians will be familiar with “The Conversation”—two life-sized chubby businessmen complete with hats, overcoats and brief cases, deep in conversation outside the Hudson’s … Continue reading
Posted in Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government
Tagged CNOOC, Harper, Nexen, Redford
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The CNOOC Takeover of Nexen: Net Benefit to the 1%
Many Canadian opposed to CNOOC taking over Nexen are reluctant to say so lest they be labelled economically naive or xenophobic. I’m neither so let me tell you why my spidey senses are tingling: #1 CNOOC is a state owned … Continue reading
Posted in Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government
Tagged China, CNOOC, Harper, Mulcair, Nexen
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