'The reality of a growing, globally oriented sector, underscores the importance to the chemistry sector of reaching successful, mutually beneficial outcomes in the ongoing NAFTA renegotiations.'

It is time to put in place stringent environmental protection standards before the amount of maritime traffic increases significantly.

'We certainly see it’s not a vote-getter among Conservatives or NDP, or even Green Party [supporters],' says Campaign Research CEO Eli Yufest.

However, most Canadians aren't keeping track of the leadership vote, with only a quarter following the race, and only four per cent doing so 'very closely,' according to the Campaign Research survey.

Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque is the first female U.K. high commissioner to Canada.

Its latest missile tests in the Pacific are not a good reason to join a U.S. missile defence system.

Observers say François-Philippe Champagne has plenty on his plate with markets outside the U.S., while Chrystia Freeland is uniquely qualified to deal with NAFTA and the protectionist U.S. administration.