Paul Reichmann, real estate magnate, dies at 83

Once the head of the largest real estate development company in the world, which went bankrupt in 1992, Paul Reichmann died Friday in Toronto. He was 83.The reclusive Reichmann brothers built Olympia & York into a major international development firm after starting out as a small company marketing flooring and tile in Toronto.The five Reichmann brothers were the sons...

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Mackenzie Valley pipeline facing possible revival

There are growing signs that the stalled Mackenzie Valley pipeline project could get a new lease on life.The federal government has quietly dusted off a $500-million socio-economic fund that would kick in if the project goes ahead. The Mackenzie Gas Projects Impact Fund was set up in 2006 but has remained dormant. It was included and updated in this week's budget implementation...

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Harper to reveal Canada-EU trade deal details Tuesday

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will table the tentative free trade agreement with the European Union in the House of Commons on Tuesday — the same day his government hopes to cut off debate in the Senate on the motion to suspend Senators Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau without pay.Harper’s office is sending out invitations to industry groups and business executives to witness the tabling of the agreement on principle on the Comprehensive...

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