Canada
Canada minister slams Enbridge, casts doubt on pipeline plan
OTTAWA (Reuters) - A top Canadian cabinet minister has blasted Enbridge Inc's environmental record, casting more doubt on whether the company will be able to build a controversial pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to the Pacific Coast. Full Article
Analysis: Canada takes tough stance on pension fund relief
OTTAWA/TORONTO (Reuters) - Conservative Canada is taking a different tack than Washington on the thorny issue of helping companies fund their widening pension gaps, shrugging off corporate pleas for relief even as the United States lets businesses slash their contributions. Full Article
Enbridge says pipeline system safe despite U.S. concerns
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Enbridge Inc, whose pipelines ship the bulk of Canada's oil exports to the United States, defended the record of its system on Friday after a U.S. regulator said it had concerns about the safety of the operation following a series of spills. Full Article