Fiscal climate in eastern Canada calm

Area economy small, driven by large offshore projects; Repsol newest player; ConocoPhillips hunting rig, may face political issues

Wes Reid

For Petroleum News

Eastern Canada is a region normally associated with high winds and high unemployment. Ironically, however, the fiscal climate there remains calm during this recession. In some parts of the region, real estate — often the canary of economic performance — is flying high. Bob Cadigan is president and C....

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