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EU Truck manufacturing cartels fined for pricing collusion, bid-rigging

In 2016 and 2017, the European Commission imposed record fines of €3.7 billion on six European truck manufacturers, including a €1 billion fine, which is the highest fine ever imposed on a single company in a cartel case. Over a period of 14 years, truck manufacturers colluded on prices and on passing on the costs of compliance with stricter emission rules imposed by an EU regulation.

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CCF releases free eBook summary “12 Days of the Public Order Emergency Commission”

The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) is excited to announce that this holiday season they are releasing a new eBook called “The 12 Days of Christmas: Public Order Emergency Commission Edition”. The book is a look at some of the most shocking revelations that were made during the Emergencies Act Inquiry.

The CCF was a party to the Public Order Emergencies Act Inquiry, which was the legally required inquiry into the federal government’s first ever use of the Emergencies Act, which was done in response to the 2022 Freedom Convoy. As a party to the Inquiry, the CCF was able to make arguments and cross examine witnesses, up to and including Prime Minister Trudeau.

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Pausing to remember beloved Drivers who lost their lives on the job, and the families they left behind

Michael’s death was senseless, without reason, and extremely sad.  It left his family devastated.

He was such a very kind mind, who would do anything for anyone, who was loved by so many people.

He left behind two beautiful children, twins, Davis and Jacqueline Ryan, age 20, and his wife Linda.

As his wife, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful article you wrote about him.

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Justin Trudeau claims that Net Zero is a major priority for his government. Photo: GM
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Canada to demand 100% electric cars, SUVs, pickup trucks by 2035

On December 21st, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada has published proposed regulations that set ZEV sales targets for manufacturers and importers of new passenger cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. 

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Justin Trudeau claims that Net Zero is a major priority for his government. Photo: GM
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The problem with electric vehicles: Switzerland’s woes should be a warning to us all

Justin Trudeau “test drives” GM’s new BrightDrop. Photo: GM ***** by Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy For years now we’ve been hearing about the wonders of electric vehicles (EVs). Enormous amounts of money have been spent by

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