CHARTS: Mining slowdown worsening job prospects in Canada
While the shock has certainly been the largest for oil-producing regions, the issue has rippled through to other industries and provinces.
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Congo government urged to pass new mining code
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Sustained oil prices rout could hurt Canadian economy — report
The country's western provinces, especially Alberta, would be most affected if low oil prices were to persist over the next seven years.