Business Brief: Want a refund? Sign this NDA first
Waking up to the widespread practice of businesses demanding silence for refunds and reparations
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountGood morning. When people hear “non-disclosure agreement,” they mostly think of cases of sexual harassment and discrimination, the #MeToo movement and the downfall of a certain Hollywood tycoon. But NDAs are also routinely used when settling consumer complaints, whether the dispute involves someone’s lifetime savings or trivial amounts. That’s in focus today, along with Manitoba’s unique style of fundraising.Up firstIn the newsEnergy: Trump signs order authorizing pipeline from Canada to Wyoming, potentially reviving parts of Keystone XL.Border services: Trucking companies are losing millions as a glitch in the federal system causes delays for goods entering Canada.Housing: Brampton, a fast-growing city west…
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