Take our quiz to test your business knowledge
How much do you remember about a year that featured milestones and mishaps? Test your recollection of the year’s more memorable moments with our annual business quiz.
1.
Name the actress who, following a flyover of the oilsands in January, said, “It made my body ache to watch it.”
2.
Who among this group is NOT a member of the Canadian Cannabis Chamber? a) Thomas Lukaszuk b) Rick Hanson c) Lindsay Blackett d) Jonathan Denis
3.
Arnold Churgin Shoes closed down in February after how many years in business? a) 47 b) 88 c) 75 d) 53
4.
What Calgary company opened a new chapter in June by changing its name to Obsidian Energy?
5.
Name the San Francisco-based tech company that opened its first Canadian office here in May.
6.
Hunter Harrison died in December. He joined what American railway after leaving Calgary-based Canadian Pacific in January? a) CSX Corp. b) Burlington Northern c) Southern Pacific d) Norfolk Southern
7. Passenger traffic at Calgary International Airport hit a record in 2016. How many travellers passed through YYC last year? a) 15.7 million b) 32.3 million c) 10.6 million d) 24.6
8.
In February, what Calgarybased energy company sold one million barrels of its oil to China in what was hailed as a “breakthrough” deal? a) Imperial b) Husky c) Nexen d) Suncor 9.
What is the name of the ultra low-cost carrier WestJet plans to launch next summer?
10.
Arlene Dickinson’s District Ventures teamed with what tech giant to open a business accelerator space in March?
11.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce chose which company as its 2017 ATB Small Business of the Year? a) Pure Motion Dance Company b) Rockwood Custom Homes c) Rosso Coffee Roasters d) JobJar
12.
Aurora Cannabis is embroiled in a takeover battle for what marijuana company? a) Canopy Growth b) CanniMed Therapeutics c) Aphria Inc. d) MedReleaf Corp.
13.
Alex Pourbaix left what company to become president and CEO of Cenovus Energy? a) TransAlta b) Enbridge c) TransCanada d) Encana
14.
Who replaced Pat Carlson as president and CEO of Seven Generations Energy in July? a) David French b) Marty Proctor c) Brian Ferguson d) Tim McKay
15.
Which of these companies was NOT among the successful bidders in the Alberta government’s recent renewable electricity auction? a) EDP Renewables b) Capital Power c) Epcor d) Enel Green Power
16.
Can you name the customer service robot ATB Financial unveiled in April?
17.
In March, Canadian Natural Resources paid $12.7 billion to acquire the oilsands assets of Marathon Oil and what other company? a) ConocoPhillips b) Statoil c) Royal Dutch Shell d) Chevron
18.
The former mayor of what American city encouraged Calgary business leaders in March to be “bold” in developing a new economic vision for the city. a) Columbus b) Pittsburgh c) San Jose d) Denver
19.
Alberta’s oilsands turned 50 this year. What company achieved first commercial production in 1967? a) Syncrude b) Alberta Oil and Gas c) Suncor d) Great Canadian Oil Sands
20.
Which Canadian politician triggered a firestorm in January by stating, “We can’t shut down the oilsands tomorrow. We need to phase them out.” a) Rachel Notley b) Justin Trudeau c) John Horgan d) Kathleen Wynne 21.
Calgary Economic Development campaigned to lure what American company’s second headquarters to the city?
22.
Total Energy Services Inc. completed a $444-million hostile takeover of what Calgary driller?
23.
The year’s biggest Canadian oilpatch deal saw Cenovus Energy pay how much for the Canadian assets of ConocoPhillips? a) $22.2 billion b) $17.7 billion c) $14.5 billion d) $19.1 billion
24.
Citing concerns for the environment and public safety, the Alberta Energy Regulator in February suspended all licences, including nearly 1,400 wells, held by what Calgary company?
25.
Loblaws has admitted its involvement in a price-fixing scheme involving what product? a) Milk b) Bread c) Cheese d) Chicken