News roundup — February 3, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Feb 03, 2014 / Share
Canada

New bill aims to 'make it easier to vote, harder to break the law' in wake of robocalls scandal, The National Post

Conrad Black stripped of honours after conviction for fraud, obstruction of justice, Reuters

'Tentative' contract with workers rejected in union vote: CN Rail, Reuters


United States

Antitrust chief says wireless mergers 'invite scrutiny', Reuters

SEC charges private equity firm with stealing over $9 million from fund investors, Reuters


International

Court refuses to dismiss lawsuit brought by Australian hedge fund against Goldman, Reuters

China's Lenova's U.S. buys will likely pass regulatory muster: experts, Reuters