News roundup — May 21, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
May 21, 2014 / Share
Canada

Quebec inquiry hears of $22.5 million payout in 'biggest corruption fraud in the history of Canada', The National Post

Canada's restaurants 'bucking' foreign worker program changes, Reuters

First Nations leaders to decide how to negotiate with federal government over changes to controversial education bill, The Globe and Mail


United States

Bitcoin exchanges probed over illegal transactions, Reuters

Sources say AT&T won't pay 'break-up fee' if regulators shut down merger with DirecTV, Reuters


International

French lender BNP may pay over $5 billion in settlement, Reuters

BP lawsuit over 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill wins class-action status, Reuters