Feb 7th, 2010
‘Buy American’ deal exempts Canadian firms
The Canadian government announced Friday that Canadian companies will be excluded from the protectionist measures within the United States’ 2009 economic stimulus plan.
Feb 7th, 2010
Arctic G7 meeting offers directions, but few details
At the conclusion of this week’s meeting of global finance leaders, it seems clear that the Iqaluit conference has produced more questions than answers.
Jan 18th, 2010
Shocker: We don’t pay enough for electricity
Raising the price of electricity may be the way to greener generation.
Jan 14th, 2010
It’s always about the money: VANOC and the aboriginal torch relay
Gary Mason sees "dependency spending" on First Nations communities as hampering their economic development.
Jan 11th, 2010
Canada’s Economic Action Plan: Investing in Clean Energy Projects
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced today the Canadian government’s planned investment in renewable energy projects as a part of their Economic Action Plan.
Jan 11th, 2010
Bank of Canada won’t raise interest rates to cool housing
In a statement today, the Bank of Canada has acknowledged that it will not raise interest rates in response to a boom of activity in the housing market.
Jan 7th, 2010
G20 Supplants G8
World Leaders at the Pittsburg Summit on Friday announced that the G20 will supplant G8 for governing economic issues. "The old system of international economic co-operation is over," British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said. "The new system, as of today, has begun."
Dec 30th, 2009
Honesty is the best policy
Former Reform Party leader, Preston Manning, argues that Stephen Harper's policies towards China and the Copenhagen summit are honest and realistic.
Dec 22nd, 2009
McGuinty takes wrong turn on asset sales
Ontario's government is toying with the idea of selling provincial assets like the OLG and LCBO. Some believe that such action will not solve the province's fiscal problems.
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