Dec 22nd, 2009
Well, well, well … Look who’s privatizing
The provincial government has announced that it might sell some Crown assets to combat a massive provincial deficit.
Dec 5th, 2009
MPs as trade barriers
Some fear that Canada's adherence to egg and diary quotas could prove harmful to the advancement of free trade.
Dec 4th, 2009
Harper says Chinese Human Rights dialogue will continue
"[...]mutually beneficial economic relationship is not incompatible with a good and frank dialogue on fundamental values like freedom, human rights and the rule of law," Harper said.
Nov 30th, 2009
Oil-sands hysteria only confuses climate debate
The Premier of Alberta responds to Al Gore's claim that the Alberta oil-sands threaten human survival.
Nov 27th, 2009
Government can’t pick the winners
Are governments being too selective in doling out economic stimulus?
Nov 20th, 2009
Pensions at Risk
Due to the economic downturn, major cuts in pensions are occuring , notably in coporate and government plans. [...]" A majority of the population will be squeezed. The average baby boomer will not be able to realize the retirement vision he or she had a few years ago."
Nov 12th, 2009
Food Under $4 to be Exempt from Ontario HST
The National Post Thursday November 12, 2009 Summary: Food and beverages sold for fewer than four dollars will be exempt from the provincial component of Canada’s new harmonized sales tax [HST], a government source said Thursday. Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and Revenue Minister John Wilkinson are expected to announce the exclusion of these and other products, [...]
Nov 12th, 2009
Maintain Stimulus Program, IMF Tells Ottawa
The Globe and Mail Thursday November 12, 2009 Summary: Though Canada’s large fiscal stimulus has eased the pressure of its financial circumstances, the International Monetary Fund advised Ottawa on Thursday to continue its stimulus program. Charles Kramer of the Washington-based IMF was cautiously optimistic as he acknowledged Canada’s fiscal stability was the best defense against future [...]
Nov 3rd, 2009
Legislation to Extend EI Benefits to Self-Employed
The Conservatives are introducing legislation today that will grant maternity, paternity, sickness, compassionate EI benefits to the self-employed. The government estimates the initial cost of the program, which will be voluntary, at $147-million per year, but expects that it will eventually be self-financing.
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