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10 most economically free countries are…

Canada ranks among the world’s most economically free regions.

By Staff |September 14, 2015

2 min read

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Bank of Canada holds rate steady

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate on hold at 0.5% and says the resource sector continues to adjust to lower prices for oil and other commodities.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |September 9, 2015

1 min read

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NDP would give aerospace industry a boost

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair has high hopes for the aerospace industry.

By Staff |September 8, 2015

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U.S. unemployment falls to 5.1%

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to a seven-year low in August.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |September 4, 2015

4 min read

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Vancouver homes eat 88% of pretax income

Clients want to buy property in Vancouver? Confirm they can afford it.

By Staff |September 4, 2015

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Will fiscal restraints put stop to big election promises?

Voters may not see any more big announcements or tax promises before the October 19 federal election.

By Staff |September 4, 2015

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Most fund categories fall as markets tumble: Morningstar

Only four of the 42 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices increased during August, while 26 of the losing indices decreased by 3% or more.

By Staff |September 2, 2015

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It’s a recession — now what?

And what does that mean for client portfolios?

September 1, 2015

5 min read

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Why supplementing CPP is unnecessary: IIAC

Leading up to the October federal election, we may hear more about a voluntary supplement to CPP.

By Staff |August 31, 2015

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Canada needs an independent bubble-managing agency

This year, commodity prices, economic growth and the Canadian dollar have gone south while housing prices have continued to rise, pulling the Bank of Canada in opposite policy directions, says Canadian Business.

By Staff |August 31, 2015

1 min read

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