Economy

Think tank questions value of core CPI

The Bank of Canada’s should reconsider its use of core CPI as an “operational guide,” according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute.

By Staff |September 29, 2011

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Economic lessons from emerging markets

The moral of the emerging market growth story is that it pays to support disciplined fiscal policies, open trade, and private capital formation while undertaking necessary public investments.

By Vikram Barhat |September 29, 2011

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Canada’s immunity to risk debated

As the world economy stares into the abyss, the path to recovery seems long and painful. And as a massive flight to safety continues among nervous investors, many of the world's developed economies face a bumpy ride ahead.

By Staff |September 28, 2011

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Insurers to lift real estate fund suspension

Great-West Lifeco is preparing to lift a nearly three-year-old suspension on transfers, redemptions and withdrawals on the $3-billion real estate fund it shares with Canada Life. The move will take place on Oct. 17 and comes nearly seven months after it lifted a similar suspension on its London Life Real Estate Fund. Alf Goodall, senior […]

By Renée Alexander |September 27, 2011

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