economic
Pressure is on Liberal vows with lower growth forecast
Bank of Canada forecasts 2% in 2016, down from 2.3%; 2.5% in 2017, down from 2.6%.
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Loonie higher, B of C holds interest rates
Analysts expected it following a surprise quarter-point cut in January
Wynne to talk infrastructure ahead of premiers’ meeting
Ontario premier to propose a new partnership between federal and provincial governments.
Former Chinese economic planner gets life for bribery
Accused of receiving $5.9 million in from auto and petro companies.
APEC to work on China-backed trade deal
A response to a US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership that excludes China.
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EDC says US recovery to power next global cycle
Good news for Canadian companies that will experience an immediate boon.
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Being your own boss worth the stresses: CIBC poll
But a BMO survey of entrepreneurs reveals what keeps them up at night.
Canada one of the most economically free
Moves up to seventh from eighth, outranking the US: Fraser Institute.
Canadian workers living paycheque to paycheque
CPA survey says they’re falling further behind meeting retirement goals.
Recession seen as an endless drag on economy
Americans are more anxious about economy now than after 2008/09.
Alberta spending short-changes other priorities: study
Fraser Institute highlights a $41 billion splurge during fiscal 2005/06 to 2012/13.
IMF leader urges countries set a price on carbon emissions
Legarde warns countries can’t continue to ignore environmental costs of fossil fuels.
Foreign temp workers in Atlantic tripled since 2005
Reports identifies largest increases in fish plans, food service.
Climate change shapes Asia’s future
Governments face rising risks to food security, health and social order.
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Weaker loonie hurts more than it helps: Fraser Institute
Commentary says it triggers higher domestic prices, plus higher importing and financing costs.
