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On the edge of crisis

Article Abstract:

Canadians who wish to protect themselves against the possibility of a financial crisis brought about by high government debt levels can follow five simple rules. These are to invest in short-term, fixed-income investments while avoiding instruments with maturities of five or more years; select Canadian stocks that are not too dependent on the local market; place deposits in several different institutions to protect against the possible failures of weaker financial entities; prepare for another recession and all its side-effects; and avoid panic by minimizing one's risk exposure.

Public Finance Activities, National Government Liabilities & Debt, Investments, National debt, External debts, Canadians

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The cat's out of the bag

Article Abstract:

A recent study which showed that inflation rates have been overstated by 0.6% to 2% each year could have significant implications for Canada. It is argued that the overstatement the consumer price index affects the government budget while the Bank of Canada's use of inflation rates as the basis of monetary policy may have a severe impact on different areas of the economy such as production and employment.

Statistics, Inflation (Finance), Inflation (Economics)

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Time for a time-out

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning US control of the Canadian economy are discussed. It is argued that the Canadian identity is being threatened by the presence of US businesses.

Column, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Influence

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