Surplus expected to exceed $5-billion

Article Abstract:

The federal government is to announce in February 2004, that the surplus of the fiscal year will top $5-billion, which is more than double the previous estimates. The Department of Finance will explain that the unexpected surplus came from corporate taxes paid by financial institutions, which led a 62--percent rise in profits in 2003.

Author: Scoffield, Heather
Scientific Research and Development Services, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Economic development, Toronto, Ontario, Budget deficits

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Goodale plays it safe at first G7

Article Abstract:

Ralph Goodale, Canada's Finance Minister, comfortably dealt with the issue regarding flexibility and stability of exchange rates at the Group of Seven (G7) meeting. Goodale pointed to measures such as a balanced budget, tax cuts and investments in health care for encouraging stronger growth in the Canadian economy.

Author: Scoffield, Heather
Management dynamics, Management, Foreign exchange, Foreign exchange rates, Company business management, Goodale, Ralph E.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Hold the McJobs: Canada's high-end employment boom

Article Abstract:

A focus the increasing rate of high-end or professional jobs Canada and its negative influence on low-end and middle level jobs is presented.

Author: Scoffield, Heather
White Collar Workers, Blue Collar Workers, Influence, Working class, Working class in television, Proletariat

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Canada, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.