Beyond the referendum: speculators are betting that Canada is headed for economic trouble if it votes yes or no

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The results of a constitutional referendum vote in Canada will not affect the economy, which is already weak. Foreign investors are withdrawing their money from the country to help bolster their home economies and in response to a downgrading of Canada's bonds due to high debt.

Evaluation, Constitutions, Referendum, Referendums

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Continental divide: the EC stumbles on the path to unity

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Germany lowered its interest rates in response to criticism about the effect high rates had on other countries. The currency crisis in Europe and other nations that resulted was viewed as a sign of weakness for the EC and the global economy.

Germany, Membership, European Union, European Monetary System, International economic integration, Economic integration, Dollar (Canada), European Community

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Steering dead ahead: changes now might backfire later

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Public spending cutbacks are needed to effect short-term and long-term economic problems in Canada. Spending money during a recession will add more debt to already strapped economies.

Cover Story, Expenditures, Public, Public expenditures, Recessions

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