Cozying up to the CEO

Article Abstract:

It is a responsibility of corporate directors to ensure that the need to increase stock prices is balanced against corporate social responsibility and the long-term strategic needs of the company. Most directors fail in this role, to the detriment of the long-term interests of the companies they serve.

Analysis, Corporate directors, Column, Corporate governance, Influence

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The taxman's big bite: soaring tax rates test the patience of the people and the strength of the recovery

Article Abstract:

Increased taxes are being used as a way to raise revenues for debt-ridden governments, and more people are voicing opposition against the increases. Changes in tax laws passed in Canadian provinces, which affect the middle class and the economy the greatest, are examined.

Taxation, Income tax, Public opinion, Tax policy, Middle classes, Middle class

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Steeling home

Article Abstract:

The US Commerce Department charged Canada and 18 other countries with charging prices for steel in the US that are below production costs and prices charged domestically. The US imposed provisional duties against the countries that are as high as 109%.

United States, Cases, International trade, United States foreign relations, Steel industry, Dumping (International trade), Canadian foreign relations

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