Of smokes and smugglers

Article Abstract:

Cigarette smuggling has increased dramatically since 1980 when Canada began levying higher taxes on cigarettes than the US. It is estimated that $1 billion worth of cigarettes are smuggled each year and 80% of cigarettes exported to the US are smuggled back into Canada.

Economic aspects, Cover Story, Ethical aspects, Smuggling, Tobacco industry, Tax evasion

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A no-frills play in the markets

Article Abstract:

Index funds are growing in popularity as Canadians learn that they often exceed the performance of managed stock funds. In addition, index funds often charge lower fees than conventional stock funds although Canadian index funds tend to charge more than US index funds.

Methods, Analysis, Portfolio management, Index funds

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Guilty as charged: Valery Fabrikant gets life for four murders

Article Abstract:

Fabrikant was sentenced to life in prison after a five-month trial for the 1992 murders of four people at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Fabrikant, who defended himself after firing 10 different lawyers, acted belligerent and incoherent during the trial.

Cases, Crime, Montreal, Quebec, Mass murder, Fabrikant, Valery

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