Budget

Flaherty buys his budget shoes

In keeping with tradition, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty picked up a new pair of shoes in Toronto ahead of next week's federal budget.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |February 7, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Outlook strong for agriculture sector

The Canadian livestock industry is set to benefit from a variety of factors this year, including lower feed costs, the weaker loonie and expected stronger economic growth on both sides of the border, shows a BMO Economics Agriculture Report.

By Staff |February 7, 2014

2 min read

Economic Indicators

How to plan for solo retirement

In Canada 43% of seniors 65 or older are single, says Statistics Canada, and those who didn’t plan to be alone in retirement could be facing financial hardship, says BMO.

By Staff |February 5, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Canadians divided on outlook for retirement

There are stark differences among Canadians on the stress and anxiety that comes from thinking about their retirement savings, shows a survey for Franklin Templeton.

By Staff |February 5, 2014

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Tories aim tax breaks at average Canadians

Budget 2014 clamps down on trusts

LIVE: CBC’s pre-budget chat and video stream

Help Flaherty choose his tie for budget day

Flaherty buys his budget shoes

Outlook strong for agriculture sector

How to plan for solo retirement

Canadians divided on outlook for retirement

Federal budget to tighten taxes, says KPMG

Rick Mercer makes fun of FATCA