Government

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Budget quick hits

Here’s a roundup of key changes the Liberal government introduced in this year’s budget.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 22, 2016

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Economic Indicators

Will Morneau follow Paul Martin’s playbook?

Former finance minister Paul Martin is still credited by the Liberals for helping save the economy during his tenure.

By Staff |March 21, 2016

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Budget could sting biz owners, zap advisor AUM

Your doctor, lawyer and accountant clients may face some unwelcome changes when Budget 2016 drops. And you could feel the pain, too.

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 9, 2016

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Worried about the market? Focus on federal budget

The global economy isn’t heading for a downfall, and federal budget will help boost Canada in the long term.

By Staff |March 4, 2016

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What the next U.S. president could mean for Canadian oil

The U.S. presidential election is only months away, and the outcome could impact how much—and how—Canadian crude flows into the U.S.

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 1, 2016

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Planning and Advice

Request to die shouldn’t come from substitute decision maker

A Parliamentary report is unclear as to whether a patient's children, an advisor, or someone acting as a PoA would be allowed to witness a request.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |February 25, 2016

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Even modest rate hike could derail Ontario budget

An unexpected rise in interest rates could jeopardize provincial government promises of balanced budgets.

By Canadian Business |February 24, 2016

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Alberta to get $250-million stabilization payment

Faced with plunging oil prices and employment levels, Alberta will get at $250-million boost from the federal fiscal stabilization program.

By Staff |February 23, 2016

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Economic Indicators

McKinsey’s Dominic Barton to lead economic growth council

As part of a federal growth strategy, Morneau announced the appointment of McKinsey's Dominic Barton as chairman of a new Advisory Council on Economic Growth.

By Staff |February 22, 2016

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Economic Indicators

Ontario’s budget woes due to overspending: think tank

Government spending—not slumping revenues—is responsible for Ontario’s chronic budget deficits, argues a new study by the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |February 18, 2016

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