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Canadian vulnerability in the face of the global economic crisis
As Prime Minister Stephen Harper heads to London for the G-20 leaders’ meeting on the global economic crisis, he will undoubtedly tell other leaders that…
Stimulus impact of tax cuts negative in a zero interest rate economy: report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Tax cuts are the worst possible economic stimulus with Bank of Canada interest rates heading to zero, and…
How Will the Budget Stimulus Work When Central Bank Rates Are Close To Zero?
Why Tax Cuts Are the Worst Possible Fiscal Stimulus Download 229.27 KB4 pages
Ontario budget must fill federal void
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT TORONTO – The province’s upcoming budget needs to make up for the federal government’s failed response to the…
Ontario Alternative Budget 2009
No Choice But to Lead: Filling the Federal Budget Void Download 215.51 KB6 pages
Low interest rates alone not enough to jump-start global economy: report
OTTAWA—Monetary policy with zero or close-to-zero interest rates are not enough to pull the national and global economies out of the current recession, says a…
Money, Bank Capital and Zero Interest Rates
With Central Bank Rates Approaching Zero, Can Economic Policy Be Effective? Download 223.77 KB 6 pages
A Movement of Ideas
The World Social Forum, is it a model for political change? Download 561.78 KB 19 pages
Harper government free riding on U.S. stimulus package: Report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—The Harper government is relying too heavily on U.S. fiscal stimulus measures to pull Canada out of recession,…
The Obama Effect
Canada-US Relations in a Time of Economic Crisis Download 156.52 KB10 pages
Obama visit puts Canada on the defensive
When President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper meet in Canada this Thursday, the growing economic crisis will be the main point of discussion.…
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