Economic Indicators

High taxes mean Canada can’t compete, says Fraser Institute

High income tax rates and the relatively low level of incomes at which they apply are hurting Canada's economic competitiveness with the United States and other G7 nations, finds a study by the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |October 10, 2013

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Buffett makes $10 billion on crisis loans

Warren Buffett invested in floundering blue-chip companies at the beginning of the recession and now that the firms have recovered he’s reaping a substantial profit— $10 billion, with more to come, the Wall Street Journal says.

By Staff |October 10, 2013

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Is the U.S. more socialist than Canada?

Canadians have enjoyed more economic freedom lately then their neighbours to the south, reports the Manhattan Institute.

By Staff |October 10, 2013

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Janet Yellen: the teenage years

Even as a teen, friends of future Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen new she was destined for big things, Business Insider reports.

By Staff |October 10, 2013

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