Economy

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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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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U.S. Fed official to deliver plan to splinter big banks

The new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is aiming to break up big banks in the U.S.

By Staff |February 19, 2016

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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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