Economy

“Spock” apologizes for wasting tax dollars

Faris Fink today expressed regrets over a California conference for IRS employees that featured a lame Star Trek parody, pricey hotel upgrades, and a gift or two funded at taxpayer expense.

By Staff |June 6, 2013

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China demands meat, global agribusiness wins

Global agribusiness will boom over the next decade.

June 6, 2013

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Global economy continues to struggle: Poloz

Canada’s new BoC Governor Stephen Poloz addressed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.

June 6, 2013

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Steady gains in housing market

Growing homebuyer demand and increased new-home construction suggests that Canada’s housing industry is headed toward a soft landing instead of a sharp correction, says Bloomberg News. The average home selling price in May 2013 is up 5.4% to $542,174 from May of last year, reports the Toronto Real Estate Board. Meanwhile, Statistics Canada says cities […]

June 6, 2013

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