Industry

Housing market expected to surge: RBC

A steady increase in the number of Canadians intending to invest in a home further bolsters the resurgence of Canadian housing market, according to the 17th Annual RBC Homeownership Study. The survey, which tracks Canadians’ attitudes and behaviours around home buying and home ownership, revealed 10% of Canadians are likely to buy a home in […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 8, 2010

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Who says sustainable investing doesn’t pay? The Jantzi Social Index (JSI) posted a return of 5.22% in February, beating out both the S&P/TSX Composite Index (up 4.97%) and the S&P/TSX 60 Index (up 5.09%). Since its inception on January 1, 2000, the Jantzi Social Index has posted an annualized return of 5.49%, compared to 5.44% […]

By Staff |March 5, 2010

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Industry Reaction: Prudent budget misses growth opportunities

While efforts to return to fiscal normalcy sat well with the investments industry, the Federal Budget released in Ottawa today contained some disappointments, according to industry associations and analysts. Specifically, the Investment Industry Association of Canada had hoped Finance Minister Flaherty’s speech would include some incentives to boost investor spending, especially as it relates to […]

By Philip Porado |March 4, 2010

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Budget leaves families perplexed

Canadian families are bound to be confused. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s federal budget vows to slash the deficit but there are few details on how the conservative government plans to do so. With a budget firmly focused on businesses, large and small, there was very little for most families to rejoice about except for the […]

By John Powell |March 4, 2010

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