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Debt levels fall as governments balance budgets: Fraser Institute

(April 24, 2003) Canadian government debt is on the decline thanks to the recent focus on balanced budgets, according to a study released today by the Fraser Institute. Federal, provincial and municipal debt was $797 billion in 2001, down from $851 billion in 1996. However, the debt drop was more than offset by increases in […]

By Doug Watt |April 24, 2003

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By Staff |April 23, 2003

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Wealthy clients underserviced, seeking more advisor contact: Survey

(April 23, 2003) Nearly half of Canada’s millionaires have switched financial advisors in the last five years, often due to lack of contact, suggests a survey of high net worth clients conducted by the Stenner Group in Vancouver. Most respondents report having a good relationship with their advisor. However, in the past five years, 43% […]

By Doug Watt |April 23, 2003

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Bank of Canada lowers growth forecast, hints at interest rate hikes

(April 23, 2003) The Bank of Canada today lowered its forecast for economic growth and said it would likely have to raise interest rates later in the year to keep inflation in check. Governor David Dodge also said that the SARS outbreak in Toronto could impact the Canadian economy, but added it’s impossible to say […]

By Doug Watt |April 23, 2003

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