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Canada’s economic ranking improves

Canada's steady performance in 2012 helped the country move up in terms of economic ranking.

By Staff |March 14, 2013

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IPO tax strategy creates controversy

The New York Times’ Dealb%k reports on an “obscure” tax strategy some private equity groups are using to pull cash out of companies well after they IPO.

By Staff |March 14, 2013

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Canadian insurers will face hurdles in 2013

Canadian life insurers are in a better position than their U.S. counterparts, but still face challenges.

By Staff |March 14, 2013

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New home prices rise

It’s getting more expensive to buy a brand new home in some Canadian cities. The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) rose 0.1% in January, following a 0.2% increase in December, says Statistics Canada. On a year-over-year basis, the NHPI rose 2.2% in the 12 months to January, following a 2.3% increase the previous month. Read: […]

By Staff |March 14, 2013

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