Industry News

IIROC issues notice on market circuit breakers

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today issued a Notice providing guidance on market-wide circuit breakers in Canada, following the adoption of new rules on market-wide circuit breakers in the U.S., to take effect April 8, 2013.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Consumer confidence drops

Canadian consumer confidence fell sharply this month, and was the latest economic indicator to drop this week, along with employment, the housing market, and the Canadian dollar.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Canada’s corporate tax rate remains competitive

Canada's corporate tax rate dropped in 2012 as the last phase of federal cuts took effect. This tax cut is consistent with the global trend in the reduction of corporate tax rates, but Canada's rate fell faster than other countries' rates during the year, according to KPMG's Global Corporate and Indirect Tax survey of tax rates affecting business.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Canada promotes investment in innovative businesses

Canada is encouraging long-term investments in inventive Canadian enterprises.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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