Industry News

Managers favour U.S. equities, oil: survey

A recent Russell Investments Canada poll shows that while a majority of investment managers still like Canadian equities, an increasing number expect U.S. equities to be a source of growth in the second quarter of this year. Bullish sentiment on Canadian equities, while falling 9% this quarter, still sits at a very strong 68%, the […]

By Staff |March 24, 2011

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Budget provides modest, targeted breaks for families

|| Take the Poll || Client Letter || Full Budget Speech || Summary of Measures || Economic, Fiscal Outlook || Financial Resolutions || While this year’s budget contains some tax breaks for average Canadian families, the changes aren’t much to get excited about. Fred O’Riordan, national tax advisor at Ernst & Young, says he wasn’t […]

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 22, 2011

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Budget 2011: Industry reaction

Reaction and response to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's budget announcement came fast and furious from the financial industry.

By John Powell |March 22, 2011

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Small caregiver credit, minor perks for seniors

A family caregiver tax credit of up to $300, a Guaranteed Income Supplement top-up of $50 a month for singles and $70 a month for couples, and elimination of the mandatory retirement age for federally regulated employees are not enough to improve the quality of life and increase opportunities for Canadian seniors.

By Vikram Barhat |March 22, 2011

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