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New year, old issues

With the minority PQ government, the listing Liberals and new parties, Quebec faces uncertainty

The lucky side of 13

Roughrider fans are hoping 2013 will be the year that football will match the economy with big wins

Guest column: The industry and the new OSC fees

Are dealers getting what they need from the regulators?

  • By: Ian Russell
  • December 14, 2012 November 17, 2019
  • 00:00

Galoshes, vacuum tubes, flat 50

If you know what these mean, you are also likely to pine for the days of "home delivery"

  • By: Paul Rush
  • December 14, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 00:00

No power to the people

Dunderdale isn’t getting any points for using a private bill to get a giant power project approved

  • By: Gavin Will
  • December 14, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 00:00

Clean it, then ship it

A businessman has proposed a solution to the Northern Gateway Pipeline fight dividing B.C. and Alberta

  • By: Brian Lewis
  • December 14, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 00:00

Comment: How to lose market share

An investor advocate suggests that the fund sector should embrace reform or face an investor rebellion

  • By: Ken Kivenko
  • December 14, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 00:00

Return of the bureaucrats?

Editorial

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 14, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 00:00

Demise of the diner

It’s been a tough 12 months to be a fan of family-owned, hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Winnipeg. The challenge for these independent eateries, many of which…

Private oil corporations are key

Canada should resist the overtures of gigantic, state-owned oil companies.

  • By: George Koch
  • December 3, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 12:40

Copycats “R” Us

Canada may not be a world heavy weight, but we have our pride.

Bridging troubled waters

A developer says that Montreal needs the boost of a spectacular new bridge. But who will pay?

  • By: Andy Riga
  • December 3, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 12:27

Foreign investment’s murky politics

The PMO seems to open and close the door for reasons only it understands

OBSI needs more real power

The embattled industry ombudservice has been fighting wars on two fronts over the past year

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 3, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 12:16

Why take silly risks? Because they’re out there

Falling to Earth in a big suit certainly takes courage. But so do Latin exams

  • By: Paul Rush
  • December 3, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 11:27

Fairness for the Street

It would be better if regulators and, in particular, OBSI could treat both the industry and clients fairly and with respect

Can the PQ survive new taxes?

Only a few months into its new term, the PQ is sliding in popularity

Energy supplies and the future

The customers and competitors for oil and gas are changing. Failure to face the issues will lead to major problems in the years ahead

Getting real about a fiduciary standard

Editorial

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 9, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 00:00

Slap down

Rate increases and bonuses at Nova Scotia Power draw the ire of all three parties

Looking beyond growth

Premier Brad Wall says better planning is needed

When de-accumulation is good

The urge to purge sometimes comes late. But "better late than never" applies

  • By: Paul Rush
  • October 25, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 23:00

SRI can help meet new challenges

Many advisors would benefit from serving the growing number of clients who are looking for investments that fit their own values

  • By: Gail Taylor
  • October 25, 2012 October 29, 2019
  • 23:00

Just ban it

While we dither over smoking in public places, the worst abuses are in private

A different kind of mayoralty race

Winnipeg's Sam Katz is facing a storm of controversy