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Life in the slow lane

At a time when Toronto should be heading into high gear, the mayor’s dated policies will hinder growth

Power to the people

St. John's

  • By: Gavin Will
  • June 24, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 11:03

Deficits vs rising costs

With both deficit-reduction efforts and rising government costs, the next four years will be tough for the Tories

Pass on grass

We are slaves to our grass — the short, green kind — yet it has very few advantages. Weeds are free, colourful and don’t require…

  • By: Paul Rush
  • May 30, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 12:55

Stable majority has its risks

Given the centre-left positions of Layton’s federal NDP, the Orange Crush potentially could spread beyond Quebec

More freezing in the dark?

Many Nova Scotia residents say that the province’s private electricity system is not working, with shareholders scoring big while users suffer through repeated outages

Is the homegrown offer for TMX better?

Editorial

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 30, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 12:55

Proxy fights are heating up. Be prepared: Guest column

Shareholders are taking increasing interest in the management of companies, and many are prepared to back their demands for change through proxy battles

Bye-bye, Gilles

The departure of the former Bloc leader and the rise of the NDP is likely to create some difficult situations for the premier, who cannot…

Betting big on “clean coal”

Environmentalists don’t like it, but proponents say that carbon capture is ultimately the best way to reduce greenhouse gases and conserve oil stocks over the…

The choices of Christy Clark

The new leader of the B.C. Liberals faces an uphill battle in the next election. Her best chance of winning may depend on moving quickly,…

Forecasters betting on Alberta

Investment by business and government is fuelling predictions that new energy and infrastructure programs will be good for Edmonton

  • By: Paul Marck
  • May 2, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 11:45

Clock is ticking for health care

Tough fiscal questions will finally have to be faced if Canadians are to retain the health-care system of which they are so proud

TMX/LSE report a burden for OSC

Editorial

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 2, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 11:45

The time to regulate MGAs is now: Guest column

Both consumers and the stability of insurance companies would benefit from decisive action to regulate a sector that has escaped oversight for too long

Vacant lots set to vanish

A long-moribund neighbour-hood south of downtown will be redeveloped into a thriving sports, residential and office complex

  • By: Andy Riga
  • May 2, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 11:45

Those who can, do. Those who can’t, sue

After a New York mother decided to sue over the education of her four-year-old, some wondered what an education is really good for

Harmonizing global markets

Canadian securities firms are doing more and more business abroad. It’s time for global regulators to catch up with the world of finance, where borders…

Manitoba’s oil sheiks

The land of farming, flight and financial products is building another persona. Barrels of crude from the Bakkan oilfield, while still no match for Alberta’s…

Desperately seeking sound direction

Editorial

  • By: IE Staff
  • April 4, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 14:42

The campaign budget

The federal budget was full of cookies for Canadians. But it ducked most of the tough questions, especially the pressing issue of how to deal…

Home invasion: The next generation

A puppy has recently entered my life. And like several puppies before, there is much peeing on shoes, chewing of objects and general domestic destruction.…

  • By: Paul Rush
  • April 4, 2011 October 29, 2019
  • 14:42

The contagion of public waste

Despite being awash in oil, Alberta’s public debt continues to spiral. It’s a self-perpetuating malaise that could use an injection of entrepreneurial principles

Storm clouds worry aerospace firms

Political flak over the cost of Canada’s new F-35 stealth fighter planes has some in the small but growing Nova Scotia aerospace industry concerned about…

Sales practices and practice management

It may be time to revisit the issue of free practice-management tools for advisors at fund company-sponsored events