But the companies in this sector must answer challenges relating to brand loyalty and pricing
International funds and managed products popular during RRSP season
Liberal government balances the books, cuts education taxes and capital taxes for business
The mutual fund arms of Canada’s big banks report healthy fund sales
Financial services companies continued to do well in the fourth quarter of 2006 and most firms believe that their prospects remain bright, although perhaps a little less so than a year ago.Bank of Nova Scotia, for example, says in its report for the quarter ended Jan. 31: “While economic conditions continue to provide a favourable […]
The federal 2007 bud-get was a surprise, both for what it did and didn’t do. While it delivered on some promises, it ignored others, leaving unclear what future tax policy would look like under a majority Conservative government.It also leaves unclear — should the Tories call an election this year — whether the promises they […]
Government proposes additional support for children in low income families
But defence receives only $354 million in new spending
Ottawa to increase transfers to provinces by $3.1 billion in 2007
$12.7 billion earmarked for new spending compared to only $9.7 billion for tax cuts