The unwritten rule that “big shall not acquire big” may have to change with the realities of the day
Now that the raucous and ugly spring session of Parliament is finally over, let’s take a look ahead to this fall in the House of Commons.A question that is bound to be on the minds of Liberals and Opposition parties alike is whether Paul Martin can continue the personal comeback that allowed him to cling […]
Certainly, paul martin, with a spanking-new 27-point lead in the polls, has pulled off the best Lazarus act since Pierre Trudeau quit the leadership of the Liberals, took the job back and led his party to a stunning majority in 1980.And, certainly, Stephen Harper is on the losing end of the most stunning reversal of […]
A funny thing happened after Ottawa’s fifth or sixth budget surplus: the 1970s style of voter has returned. They may not be wearing polyester or dancing disco, but they’re back.How else can we explain the prime minister being able to criss-cross the country doling out millions for social policy priorities and making a recovery in […]
It may be too early to write the final word on the fate of the Paul Martin government. But a couple of things are certain.Martin, himself, must be wondering why nothing sticks to some politicians — his Teflon-coated predecessor, for example — while others are magnets for barnyard mire. Martin, of course, fits the latter […]
Although nobody wants an election this spring, it’s a shame Conservative Leader Stephen Harper caved in so early on the latest federal budget. The far-reaching contents really do deserve thorough debate.The budget may have already passed into history for the media and the general public, but it will be a document on the minds of […]
The idea that perception is reality is nothing new to anyone connected with politics. But no doubt it has new meaning for Prime Minister Paul Martin after The Economist dubbed him “Mr. Dithers.”The idea that Martin is a ditherer is certainly nothing new. Several columnists have been kicking it around for months. But when such […]
Excise tax on jewelry phased out over five years
Canada is lowering its general corporate income tax rate to stay ahead of the United States.Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said Wednesday the corporate income tax rate is going down to 19% from 21% between 2008 and 2010 to maintain the tax advantage Canada has over the U.S.In 2004, Canada’s average federal-provincial corporate tax rate was […]
Monthly GIS benefits to climb