Budget measures position Canada for continued growth: IIAC
Provincial governments have a responsibility to match federal business tax reductions, Russell says
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:50
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Tax-free savings account a positive step, says IFIC
Institute says new plan will not trigger clawbacks on OAS
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:33
Budget assumes slower growth in Canada, U.S.
Most economists predict U.S. downturn won’t be severe
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:17
Medical expense tax credits extended, deductions for northern Canadians increased
Ottawa will also move forward on RDSPs and it plans to extend the existing capital gains tax exemption for publicly-traded securities
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:15
Budget programs target seniors
Government removes disincentives to work
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:10
Budget increases RESP flexibility
Ottawa proposes boosting time limits for contributions and access to funds
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:09
Tax breaks for business are minor
Budget includes an extension to capital cost allowances for the manufacturing sector
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:03
EI to be administered by an independent Crown corporation
As of 2009, premiums will pay for employment insurance
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:52
Feds allocate $66 million to establish carbon market
The creation of a carbon market will finally give Canadian industry cost certainty in dealing with its greenhouse gas emissions
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:52
Infrastructure big in federal government’s plans for Canada
Infrastructure big in Ottawa’s plans for Canada
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:50
Little of interest to financial services sector in budget
Expert panel and modernizing Bank of Canada only initiatives
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:49
Ottawa says Canada has an enforcement problem
But today’s budget is short on solutions
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:46
Overview: Feds introduce “housekeeping” budget
Although there aren't many goodies, the government has introduced a tax-free savings account
- By: Tessa Wilmott
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:35
Budget loosens rules for LIF withdrawals
LIF holders now have three options to get at their money
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:31
Tax-Free Savings Account makes its debut
Income earned on the savings plan is tax-free
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:30
Feds leave themselves little room to manoevre
Era of huge surpluses is probably over
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:30
Tuesday close: Financial and energy stocks boost Toronto markets
IBM's positive outlook pushes U.S. stocks higher
- By: Regan Ray
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:25
Program spending to increase by 3.7%
Federal transfers to other levels of government are increasing by more than 5%.
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:20
Canada can’t decouple from the U.S., Jenkins says
Central bank says U.S. is "too important"
- By: Regan Ray
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 15:10
U.S. home prices down sharply: S&P
Foreclosures up 57%
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 12:25
Home construction, sales and price gains to moderate in 2008
Economic conditions still favour Western Canada
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 11:30
Commodities have long-term staying power despite recession fears: BMO
Downward drift in gold, metals and oil will be very minor, says strategist
- By: Regan Ray
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 11:25
U.S. wholesale inflation accelerates
U.S. wholesale prices surged in January and core inflation also climbed above expectations.The producer price index for finished goods rose 1.0% on a seasonally adjusted…
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 10:10
Dollar rises ahead of federal budget
U.S. wholesale inflation higher than expected
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 08:20
Federal budget could include surprises
Surplus could climb by $1 billion
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 08:10