Gearing up for the next vote
B.C. can boast a balanced budget and a thriving economy. Now, it's time to loosen the purse strings in time for a 2017 election
- By: Brian Lewis
- February 26, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Manufacturing consent
Instead of worrying about the upcoming budget, the focus should be on long-term reform for Canada's economy
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 26, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Whither the NDP?
One party that has noticed the inroads the Liberals are making into the labour movement is the Conservatives
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 12, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Whistleblowers need protection
Editorial
- By: IE Staff
- February 12, 2016 October 29, 2019
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The bones of the earth
There is a reason why Newfoundland is referred to as The Rock, as anyone who has walked any part of the island’s jagged, weather-beaten coastline…
- By: Gavin Will
- February 12, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Reversal of fortune
Although the oil and gas and potash industries are taking a beating, Saskatchewan still has an ace in the hole - agriculture
- By: Bruce Johnstone
- February 12, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Looking for a hookup
From east to west, Alberta's pipe dreams are foundering on local fears of spills and their costs. But these worries are overblown
- By: Mike Ganley
- February 12, 2016 October 29, 2019
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A time for advisors to show their worth
Editorial
- By: IE Staff
- January 29, 2016 November 12, 2019
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Guest column: “Best interest” standard not needed
The carve-outs for any proposed best interest standard to avoid adverse market consequences would be extensive and complicated
- By: Ian Russell
- January 29, 2016 November 17, 2019
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Some background on Canada
There's more to Canada than beer, coffee, doughnuts, hockey and maple syrup. Such as the immortal, "vamoose from this ranch"
- By: Paul Rush
- January 29, 2016 October 29, 2019
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More than resources
Canada needs to counter the international perception that the loonie is no more than a petrodollar
- By: Gord McIntosh
- January 29, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Trying a new tack
As 2015 came to a close, Nova Scotia rolled out the red carpet to business, including extending an olive branch to the film industry, which…
- By: donalee Moulton
- January 15, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Responding to Charbonneau
A new bill addresses corruption in awarding public contracts. But some critics say it does not go far enough
- By: Kevin Dougherty
- January 15, 2016 October 29, 2019
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Green energy will be a bust
Converting the grid to solar and wind power will create more problems than it solves in Alberta, as it already has elsewhere
- By: George Koch
- January 15, 2016 October 29, 2019
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The enduring power of glamour
Glamorous politicians aren't opaque or secretive. But they aren't transparent, either, showing just enough to keep voters engaged
- By: Gord McIntosh
- January 15, 2016 October 29, 2019
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A pivotal year for the investment industry
Editorial
- By: IE Staff
- January 15, 2016 November 12, 2019
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B.C. powers up with new cabinet
B.C. voters gave Trudeau a big vote of confidence. Now, he has to deliver on several fronts, from oil to the environment and housing
- By: Brian Lewis
- December 11, 2015 October 29, 2019
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Topping up the oil tank
Oil prices are lagging, and so is prosperity. But massive new investments offshore may mean a North Sea-style boom in the future
- By: Gavin Will
- December 11, 2015 October 29, 2019
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Tories’ turn for reinvention
The next few years are likely to see the federal Conservatives looking for both a new leader and a new way to win the next…
- By: Gord McIntosh
- December 11, 2015 October 29, 2019
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The wrong solution at the wrong time
Editorial
- By: IE Staff
- December 11, 2015 November 12, 2019
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Finding a fortune in the dumpster
On a recent binge of digging and tossing, a sheaf of old deeds to properties located in central Toronto came to light. Could newfound largesse…
- By: Paul Rush
- November 27, 2015 October 29, 2019
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Bridging the testator/executor gap
Many family executors fail to appreciate the weight and complexity of the task. Advisors can help clients have these conversations
- By: Mark O’Farrell
- November 27, 2015 October 29, 2019
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“Not enemies, but friends”
Trudeau must fulfil three main campaign promises and build bridges with groups such as the civil service and the media
- By: Gord McIntosh
- November 27, 2015 October 29, 2019
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What’s in the future for PKP?
Although Quebecor scion and PQ leader Pierre Karl Péladeau has run into political headwinds, he shows no signs of leaving