Green economy begins to take shape
But the federal government is dithering on taking true action on climate change
- By: Gord McIntosh
- April 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 10:46
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Risk management must become top priority
Incentives matter when it comes to shaping both individual and corporate behaviour. Financial services firms — and their regulators — must absorb this truism and…
- By: IE Staff
- April 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 10:46
Coping with U.S. withholding taxes
It has been a difficult and challenging time for investors. And to make matters worse, they are now confronted with different and conflicting views on…
- By: Ian Russell
- April 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 10:46
Poor service leads to lost clients
There is a lot of talk about meeting client expectations and what happens to relationships when expectations aren’t met. Maybe our family is under an…
- By: IE Staff
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 16:23
Charitable (mis)giving
Giving one small donation to charity can open the requests floodgates
- By: Paul Rush
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 16:05
Financial services must be available to all
The industry must ensure that Canadians of modest means have access to basic services
- By: Richard E. Austin
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 16:00
Mayor Miller’s new allies
You wouldn’t expect the allegedly socialist mayor of Canada’s largest city, which is allegedly teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, to relish his annual meetings…
- By: John Barber
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 15:57
Volatile housing market has deep impact
Rapidly rising house prices have driven many migrants back to their province of origin
- By: Michael McCullough
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 15:55
Montrealers feeling snowed under
Despite the city’s best attempts, speedy clearing of snow is being thwarted by the workers’ union
- By: Don Macdonald
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 15:54
A legacy governments should maintain
The current government could learn a lot from the Mulroney government’s communication skills
- By: Gord McIntosh
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 15:52
Expert panel another round of navel gazing?
If federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty hopes to be the one who finally rationalizes the securities regulatory system, he’s going to have to do better…
- By: IE Staff
- March 4, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 15:49
Halifax readies for new real estate
Halifax, it seems, is running out of room. The big problem is a lack of top-notch commercial real estate in the city’s centre. This lack…
- By: donalee Moulton
- February 20, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 13:04
B.C. government eyes carbon tax
Linking such a tax to the province’s $11.1-billion transit plan is a no-brainer
- By: Brian Lewis
- February 20, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 13:04
Setting the record straight
Why countless attempts at cleaning up the lobbying business have not had much impact
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 20, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 13:04
“Next year” finally arrives in Saskatchewan
Residents of Saskatchewan are going to have to get used to being in a “have province”
- By: Bruce Johnstone
- February 20, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 13:04
Firms should welcome a more robust ombudservice
Trust is something that must be earned, not assumed. More important, it must be given before it can be received.The financial services industry frequently preaches…
- By: IE Staff
- February 20, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 12:52
Women make inroads — and sacrifices
Funny, but I have always thought that the financial services industry was a great place for a woman. Granted, I like numbers. Give me an…
- By: IE Staff
- February 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 21:49
Is Alberta’s economy growing up?
When Alberta’s economy crashes, you really know it. There are mass layoffs, foreclosures, bankruptcies, empty office towers, weed-eaten industrial parks, homeowners walking away from mortgages,…
- By: George Koch
- February 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 21:27
On the verge of a new paradigm
There’s no doubt that new Brunswick’s forestry industry was dealt a knockout punch in 2007.With its profitability solely dependent on the long-gone weakness of the…
- By: Chet Wesley
- February 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 21:27
A very messy situation
There is a certain irony in that Stephen Harper’s Conservative government is now dogged by two Cold War relics from previous regimes.One of those relics…
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 21:27
The rebirth of Jean Charest
The trademark phrase of Bernard Derome, Television de Radio-Canada’s long-running anchorman, is: “Si la tendance se maintient,” which means “If the trend continues.” Derome is…
- By: Kevin Dougherty
- February 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 21:27
Reforms are needed to eliminate underlying inefficiencies
It’s starting to feel a bit like a replay of the early 1990s. Talk of a U.S. recession is in the air; banks are coming…
- By: IE Staff
- February 1, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 21:27
Newfoundland and Labrador raking it in
Expecting a record surplus, the province is quickly shedding its “have-not” status
- By: Gavin Will
- January 21, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 15:03
Alberta’s loss is Manitoba’s gain
The coming royalty rate increase in Alberta is proving to be a godsend for Manitoba’s oil sector
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- January 21, 2008 October 29, 2019
- 15:03
Hunt faces new threat
Hundreds of men will soon climb out of their boats off the northeast coast of Newfoundland and gingerly alight onto the heaving pack ice that…