New Conference Board publication suggests ways Canada could dismantle barriers and make trade and investment gains
Top concerns of survey respondents are managing cost volatility and solvency funding
Western Canada will continue to outperform the rest of the country
Index recalculated using 2002 as base year
Engines of economic growth starved for funds
Economies in western Europe and Japan will weaken in 2007
New mines needed for Canada to shine in metals boom, Conference Board says
Report urges creation of a single Canadian market
Manufacturing growth to fuel hiring
Strong resource prices creating wealth throughout Canada