CLIAF will ensure that Canadian life insurers have access to wholesale debt markets on competitive terms
Agreements contribute $1.4 billion in new funding
The federal government unveiled the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) website on Tuesday.“I would invite Canadian businesses who are looking for new credit solutions to visit the BCAP website,” said Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, in a release. “Ensuring access to credit is one of our main priorities in taking action on the Canadian economy.”The BCAP […]
Measure will help stimulate Canada’s manufacturing sector, Clement says
The federal budget implementation bill was passed in the Senate on Thursday.Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, welcomed the support of the Senate and the House of Commons for the passage of the legislation that he says “will help provide the immediate economic stimulus the Canadian economy needs to combat the global recession.”The bill allows for […]
Businesses could feel impact of stimulus measures as soon as April
Special time-limited $3 billion stimulus fund
The budget is aimed at kick-starting the economy. But what about the fiscal fallout?
Flaherty introduces legislation
National securities regulator is on the agenda. But is the agenda too limited?