Any delays in fiscal stimulus likely to worsen growth prospects
Budget measures include new facility to purchase asset-backed securities underpinned by vehicle and equipment loans and leases
Also necessary to keep federal Tories in power
Conditions are better in Canada, but domestic financial institutions still face possible asset losses
Industry must move to increase transparency
Bank of Canada called on to boost transparency on its decision-making procedures
Business Development Bank to get $350 million injection
Consumers adapt to chilly economy by cutting back of spending
Companies advised to remain committed to long-term goals
Companies satisfied with the quality of service provided by banks