Canada’s budgetary balance to remain strongest of G7 nations in 2006, 2007
Move supported by Bear Stearns’ balanced-business mix strategy
Proposed framework will achieve transparency
Goal is to ensure integrity and transparency
Quality declines in North America as number of downgrades rises
Conservatives expected to maintain fiscal discipline
Strong commitment from RBC, Dexia BIL
Weak auto sector cast a shadow over positive year
Number of downgrades expected to increase
CESR to review proposed code of conduct