Standard & Poor's report examines effect
Half of corporate clients negatively affected
Canada to lag U.S. in 2005
Productivity growth would cushion impact of volatile loonie
Further large rise of the loonie seen as unlikely
Stronger loonie likely to persist, says BMO economist
Bank of Canada governor speaks in Brazil
Canadians need to adapt to changing economic world
Businesses must focus on competitiveness
Says Bank of Canada should not take pre-emptive action now to help exporters