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Canada – A world leader in banking amidst economic turmoil
Finance ministers of the G7 nations met in Rome, Italy this past weekend to discuss the global financial crisis and to coordinate more secure banking practices for the future. Canada was singled out as having among the safest and most stable banking practices. The Group of 20 nations is looking to Canada as a leader [...]
Full StoryClement urges India to invest in Canada
Canada is wide open for business and is still a wise place to invest despite its weakened economy, federal Industry Minister Tony Clement is telling government officials and business leaders in India this week. Mr. Clement arrived in India on Saturday for a six-day visit to New Delhi and Mumbai, and during a teleconference with [...]
Full StoryFive Reasons to Invest in Canada
The opportunities in Canada are good and maybe in the short term or mid… as for the long term… that takes more time to see. Canada is in the most “comfortable” position compared to the other G8 countries. 1.“Peak Oil” theory. As shown in chart below, NYMEX Feb 09′s crude oil price is $40.8 and [...]
Full StoryNew tool for building nest egg
TAX FREE SAVINGS PLAN (Photo-Glenn Lowson/NationalPost) Tracy Broeze, a financial advisor with ExcelPlan Financial/FundEX Investments Inc. of Burlington, Ont. Its tremendous versatility and wide-ranging applicability may have taken some explanation but the new tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) are rapidly being embraced by investors, say financial experts across Canada. “They are extremely popular with my clients,” [...]
Full StoryUS banks are crying but Canadian banks are making money
Bank of Montreal reported a fourth-quarter profit of $560-million on Tuesday, up 24 per cent from $452-million a year earlier. While a number of its rivals have pre-announced writedowns and other key elements of their fourth-quarter results, BMO is the first to give the market the full picture. “Taken in context, Bank of Montreal’s earnings [...]
Full StoryCanada-China Investment Service
To promote, attract and retain China direct investment in Canadian agriculture, agri-food industry is one of our important services. When a country has as much to offer as Canada, it’s impossible to pinpoint a single reason to invest in Canada. Canadian agricultural and agri-food industry boasts multiple advantages and unparalleled potential — a place where businesses [...]
Full StoryDirect foreign investment in Canada up 14 pct in ’07
Direct foreign investment in Canada grew 14.4 percent last year, the biggest jump in eight years, as companies scooped up assets in the manufacturing and oil and gas industries, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. But Canadian direct investment abroad fell 2.9 percent in 2007, the second annual decline ever registered, reflecting the appreciation of the [...]
Full StoryChanging patterns in Japanese investment in Canada.
Over the years and for various reasons, Japanese investment in Canada has declined. But at the same time, the motives of Japanese investors began to change, as did the types of industries in which they had traditionally invested. A new appreciation for Canada’s educated workforce and a new commitment by political leaders promise to make [...]
Full StoryHow to Make Money with the Soaring Canadian Dollar
1) Simply buy in to the Canadian Economy. The simplest way and safest way to do this would be to purchase some high grade Canadian Government or Corporate Bonds. These will yield a respectable percentage, most likely between 4 and 7 percent and at the same time you may also extent your return through a [...]
Full StoryCanadian Economy dependence on the US economy
The Canadian economy has proven to be a safe and predictable place to put your long term investments. You’ve heard the old saying “When the U.S. sneezes, everyone else catches a cold.” Well, that does not completely hold true. Yes, it is true that the U.S. is a large economic power and a strong trading [...]
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