Global carbon market set to grow 56%
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme expected to remain dominant market
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 14:10
Latest news in Research and Markets
Fed chief hints at more rate cuts
Inflation rates to 2% in 2008: Fed report
- By: IE Staff
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 13:55
Canada ratings unaffected by proposed budget, says S&P
Canada’s fiscal performance will continue to top those of ‘AAA’ rated G-7 countries
- By: IE Staff
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 12:10
CLHIA commends 2008 federal budget
Association welcomes TFSA initiative
- By: IE Staff
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 11:55
TFSA meant to encourage savings, Flaherty says
Finance minister defends lack of action on capital gains taxes
- By: Regan Ray
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 10:55
U.S. durable-goods orders drop 5.3%
Business spending slumps
- By: IE Staff
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 09:40
Opening bell: Dollar slips following federal budget
Nortel cutting 2,100 jobs
- By: IE Staff
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 09:20
Capital investment to reach $250 billion this year: StatsCan
Biggest gains forecast in oil and gas extraction, transportation, and electricity generation
- By: IE Staff
- February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
- 09:10
Budget measures position Canada for continued growth: IIAC
Provincial governments have a responsibility to match federal business tax reductions, Russell says
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:50
Tax-free savings account a positive step, says IFIC
Institute says new plan will not trigger clawbacks on OAS
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:33
Budget assumes slower growth in Canada, U.S.
Most economists predict U.S. downturn won’t be severe
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:17
Medical expense tax credits extended, deductions for northern Canadians increased
Ottawa will also move forward on RDSPs and it plans to extend the existing capital gains tax exemption for publicly-traded securities
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:15
Budget programs target seniors
Government removes disincentives to work
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:10
Budget increases RESP flexibility
Ottawa proposes boosting time limits for contributions and access to funds
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:09
Tax breaks for business are minor
Budget includes an extension to capital cost allowances for the manufacturing sector
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 17:03
EI to be administered by an independent Crown corporation
As of 2009, premiums will pay for employment insurance
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:52
Feds allocate $66 million to establish carbon market
The creation of a carbon market will finally give Canadian industry cost certainty in dealing with its greenhouse gas emissions
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:52
Infrastructure big in federal government’s plans for Canada
Infrastructure big in Ottawa’s plans for Canada
- By: Gord McIntosh
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:50
Little of interest to financial services sector in budget
Expert panel and modernizing Bank of Canada only initiatives
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:49
Ottawa says Canada has an enforcement problem
But today’s budget is short on solutions
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:46
Overview: Feds introduce “housekeeping” budget
Although there aren't many goodies, the government has introduced a tax-free savings account
- By: Tessa Wilmott
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:35
Budget loosens rules for LIF withdrawals
LIF holders now have three options to get at their money
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:31
Tax-Free Savings Account makes its debut
Income earned on the savings plan is tax-free
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:30
Feds leave themselves little room to manoevre
Era of huge surpluses is probably over
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:30
Tuesday close: Financial and energy stocks boost Toronto markets
IBM's positive outlook pushes U.S. stocks higher
- By: Regan Ray
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:25