Western Canada will continue to outperform the rest of the country
Real GDP growth should average about 2.5% in the first half of 2007
Calls on government to reduce impediments to bank consolidation
40% of TSX impacted by projected legislation
Weak labour productivity bodes ill for profit growth
Economies in western Europe and Japan will weaken in 2007
GDP would see very little impact of lower energy prices
Growth is now expected to average about 2.5% in the first half of 2007
Emerging markets offer challenges and but will opportunities for Western nations
Municipal and corporate issuance to drop modestly