U.S. government debt that becomes a serious drag on growth would also weigh heavily on the Canadian economy
Modest gains in equities are likely
Stimulus measures should spur consumer and business spending
Minutes reveal increased concern for conditions in the U.S. housing market
Estate tax issue could cause quite a few headaches
Canada has tax treaties that reduce the pain of withheld taxes on foreign holdings, but taking advantage of them can be complex
Canadian financial institutions may have to report the holdings of their U.S. clients to the IRS starting in 2013