Who Likes Surprises? A Policy Framework for Avoiding Financial Crises
By C.D. Howe Institute Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Canada needs a policy framework and new governance structure beyond what is in place to reduce the potential for future financial crises, according to Paul Jenkins, former Senior Deputy Governor, and Gordon Thiessen, former Governor of the Bank of Canada. In “Reducing the Potential for Future Financial Crises: A Framework for Macro-Prudential Policy in Canada,” a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute, they make the case for establishing a formal committee with a mandate to identify potential systemic risks and to act promptly before they materialize.
Islamic Call to Prayer in the Royal Ontario MuseumBy Guest Column Monday, May 21, 2012
On Monday, May 21st (Victoria Day), I was guiding the children of a friend around the Royal Ontario Museum when I heard the Muslim call to prayer belting out of the PA system. After the full call was recited, there was an announcement that all would be welcome to join the prayers. I didn’t recognize where the room was in the building (perhaps because of the sound of my teeth grinding). Then the Muezzin’s call wailed on again. After that, presumably for ‘balance’ some church-bells dinged away for a little bit.
Host of Shen Yun calls on Premier to interveneBy News on the Net Friday, May 18, 2012
Calgary – The local host of Shen Yun is calling on Premier Allison Redford to intervene:to revoke the Alberta Culture Minister’s decision to cancel the shows at the Auditoria, that the Alberta government not give in to foreign influence by the Chinese Communist government, and act committedly to resolve this issue in the interest of Albertans and the Province.
CTF releases new data on gas taxes, tax-on-taxBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, May 17, 2012
- Families pay $82 a year in “tax-on-tax,” $1.7 billion nationally
OTTAWA, ON: On its 14th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released new data on gas taxes with several major findings.
Private sector pension crisis threatens all of us
By Guest Column Thursday, May 17, 2012
Much is being said about Canada’s crushing public sector pension debt, now estimated to be more than $300 billion, but few Canadians realize the potential additional cost to taxpayers of the collapse of the remaining private sector defined - as in guaranteed - benefit (DB) plans.
CTF releases new data on gas taxes, tax-on-taxBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, May 17, 2012
Families pay $82 a year in “tax-on-tax,” $1.7 billion nationally
OTTAWA, ON: On its 14th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released new data on gas taxes with several major findings.
Gov’t of Alberta cancels performances after group raises concerns about JubileeAuditorium with mediaBy News on the Net Wednesday, May 16, 2012
CALGARY—Alberta’s Minister of Culture and Community Services, Heather Klimchuk, responded to recent complaints of professional misconduct at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium by canceling future performances by internationally acclaimed Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Infamous Greyhound Beheader to be granted escorted community strolls?By Guest Column Tuesday, May 15, 2012
If there is a case to be made in pleading “not guilty” by reason of insanity, Vince Li likely has one. Nearly four years ago, Li, a man who had previously managed to work in a church for six months (leaving behind a relatively amicable impression on the pastor there) became one of the most gruesome and notorious murderers in Canadian history.
B’nai Brith Canada Exposes Anti-Canadian Muslim Website
By B’nai Brith Monday, May 14, 2012
TORONTO, – Following last week’s reports of anti-Jewish content in curriculum used in a Toronto-area Islamic school, B’nai Brith Canada is calling for a much wider investigation, pointing to postings on the website of the al Madinah Academy of Victoria, B.C. as one glaring example. The website specifies that it is supervised by the Academy’s founder, Sheikh Younus Kathrada, the same individual that was the subject of a complaint by B’nai Brith Canada in 2004 regarding posted sermons in which he stated that Jews are “descendants of pigs and monkeys” and “the brothers of pigs and swine” as well as calls to jihad. The website states that Sheikh Kathrada is a frequent lecturer in schools and universities throughout the country.
Jewish Community commends Canadian Government on helping to preserve AuschwitzBy B’nai Brith Monday, May 14, 2012
TORONTO, – B’nai Brith Canada leaders meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today in Ottawa have commended the Canadian Government for its contribution to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation. The B’nai Brith delegation will personally thank Prime Minister Harper at a reception this evening in honour of the Polish Prime Minister.
Nova Scotia teachers Pension Ponzi melts down in 2011By Guest Column Saturday, May 12, 2012
It’s been a disastrous year so far for pensions across the country as plans release their annual reports. These reports based on 2011 data don’t take into account the reality that equity markets have not risen dramatically since the beginning of the year, but rather have continued to lose value.
Open Letter to Premier McGuinty Regarding Minister Duncan’s Attack on Foreign InvestmentsBy News on the Net Friday, May 11, 2012
The Letter below was sent this afternoon from Sue Leslie, President of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association to the Premier of Ontario responding to a series of inaccurate comments Minister Duncan made about horse racing, while attacking a significant foreign investor.
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