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21 ways Budget 2017 will affect your finances + MORE Mar 23rd
1. Employment Income (EI) premiums are going up to $1.69 per $100 of insurable earnings from the current $1.63 per $100 of insurable earnings.
2. The tax credit for Public Transit Tax Credit on Passes will be eliminated effective July 1st.
3. Tighter rules on investment prod.... More »
Toronto real estate: 100,000 jobs at risk as new home sales drop to lowest level in 45 years Jan 22nd
The situation is “absolutely dire," according to a new report from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)..... More »
Notley responds to Ottawa's promise to compensate Kinder Morgan against political delays - CBC.ca + MORE May 16th
CBC.caNotley responds to Ottawa's promise to compensate Kinder Morgan against political delaysCBC.caAlberta Premier Rachel Notley is responding to an announcement this morning by the federal finance minister that Ottawa is willing to compensate backers of the Trans Mountain pipeline project aga.... More »
Vulnerability of indebted households to hit ‘historic’ levels as rates rise: PBO + MORE Jun 21st
The expected, gradual rise of interest rates over the next few years is poised to push the financial vulnerability of indebted Canadian households well above levels seen over the last three decades, warns a new analysis.
A report released Tuesday by the parliamentary budget officer predicted househo.... More »
Stock news for investors: Laurentian bank and BRP Jun 5th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
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Potash Corp. and the waning role of stock options
– theglobeandmail.com
A look at the company's evolving compensation program adds perspective to its potential merger with Agrium
Hanjin bankruptcy causes global shipping chaos, retail fears
– canadianbusiness.com
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion, with giant container ships marooned and merchants worrying whether tons of goods will reach their shelves.
The South Korean giant filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday and stopped accepting new cargo. With its assets being frozen, ships from China to Canada found themselves refused permission to offload or take aboard containers because there were no guarantees that tugboat pilots or stevedores would be paid.
“Hanjin called us and said: ‘We’re going bankrupt and we can’t pay any bills — so don’t bother asking,’ ” said J. Kip Louttit, executive director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California, which provides traffic control for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation’s busiest port complex.
As of Thursday, three Hanjin container ships, ranging from about 700 feet to 1,100 feet long, were either drifting offshore or were anchored away from terminals…
The South Korean giant filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday and stopped accepting new cargo. With its assets being frozen, ships from China to Canada found themselves refused permission to offload or take aboard containers because there were no guarantees that tugboat pilots or stevedores would be paid.
“Hanjin called us and said: ‘We’re going bankrupt and we can’t pay any bills — so don’t bother asking,’ ” said J. Kip Louttit, executive director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California, which provides traffic control for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation’s busiest port complex.
As of Thursday, three Hanjin container ships, ranging from about 700 feet to 1,100 feet long, were either drifting offshore or were anchored away from terminals…
Lululemon shares plunge on earnings outlook disappointment
– theglobeandmail.com
Vancouver-based company forecast fiscal third-quarter earnings between 42 cents and 44 cents a share
