Endangered five year mortgages in Canada warn of prolonged rates
A financial column argues long term 4 and 5 year mortgage terms are vanishing as high rates persist. It warns renewals tilt to one year, cites fears of 16 percent payments next year, and condemns the Mortgage Rate Protection Plan as ineffective. It urges rate deductibility to aid the middle class and criticize taxation and policy that burden homeowners.
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TD Bank
Marc Lalonde
Canada
Brian
John
Mondale picks Ferraro prompts mixed reaction in Canada
Ottawa reports a broad public servant wage productivity pact while Monique Begin resigns as Health Minister. In US politics Mondale names Ferraro as running mate drawing both praise and derision. Canada’s Liberal leader Iona Campagnolo dismisses Mondale’s pick as expediency as supporters debate the star power versus risk.
Turner Calculates Sept 4 1984 Election Amid Uncertain Economy
Paul Hellyer discusses Prime Minister John Turner's choice to dissolve Parliament and favor September 4 as the election date. Weather, enumerator lists, the Queen's visit, and unemployment forecasts shape the political calculus. May 1985 is ruled out, and risks include a byelection for Turner and shifting public opinion.
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John Turner
Progressive Conservative Party
Brian Mulroney
Tom Maxwell
Conference Board of Canada
U.S
Maxwell
California
Mexico
Turner
B.C
Speaking of Canada and its evolving status in history
Quotes from 1846 and 1949 reflect views on Canada’s autonomy and identity. Disraeli foresees Canada as a Russia of the New World while a 1949 remark laments Newfoundland joining Canada, noting a Dominion’s perceived death amid bilingual realities.
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Canada
United States
Russia
P.M
Benjamin Disraeli
Marcel Chaput
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