Canadian Bank Rate Dips as Relief Sparks Rate-Down Hopes
Bank rate falls one basis point to 8.94 per cent near a 12 month low, easing fears of a jump after a fraud scare involving politicians hit the dollar. Bank of Montreal economist Lloyd Atkinson predicts further reductions and a 9 per cent prime by year end amid mixed economic signals and rising deficits.
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Lloyd Atkinson
Atkinson
Treasury
Conference Board of Canada
Ontario
Bank of Canada
John Crow
Conference Board
Crow
Canada
NDP
Spicer Commission Reflections Tone on Canadian Democracy
The article surveys opinions from Canadian newspapers on the Spicer Commission and its impact. It notes frustration with politicians, calls for voting reform, and concerns over Quebec participation and national unity, mentioning CBC and Via Rail and minority rights.
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Humbolt Journal
Canada
CBC
Mexico
Weyburn Review
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Spicer Commission
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Pembina Times of
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Stonewall Argus
Tisdale Recorder
Moosomin World Spectator
Spicer and Co
Toronto Gun
By Fred McGuinness