The Real Story on Interest Rates in Canada
A critical look at how lenders price money amid inflation and bank profits. The piece argues banks bear blame for high rates, cites spreads between savings and loans, and notes policy commentary predicting inflation risks and stubborn real rates. Also questions who profits as mortgage rates rise and savers seek liquidity.
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Health ministers call for tobacco tax to curb smoking
Monique Begin at the Fifth World Conference on Smoking and Health in Winnipeg argues higher tobacco taxes may reduce smoking, citing health and fire risks. She notes past tax hikes in Canada failed to sustain long term reductions and warns of poverty and welfare impacts.
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BC prophet Reg and political recalls stir Manitoba and BC
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