Canadian economic aftershocks from Toronto summit spark dollar caution
The Toronto summit sparked a currency rethink as the U S dollar rose against the yen from about 125 to 134. Bank of Commerce economist Bengt Gestrin warns of false optimism and a potential dollar drop that could lift interest rates. Canadian dollar strength and Japan's real estate mania add to concerns about global markets and budgets.
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Pages coalition on mail delivery foes and prairie issues
Editor Daniel Pah jay pushes a coalition against free home mail delivery arguing user fees would cut postal deficits and rural discrimination. He urges prairie issues for the federal election, notes Ottawa livestock aid as a one shot, and highlights Reform Party regional campaigning with Manning as a credible voice.
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