Banks Hide Losses As Tax Break Lets Them Dodge Taxes
Canadian banks report hefty profits but shift losses into loan provisions. Ottawa allows writedowns to be tax deductible, creating tax holidays that slash income taxes and widen the deficit. Banks like Scotiabank, TD, Commerce, and others report rising reserves against troubled loans while promising strong future profits.
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Ottawa
Scotiabank
the Royal
Bank of Montreal
CIBC
Feds
Ced Ritchie
Mike Wilson
Tom Hockin
House of Commons
Turkey
West Development Office Promises 1.2 Billion For Prairie Growth
A reader analyzes Canada Wests new Western Development Office replacing regional industrial expansion. He notes skepticism about funding sources and distribution, urges regional citizen meetings, and cites past failed federal grants. He calls for lasting benefit through regional planning and better use of prairie resources.
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Mulroney
West
WDO
Western Development Office
Department of Regional
Canada West
The
Prairies
Brian
Esterhazy Miner-Journal
Times-Star
Deloraine
Scratching River
Morris
London
Stan Roberts
New Western Party
Japan
Windsor
Detroit
U.S
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Canada
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