Central bankers keep rates high amid Canada recession
In Ottawa the Bank of Canada and U S Federal Reserve face a deepening downturn. Governor Bouey argues high rates fight inflation, noting Canada’s inflation remains higher than the U S and that reductions are unlikely without U S rate drops. Volcker’s stance mirrors the cautious path.
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Ottawa
Gerald Bouey
Bank of Canada
Paul Volcker
U.S. Federal Reserve Board
Bouey
Montreal Chamber of Commerce
Statistics Canada
Economic Council of Canada
Canada
U.S
Paul
Volcker
United States
Budget holds many implications for taxpayer planning
Tax specialists in Ottawa describe the budget as curbing tax planning devices and forcing a shift from long term to short term cash management. Retiring farmers selling farms to fund retirement and leveraged investors facing reduced deductions will feel the impact as taxpayers adjust to fluctuating income balancing mechanisms.
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Financial Times
Ottawa
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Mink farmer mockingly extols craft and fashion trade
Maple Furriers founder Martin Silverman talks about American mink quality and European markets at Frankfurt fair, noting American-made coats and craftsmanship. He fears shortage of skilled workers threatens luxury fur business while observing broader tax changes shift burdens on high earners.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago
Martin Silverman
Europe
Silverman
IRS
Maple Farriers
Frankfurt
Oak Park Village
Maple Furriers
Stanley Korshak
Midwest
New York City
Entrepreneur Hartley builds Bighart Oil in Saskatchewan oil patch
Regina report profiles Bob Hartley who, with an 8th grade education, built Bighart Oil and Gas Ltd. into a major Saskatchewan player. The company holds 80 percent of its assets in Saskatchewan, chiefly the Dodsland field near Kindersley, and pumps about 2700 barrels daily across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Texas. Hartley, 55, credits hard work and free enterprise, notes heavy investment since January, and cites personal cost including his marriage.
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Regina
Bob Hartley
Calgary
Hartley
Saskatchewan
Bighart Oil and Gas Ltd
Dodsland
Kindersley
Mobil Oil
Hudson's Bay Oil and Gas
Bighart
Texas
Alberta
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