Winnipeg floodway or dam plan nears decision
Manitoba faces a fateful choice between expanding the Duff Roblin floodway at about 660 million dollars or building a large dam near Ste. Agathe at roughly 543 million. Public meetings are under way as the Doer government weighs options with Ottawa on a 60 40 or 70 30 cost split.
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Dollarization in Canada: risks and potential gains analyzed
The piece argues Canada could face currency erosion, debt pressure, and potential shocks similar to Argentina, while weighing dollarization as a means to curb volatility, lower rates, and attract investment. It notes the Fed would set policy, NAFTA concerns, and the need for confidence in a stay-or-switch currency strategy. It cites Garth Turner and warns investors to consider converting to U.S. dollars.
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