Gun registry chaos hits Canadian taxpayers and political fallout
Eye on the dome reports Auditor-General Sheila Fraser estimates the national gun registry will cost about 1 billion by 2005, exposing missteps by Allan Rock and mismanagement under Justice Minister Martin Cauchon. The piece notes $119 million promised costs, outside consultants, and rising opposition from gun owners and the Canadian Alliance as the Liberals face electoral pressure.
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Bank survey shocks investors with ARSP declines and GIC revival
A bank survey reveals Canadians plan to cut ARSP allocations to under 54,000 this year while three quarters shun mutual funds. RRSP money shifts to low-yield GICs at 3 to 4percent as fund redemptions persist since last spring, despite strong domestic growth and US tax cuts. Garth Turner warns of retirement risks and holds Investment Television Sundays on Global garth.ca.
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