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Make Canadians solvent again!!

Canada is attracting international attention for our garish household debt levels.  Not a good thing to be famous for! What a difference a decade of lax lending and low rates makes.  In 2008, we were one of the countries that … Continue reading →

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Government bonds offer a rare shelter in bear markets

On Friday, markets were spooked when the yield on the US 3-month treasury bill rose to 2.44% while the 10-year treasury yield moved below it to 2.38%.  Since investors normally require higher yields for loaning money over longer terms than … Continue reading →

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WWF: Plant diversity key to health for humans and the planet

The World Wildlife Fund notes that a 60% decline in wildlife populations since 1970 proves that working to protect animals is no longer enough to save them. We have to reverse the forces driving habitat loss and a huge part … Continue reading →

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