Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Canada’s central bank raises rates
Canada’s central bank has raised interest rates for the third consecutive time.
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Bank of Canada expected to hike interest rates
While Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, experts are divided on whether a subsequent rate freeze or further hikes are best for economic recovery.
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Canada’s central bank issues gloomier outlook while hiking interest rates
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada scaled back expectations for economic growth Tuesday while going further out on the interest rate limb with its second
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Canadian province controls the mortgage and its rates in Canada. Canadian banks play a vital role in the mortgage industry. A study made in 2004 revealed that, these banks cover around 63% of the entire mortgage industry in Canada. These yearly [...]

Freeze on tuition rates to thaw in Quebec
An end to the controversial and long-standing freeze on tuition rates at Quebec universities is on the horizon.
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Hydro-Québec rates going up to pay down debt
Hydro-Québec rates are to climb as of 2014 as Quebec nudges up the price of its “heritage pool” of hydroelectric power during a five-year sprint to bring down provincial debt.
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