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Old Age Security Cheques Slated to Arrive at 67

Ro Econ — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:49:20 +0000

A new problem has reared its head in Canada that surrounds proposed changes regarding when one receives Old Age Security (OAS) cheques. As of now if you've never put any money away (which is unequivocally a method to wind up on the streets when you hit 65) you'll get three cheques in the mail when [...]

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Earth Day Major Marketing Event

Ro Econ — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:36:04 +0000

Retailers Cry Foul For No Good Reason Earth Day. A day to inspire awareness about the environment close to home and around the globe. Awareness, however, has turned into opportunity. Nothing wrong with opportunity, but when those participating in the free market enterprise cry foul over the LACK of sales you know some people have [...]

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2009 Canadian Budget – A Collection of Views

Ro Econ — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:47:48 +0000

The federal Conservative government released their budget numbers yesterday to the tune of an 80 billion deficit over five years. Particular highlights included: * Tax cuts for lower and middle-income earners worth C$20bn * C$12bn in infrastructure spending including roads, bridges and clean energy programs over two years * C$1.9bn in tax measures for businesses [...]

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Canadians Heading to Polls – Liberals and NDP Wrong about Economy

Ro Econ — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:52:55 +0000

Liberals Take a Page From George Bush Forget about Obama v. Mcain. Canada is heading the polls this coming Tuesday and it's shaping up to be a doozy. The reigning Conservative minority government is teetering between majority and official opposition, a pretty big swing. Swing....the swing vote, turns out some key riding in Liberal haven [...]

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Quebec Wants More Money so They Can Seperate

Ro Econ — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:23:08 +0000

Let me get this one straight. The BQ are threatening to pull support from the Conservative government in Canada if they don't give them billions upon billions of dollars in payments. (Remember folks, only two provinces are net contributors to the 'provincial equalization program', Alberta and Ontario. Quebec, despite clever economics are not even close [...]

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Liberal Canadian Senators Abuse Taxpayers

Ro Econ — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 04:33:43 +0000

Man, DiscussEconomics is getting more and more politicla these days. A great news article from CTV News on the Canadian Senate. Whether you are a Conservative or a Liberal this has to disturb you, the fact Canada does not have an active senate, who have no power, who are not elected, should raise eyebrows. We [...]

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NO MORE GST! July 1st = 6%

Ro Econ — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:57:19 +0000

An election promise is fulfilled today as the Conservative government cuts the GST (goods and services tax) down from seven per cent to six. It will be the first time in its 15-year history that the general sales tax has been lowered. Make sure you check your receipts, especially big ticket items, as you purchase [...]

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