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    system, a sound currency is crucial. Canada, one of the strongest economies in OECD, has a healthy banking system and conservative monetary policies. Its currency is greatly approved and accepted by world financial institutions and investors. Even though Canadian Dollar has some weaknesses compared to large economies like U.S or E.U, its advantages are stronger and

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    Scotiabank Analysis

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    provides an analysis and evaluation of the Bank of Nova Scotia’s primary business operations including their marketing and information technology (IT) systems and the company’s overall financial status and profitability. The methods of analysis used include secondary research of industry data, company reports, recent financial disclosures, as well as inquiries in various electronic databases. The purpose of this report is to determine whether or not the Bank of Nova Scotia, more commonly known as Scotiabank

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    The year 2008 was marked by an economic crisis in the United States that had international repercussions. Many events are cited as instigators of the subprime mortgage crisis, however, in the United States, the crisis was caused by three main factors: poor lending practices, the dot-com bubble burst and the after-effects of 9/11. Together, these factors led to the creation of a housing bubble that burst in 2008. A housing bubble is “defined by rapid increases in the valuations of real property until

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    the new formed political parties had an affect on how Canada is now. Firstly, the social credit party fought for things which are now available in Canada. Secondly, the Parti Quebecois stood for Quebec’s independence, and today, they have much more political power as a province than they used to. Thirdly, without the CCF, Canada might have not had the social programs it has today. In brief, without the creation of new political parties in Canada, the freedoms and amenities available might have not

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    Retail sales dropped 1.7 per cent in course of January till December. Year over year, sales were only up 1.2 per cent. The Bank of Canada cut its rate by a quarter point to 0.75 per cent in January. They stated that it was “insurance” against the possible effects of plunging crude oil prices on Canada’s economic growth. It is also widely speculated that the Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz could cut again if the economy gets worse. January retail sales where unusually weak. The sharp drop in

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    Macroeco Essay

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    manner in which it will be presented to me. Working together will ensure that all parts will be done well and on time. Question 1: Overview of the Macroeconomy: Interpretation (25 marks) Please discuss the current state of the macroeconomy in Canada. In particular please discuss the growth rates and gross domestic product, the unemployment rate and lastly inflation. Please discuss how these variables compare to both the short and long run averages. In providing answers, please provide where

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    to promote a shared vision and agenda in the global business environment? I think that Canadian business and government do engage together to help promote a shared vision and agenda in the global business environment. Canada is an energetic federation. The government of Canada can’t act alone to determine a resolved in the matter. The Prime Minister himself must follow the key activity. He has the leadership and he cares about what he brings to the people and to bring the chief and aboriginal leaders

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    are sometimes called tax shelters, secrecy jurisdictions, international financial centers, or simply offshores. They are the locations of a growing shadow economy of unregulated global capital (Global Financial Integrity, 2015). As defined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), tax havens are jurisdictions with no or very low rates of tax, strict banking secret provisions, lack of transparency and efficient exchange of information with other countries (Global Financial Integrity, 2015). Tax havens mainly

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    As previously mentioned, the key industries both in the country and coming from Canada are growing, as is the desire for continual cooperation among the countries. Businesses within such sectors need or will need efficient and cost-effective corporate banking to operate effectively. Today’s Russia boasts Nominal GDP of $1.850 Trillion

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    An analysis of Canada 's current economic situation depicts the nation to be under stress. Ottawa 's current fiscal policy aims to operate under a budget deficit which has the potential to take several years before balancing itself. A balanced budget may take longer to achieve than expected should the government of Canada not raise taxes or cut national spending.(Blatchford) In chapters eleven and twelve of Dinner Party Economics, Evie Adomait and Richard Mantra investigate macroeconomic policies

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