Tag: income trusts

October 9, 2008

Canadian Election: What did Stephen Harper Know About Interest Rate Cuts?

In the CBC interview with Peter Mansbridge on Tuesday night, Stephen Harper disclosed that the Bank of Canada would be taking action with interest rates as part of an effort to help with the international economic situation. This announcement is unprecedented.  My question:  should it be considered illegal and a breach of trust? Why the question?  It’s of the utmost importance that at least two […]

October 9, 2008

Canadian Election: Harper’s Buying Opportunity?

In an interview with Peter Mansbridge on Tuesday night, Stephen Harper suggested that the market sell-off would present an excellent buying opportunity for investors. Great.  Thanks Steve.  Wonderful advice, you cold, callous fish. Of course, this advice is easy to act on if you’ve got oodles of cash sitting under your mattress.  However,  most Canadians don’t after having their savings wiped out as a result […]