loonie
 //   //  June 19, 2013  //  2 Comments

Canada economy

Global slowdown to hit Canadian economy, stock markets in 2013, economists say (Globe & Mail) A slowing housing market and uncertainty over the shape of a deal on the U.S. “fiscal cliff” are putting a lid …

Canada international relations
 //   //  June 18, 2013  //  3 Comments

Canada in 2013: International relations, foreign policy and trade

Foreign Takeovers: Canada Should Reject Chinese State-Owned Companies, Report Argues Canada should reject most if not all future corporate takeovers from Chinese state-owned enterprises, contends a new report from the University of Calgary’s School of Public …

world economy
 //   //  June 18, 2013  //  1 Comment

World Economy 2013

G8 summit and tax evasion: what’s really been achieved? Progress at the summit itself was virtually non-existent, with certain G8 countries – like the US – putting up strong resistance to change (The Guardian) … A …

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 //   //  June 18, 2013  //  2 Comments

Syria

G8 stalls on Syria A Group of Eight statement on Syria calls for peace but does not address Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who continues to receive support from Russia. Reuters (6/18), Reuters (6/17), The Washington Post …

Bospherus Bridge
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Turkey 2012 – 2013

Turkey’s Jailed Journalists (The New Yorker) What country jails the most journalists? Measuring strictly in terms of imprisonments, Turkey—a longtime American ally, member of NATO, and showcase Muslim democracy—appears to be the most repressive country in …

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Canada economy
June 19, 2013  //  2 Comments
Global slowdown to hit Canadian economy, stock markets in 2013, economists say (Globe & Mail) A slowing housing mark ...
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Wednesday Night #1633
June 18, 2013  //  No Comments
What a week – where to start? We will try alphabetically and promise not to include all 26 letters…   A is for Appl ...
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World Economy 2013
June 18, 2013  //  1 Comment
G8 summit and tax evasion: what’s really been achieved? Progress at the summit itself was virtually non-existent, ...
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Canada: Energy, environment & pipelines in 2013
June 17, 2013  //  2 Comments
Pipeline lawyer makes case for approval, says Northern Gateway will benefit all Canadians A lawyer for the Northern Gate ...