http://canadafreepress.com/ Canada Free Press en Canada Free Press Copyright 2009 2009-07-05T16:41:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12315 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12315#When:11:21:00Z - Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd, Columnist, Troy Media Corporation The next set of political challenges will be simple: which political party can reduce public expenditure and reduce the role of government while doing the least damage to education, health and services to the elderly? Financial, Business, Economy 2009-06-25T11:21:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12196 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12196#When:13:10:01Z - Walter Burien Confidential Annual Financial Report Gee, it appears everyone recently is looking for an audit of the Federal Reserve to be done, why look or wait any longer, here it is! Financial, Business, Economy 2009-06-22T13:10:01-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12000 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12000#When:17:50:01Z Last week, General Motors finally declared bankruptcy. Many in government thought $20 billion in taxpayer dollars would save the company, but as predicted, it only postponed the inevitable. The government will dump another $30 billion into GM and take a 60 percent controlling interest for it. Public officials are now involving themselves in tactical business decisions such as where GM’s headquarters should move and what kind of cars it will build. Business 2009-06-15T17:50:01-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11971 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11971#When:13:34:00Z The downturn in the economy has many of us rethinking our retirement plans. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-06-14T13:34:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11970 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11970#When:13:32:00Z It really comes down to just two things: how much it costs for you to live, and how long you are likely to be here. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-06-14T13:32:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11791 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11791#When:18:01:00Z Mark Milke, Research Director, Frontier Centre for Public Policy In the bizarre new world created by Ottawa and Washington D. C., healthy companies - hello Ford, Toyota and other non-troubled automakers and their employees - are punished due to General Motors and Chrysler; the latter gave away the farm on pay, pensions and health benefits and, apparently, have employees and retirees who expect others to pay for such profligacy, as if there exists a right to the paycheques of others. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-06-08T18:01:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11766 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11766#When:12:22:00Z Diamond Rated - Best Financial Markets Analysis Article Gary North writes: Most people will not change. Too radical. Not going with the flow. Not betting against the herd. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-06-07T12:22:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11670 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11670#When:15:28:00Z [June 1] President Hugo Chavez announced the simultaneous bankrupcy, restructuring, and nationalization of General Motors. This is the latest in a long conga line of nationalizations by President Chavez, who repeatedly claims he’s reluctant to do any of it. Like every socialist before him, President Chavez claims he doesn’t REALLY want to run the auto industry, or the banks, or the housing sector, or the health care industry, or the…. But he’s being pushed into it by circumstances so dire, so desperate, so epic that ONLY President Chavez can handle it. And so, President Chavez stepped before the cameras today in Washington and announced that he was taking over General Motors. Not because he wants to, of course, but because he has to. He’s a reulctant auto executive, but his country needs him. His country is crying out for him. Business 2009-06-04T15:28:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11555 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11555#When:12:30:00Z 
With tight economic times and dwindling bank balances, retirement may not seem as idyllic these days. How can you adapt to this new financial environment and still make the most of your retirement? Financial, Business, Economy 2009-06-01T12:30:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11437 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11437#When:12:02:00Z Historians pinpoint the beginnings of U.S. power at 1811, with the liquidation of the First Bank of the United States, founded by Alexander Hamilton. Amid the winds of the War of 1812, First Bank ignored political pressure and insisted that even British bondholders, from the nation the U.S. was preparing to fight, be paid in full. The debt was paid because that was the law. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-05-28T12:02:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11410 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11410#When:14:06:00Z At some point, almost everyone dreams of having their own business. We want to be our own boss, run the show and do work that we truly love. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-05-14T14:06:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11409 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11409#When:14:02:00Z It’s the entrepreneurs’ lament. For want of a little start-up financing, the world could be missing out on the next, better mousetrap, ultra computer or low-cost, non-polluting fuel source. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-05-14T14:02:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11010 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11010#When:03:22:00Z The consumer is perpetually targeted directly by corporations and various businesses to buy, wear/use products, and then swiftly discard them when they are no longer fashionable. This method is called “planned obsolescence.” Planned obsolescence is defined as “the conscious decision on the part of an agency to produce a consumer product that will become obsolete in a defined time frame.” This phrase was coined by an American industrialist named Brooks Stevens. The fashion industry, car industry, and even companies that produce razors for shaving are but a few types of businesses that practice and promote this wasteful method of production and eventual planned consumption.  Financial, Business, Economy 2009-05-12T03:22:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11009 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11009#When:03:16:00Z Advertising often results in overspending and over-consumption by creating artificially induced needs. The usual catch phrases are “New”, “An exclusive offer”, “Everyone has one of these”, and/or “You deserve the best.” Other fallacious “Protect your children with …” not to mention lastly “Want to know what women really like?” manipulate the minds of targeted groups and raise/lower self esteem to encourage people to purchase their products. Business 2009-05-12T03:16:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11413 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11413#When:14:22:00Z Golf, for pleasure and business, is more popular than ever. But it can eat up significant amounts of time and money. How much is too much? Financial, Business, Economy 2009-05-08T14:22:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11412 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11412#When:14:16:00Z For many business people, golf is a way to network, entertain clients and donate to charity. But is it tax deductible? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Financial, Business, Economy 2009-05-08T14:16:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11554 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/11554#When:12:27:01Z The fact that you get the seniors’ rate at the movies doesn’t mean that you are too old to start a new business. If that’s where your passion lies what is the first step on the road to becoming a business owner? Financial, Business, Economy 2009-05-06T12:27:01-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/10594 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/10594#When:09:41:00Z It’s a lifelong dream… the kids have grown up, left the nest, and after decades of work you’re finally ready to retire. You’ve earned your place in the sun, and you’re thinking of giving up the hectic city life to live full-time at the cottage.  Financial, Business, Economy 2009-04-27T09:41:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/10593 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/10593#When:09:38:00Z Today’s economy has everyone looking for ways to cut costs. When money is tight, family vacations and leisure-time activities often top the list of things to go.  Financial, Business, Economy 2009-04-27T09:38:00-05:00 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/10510 http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/10510#When:08:21:00Z How much does Arturo Elias make as President of GMAC Canada?  How much does Tom Lasorda make as President of Chrysler Canada?  What about AbitibiBowater President David Paterson?  And really, should it matter?  After all, they’re private companies, or are they?  Financial, Business, Economy 2009-04-24T08:21:00-05:00