Canada's economy is suddenly the envy of the world

[D-rock]

Yeah. Too bad the wealthiest just head south though, huh? They don't wait in line.

They also have to subsidize the other people more there.




Yes, we have some of the greatest health care in the world.....

...as long as you're rich.

That doesn't say too much about us. It's a good thing our fire and police departments don't operate the same way.

 

[Trident1]

Canada's reason for great economy?

Tax cuts
Strong currency
Limits on stimulus spending
Low tariff rates

 

[Hot Mega]

Canada's reason for great economy?

Tax cuts
Strong currency
Limits on stimulus spending
Low tariff rates

The article says their "regulations" is the primary reason.:tongue:

Secondly, GWB..cut taxes as much as they could be cut and the rates Obama cut them to are even lower...so ..what gives?

 

[Trident1]

The article says their "regulations" is the primary reason.:tongue:

Secondly, GWB..cut taxes as much as they could be cut and the rates Obama cut them to are even lower...so ..what gives?

I don't know. The weak US dollar pulled the rug from under our feet. Canada's strong dollar definately helped and with the lowering of tarrif rates it'll get even stronger.
Oh well I live right near Lake Erie, all I have to do is set sail across the lake and I'm in maple leaf country.

 

[Hot Mega]

I don't know. The weak US dollar pulled the rug from under our feet. Canada's strong dollar definately helped and with the lowering of tarrif rates it'll get even stronger.
Oh well I live right near Lake Erie, all I have to do is set sail across the lake and I'm in maple leaf country.

Tax cuts myth down. Even when the article lists the contrasts in banking regulations as the reason, you cite "limits on stimulus spending" as a reason their economy survived crisis versus ours (I guess)??

So in your mind...when it comes to spending, your culprit is the $145B Bush spent on stimulus but not the nearly $800B spent on invading and democratizing Iraq?

 

[Ulysses31]

I was always under the impression things were tough in Canada financially and people were becoming more and more primal as a result :dunno: