Department Seeks Input on Pension ReformLabour and Workforce DevelopmentMarch 5, 2010 12:03 PMThe Department of Labour and Workforce Development released a discussion paper today, March 5, to gather more input from employers, employees, unions and industry about private-sector pension-plan management.The Nova Scotia Pension Review Panel filed its final report last year and the department...
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Financial Regulation
Nova Scotia Pension Reform Discussion Paper
New Brunswick Amends Insurance Act
More protection for consumers under the Insurance Act (10/02/24)Feb. 24, 2010FREDERICTON (CNB) – The provincial government has introduced an amendment to the Insurance Act that will increase its ability to prohibit underwriting and rating practices to all classes of insurance beyond automobile insurance.Regulations will prohibit using credit scoring for underwriting and rating of property...
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Task Force Consultations on Financial Literacy
Ottawa, February 22, 20102010-012The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today welcomed the launch of an unprecedented public consultation with Canadians on financial literacy, as the Task Force on Financial Literacy released a discussion paper entitled Leveraging Excellence.“All Canadians are working toward a personal goal, be it retiring, buying a ...
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SECTOR REPORT RELEASED: BC
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SECTOR REPORT RELEASEDVICTORIA – A new report on British Columbia’s International Financial Activity (IFA) program recommends enhancements that would position Vancouver as a premier centre for international commerce and support jobs and expansion in the growing clean technology, green economy and digital media sectors, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced today.“British Columbia’s...
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Pension Consultation BC
The B.C. government is seeking public input on ways to strengthen the pension system and expand pension coverage for the majority of workers currently without occupational pension plans.Through this online pension consultation paper, British Columbians are being asked for their views on how to best address anticipated future shortfalls in Canada’s retirement income...
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Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report
Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy ReportCANADA’S INFLATION-CONTROL STRATEGYInfl ation control and the economyInfl ation control is not an end in itself; it is the means whereby m • onetary policy contributes to solid economic performance.• Low, stable, and predictable infl ation allows the economy to function more effectively. Thiscontributes to better economic growth...
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