FINTRAC collecting too much info on innocent Canadians Canada’s privacy watchdog is blasting a federal agency that is supposed to be gathering financial intelligence on suspected terrorists and money launderers, but has also collected personal banking records of thousands of ordinary Canadians not suspected of anything. … [Privacy Commissioner Jennifer]
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Peace, order and good government, eh?: Jim Flaherty’s Economic Inaction Plan
Flaherty says private sector responsible for stimulating economy Stimulating the economy ultimately falls on the heads of the private sector, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Monday. “We’ve done a lot through the tax system to encourage Canadian executives, business people, to start utilizing some of the capital they have on
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Dear Jim Flaherty: And you think you’re frustrated?
Jim Flaherty to business leaders: Loosen your fists To Jim Flaherty’s frustration, there is a massive wad of idle cash in the Canadian economy. The finance minister would like to get the money in circulation, creating jobs, improving productivity, boosting consumer confidence and helping the country to compete against the
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