What Canada can learn from the countries that attracted investment
Scandinavian countries weathered financial crises before drawing in investment. What lessons do they offer Canada?
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A history of Canadian banks through economic downturns
The history of Canadian banking isn't just a story of boring stability. It's a century-long push-and-pull between stability and concentrated risk.
Why are less Canadian companies going public
Canada's public equity markets are quietly evaporating. Driven by soaring regulatory costs, a massive influx of private equity, and a wave of foreign buyouts, Canadian companies are choosing to stay private, sell early, or seek capital elsewhere.
The structural trade-offs of Canadian and U.S. banking
Is a safer banking system always better? While Canada’s highly consolidated Big Six oligopoly offers unparalleled stability against financial collapse, it comes with a hidden cost for innovation and small business growth. Discover how Canada’s defensive framework stacks up against the hyper-competitive architecture of the United States.
What would increased investment mean for Canada’s economy?
Increased investment from pension funds and foreign companies would help bolster Canada’s economy, as long as it’s done right.
What would decreased investment mean for Canada’s economy?
Canada’s growth has slowed amid lackluster investment from Canadian and foreign investors, and experts warn if the trend isn’t reversed, the country’s economy will stagnate.
