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The real-estate sector contend their own downturn is, in effect, everyone’s downturn. (Orygun)

Canadians Abandon Ownership Thanks to Mortgage Restrictions

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Fall in Housing Activity Is Fomenting Economic Hardship

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The ease of tax compliance is a major consideration for international investors. (FCPP)

Tax Compliance Is Killing Canada’s Competitiveness

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Locals Are Losing Confidence in Their Own Economy for Investment

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Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is campaigning aggressively and counting on the public sector for support. (@RachelNotley)

What Control Freaks Did to Alberta

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Sheila Gunn Reid Unloads Rachel Notley’s Record before Election

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No podemos ignorar el problema y esperar que desaparezca. (Andrés Gerlotti)

Seis lecciones que nos deja la distopía venezolana

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Mantener la división de poderes y cortar al socialismo de raíz son clave

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Rather than focus on money-laundering laws, British Columbia should get its own house in order. (Voyager)

The Hidden Cost of a Money-Laundering Crackdown

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Complicated Regulations Fuel the Underground Economy and Corruption

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The Bank of Canada building in Ottawa. (Wladyslaw)

Why Canadians Are Suffering a Bankruptcy Spike

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Central Bank Announced More Aggressive Future Interest-Rates Increases

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Social engineering means the prioritization of causes other than the simple bottom line of the competitive, consumer-driven market. (Pxhere)

Social Engineering the Victor in Venture-Capital Handouts

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Innovation Ecosystems, Tech Sandboxes Promote Favoritism and Social Engineering

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The rising pressure on tech companies suggests their prevailing encryption methods are a barrier. (FCPP)

Encryption Backdoor Threatens Privacy of All

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Our Privacy Is Vulnerable to Foreign Powers

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The rise of cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin, has caught the attention of central banks and financial regulators. (FCPP)

State-Backed Digital Currency Offers Nothing for Canadians

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State Digital Currencies Are Doomed to Fail

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