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Thursday June 7, 2012

June 7, 2012 by Graeme MacKay

By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator, Thursday June 7, 2012 Harper says time running out to tackle eurozone's woes Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Europe has so far avoided a "catastrophic event" that could throw the global markets into turmoil, butÊthat a "broader game plan" is needed to deal with the economic woes plaguing the continent. "Although our European friends have done a great job of avoiding a catastrophic event over the past four years, the fact is that we are nowÊfour years into this crisis and we do not have definitive solutions," Harper said during an interview with CBC's chief correspondent, PeterÊMansbridge. Harper said the United States, facing its own financial crisis in 2008 and 2009, "decided to put all energies towards dealing with the crisis,Êthey contained the crisis and reversed it. And the same thing needs to be done here." Speaking from London, where he attended the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Harper noted that many European countries areÊstruggling with recession, sovereign debt crises and banking-sector woes. The Bank of Canada said Tuesday that those problems have worsened in the past few weeks Ñ so much so that they have prompted aÊ"sharp deterioration" in global financial conditions. The latest crisis concerns the solvency of European banks, particularly those in Spain,Êbut a Greek exit from the eurozone following mid-June elections also looms as a potential shock. When asked how much room is on the runway, Harper said there is "still some room" but "we just can't constantly deal with short-termÊproblems Ñ we've actually got to have a plan to make this a stable situation.Ó (Source: CBC News) Canada, Stephen Harper, Eurozone, Financial, Advice, fiscal, integration, economist

By Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator, Thursday June 7, 2012

Harper says time running out to tackle eurozone’s woes

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Europe has so far avoided a “catastrophic event” that could throw the global markets into turmoil, but that a “broader game plan” is needed to deal with the economic woes plaguing the continent.

“Although our European friends have done a great job of avoiding a catastrophic event over the past four years, the fact is that we are now four years into this crisis and we do not have definitive solutions,” Harper said during an interview with CBC’s chief correspondent, Peter Mansbridge.

Harper said the United States, facing its own financial crisis in 2008 and 2009, “decided to put all energies towards dealing with the crisis, they contained the crisis and reversed it. And the same thing needs to be done here.”

Speaking from London, where he attended the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Harper noted that many European countries are struggling with recession, sovereign debt crises and banking-sector woes.

The Bank of Canada said Tuesday that those problems have worsened in the past few weeks — so much so that they have prompted a “sharp deterioration” in global financial conditions. The latest crisis concerns the solvency of European banks, particularly those in Spain, but a Greek exit from the eurozone following mid-June elections also looms as a potential shock.

When asked how much room is on the runway, Harper said there is “still some room” but “we just can’t constantly deal with short-term problems — we’ve actually got to have a plan to make this a stable situation.” (Source: CBC News)

 

Posted in: Canada Tagged: advice, Canada, economist, Eurozone, Financial, fiscal, integration, Stephen Harper

Wednesday October 1, 2008

October 1, 2008 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, Editorial Cartoonist, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday October 1, 2008

Economy engulfs TV debates

The financial crisis in the United States has forced the economy to the forefront of Canada’s televised leaders’ debates.

Broadcast executives yesterday rewrote the format of tonight’s French-language debate and tomorrow’s English-language event to allow the five politicians more time to discuss the fallout from the financial storm that has been pummelling stocks and financial markets.

The decision to devote more time to what has become the key issue in the election came after the Conservatives appealed to the broadcast consortium that runs the debates to reserve an hour – instead of 12 minutes – for the economy.

The New Democrats and the Green party endorsed the request, and the consortium agreed to set aside the first 30 minutes for the economy.

Gone are the opening and closing statements by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion, Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe, NDP Leader Jack Layton and Green party Leader Elizabeth May.

“Given recent events in the global economy and its impact on Canada the economy has become a paramount issue,” the consortium said in a statement.

“In addition, the moderators will take advantage of the flexibility built into the debate format to allow for more time to be devoted to this important issue.” (Source: Toronto Star) 

 

Posted in: Canada Tagged: Canada, debate, economist, Economy, Elizabeth May, Gilles Duceppe, Jack Layton, Leaders, sleep, sleeping, snooze, Stephane Dion, Stephen Harper

Wednesday October 1, 2008

October 1, 2008 by Graeme MacKay

Wednesday October 1, 2008

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday October 1, 2008

Economy engulfs TV debates

The financial crisis in the United States has forced the economy to the forefront of Canada’s televised leaders’ debates.

Broadcast executives yesterday rewrote the format of tonight’s French-language debate and tomorrow’s English-language event to allow the five politicians more time to discuss the fallout from the financial storm that has been pummelling stocks and financial markets.

The decision to devote more time to what has become the key issue in the election came after the Conservatives appealed to the broadcast consortium that runs the debates to reserve an hour – instead of 12 minutes – for the economy.

The New Democrats and the Green party endorsed the request, and the consortium agreed to set aside the first 30 minutes for the economy.

Gone are the opening and closing statements by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion, Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe, NDP Leader Jack Layton and Green party Leader Elizabeth May.

“Given recent events in the global economy and its impact on Canada the economy has become a paramount issue,” the consortium said in a statement.

“In addition, the moderators will take advantage of the flexibility built into the debate format to allow for more time to be devoted to this important issue.” (Source: Toronto Star) 

 

Posted in: Canada Tagged: Canada, debate, economist, Economy, Elizabeth May, Gilles Duceppe, Jack Layton, Leaders, sleep, sleeping, snooze, Stephane Dion, Stephen Harper

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