The Causes of Crisis

March 19th, 2009 • No Comments

G20 leaders are set to meet in London for the Summit on April 2nd, with an increasingly lengthy list of regulatory and rule-concerned topics to resolve during a time of economic uncertainty. When the focus should be on economic stabilization and restoration, the focus is on economic reform, yet again. Continue reading ‘The Causes of Crisis.’

EU Meet to Discuss Financial Crisis

March 19th, 2009 • No Comments

The leaders of European Union (EU) member countries have convened today to begin a two-day conference ahead of the G20 summit in London on April 2nd. They convene to draw up a united European front for tackling the financial crisis, to be presented to the other members of the Group of 20 developed and developing economies. Continue reading ‘EU Meet to Discuss Financial Crisis.’

Flaherty Praises G20 Leaders for Commitment

March 15th, 2009 • No Comments

Canada’s Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, said Saturday that the significant commitment seen from international leaders — with specific focus on President Obama — to “end the economic crisis” and to “deal with toxic assets” is praiseworthy. Continue reading ‘Flaherty Praises G20 Leaders for Commitment.’

Canada’s NDP Calls for ‘Green Innovations’ to ‘Save Economy’

March 14th, 2009 • No Comments

Canadian New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton said in Edmonton Saturday that Canada will need to take an “environmentally friendly” approach to job creation to recover from the recession. Continue reading ‘Canada’s NDP Calls for ‘Green Innovations’ to ‘Save Economy’.’