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September 2009 |
National Post: "Canadian banks remain strong" 
In a letter to the National Post, CBA president and CEO, Nancy Hughes Anthony, refutes false claims made about Canada's banking system and points out that banks in Canada have remained profitable and stable throughout the global economic recession, which has served the country well.
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August 2009 |
Winnipeg Free Press: "Well-regulated, well-managed Canadian banks overshadow freewheeling U.S colleagues"
An article form the Winnipeg Free Press explains that while banks outside Canada continue to struggle, Canada's banks are well positioned to take advantage of the mess that has been left behind.
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August 2009 |
The Belleville Intelligencer: "Consumers have plenty of choice on banking fees"
In a letter to the editor, the CBA explains the rationale behind bank fees and how their proceeds are used to pay taxes and support a network of more than 6,000 branches and over 17,000 ATMs across Canada.
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May 2009 |
Trends-Tendances: "L'Heure de gloire des banquiers canadiens"
Sébastien Buron takes a closer look at the contributing factors which made the Canadian banking system one of the most solid and one of the most admired internationally at the moment. (available in French only)
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May 2009 |
National Post: "Canada's moment"
Colby Cosh examines if the “principles-based” approach to financial regulation that has helped Canadian banks weather the global financial crisis, could be adopted in the United States, given the innate cultural differences between the two countries.
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May 2009 |
Le Figaro: "Le secteur bancaire canadien se vante d'être l'un des plus solides au monde"
Special correspondent, Anne Cheyvialle, examines how the Canadian banking industry has resisted the worldwide economic crisis and is now considered one of the most stable by the World Economic Forum, thanks to prudent management and very strict regulation.(available in French only)
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May 2009 |
Wall Street Journal: "Regulation Didn't Save Canada's Banks"
Senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, Marie -Josée Kravis, compares the Canadian and US financial systems and highlights the strengths of the Canada’s system.
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April 2009 |
LCI (France): "Canada’s sound financial system"
An economic affairs program on LCI, France’s all news network, looks at the Canadian financial system and examines the different factors which have helped Canada’s banks avoid some of the serious challenges facing financial institutions in other countries. (available in French only)
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April 2009 |
CBC News: "Pandora's Box of credit card fee issues has been opened"
In his Money Talks business column, Michael Hlinka points out that short-sighted regulation of the credit card industry could lead to unforeseen, negative consequences for consumers.
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April 2009 |
Brookings Institute: "Know Thy Neighbor: What Canada Can Tell Us About Financial Regulation"
In an online article, the Brookings Institute argues that policy-makers in the Obama administration could look to the Canadian banking system as a model of best practices as they begin to design a new regulatory architecture for the American financial system.
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April 2009 |
CBS News: "Canadian Banks, Eh?"
In a video segment from CBS News’ Weekend Journal, Jeff Glor examines the successful Canadian banking industry, which has prospered despite an ongoing worldwide economic crisis.
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April 2009 |
Cape Breton Post: "Federal purchase of mortgages not a taxpayer bailout"
In a letter to the editor, CBA President and CEO, Nancy Hughes Anthony, responds to inaccuracies of an earlier letter which he wrongly asserts that Canadian banks have received a government bailout.
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March 2009 |
Vancouver Sun: "Canada's strong banking sector helps weather the storm"
In an opinion editorial appearing in the Vancouver Sun, Nancy Hughes Anthony, President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association, highlights the central role Canadian banks play in the country's economy and explains how our sound banking system sets a strong example for banks around the world.
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March 2009 |
Ottawa Citizen: "Banks helping to cope with recession"
In a letter to the editor, CBA President and CEO, Nancy Hughes Anthony, responds to inaccuracies of an earlier letter submitted by Duff Conacher, in which he wrongly asserts that Canadian banks have received government subsidies.
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February 2009 |
New York Times: "The Great Solvent North"
A guest column by Theresa Tedesco highlights how Canada’s “stodgy” banking practices have helped make the country’s banks and its financial system the envy of the world.
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February 2009 |
Globe and Mail: "Banking on banks"
In a letter to the editor of the Globe and Mail, CBA president and CEO, Nancy Hughes Anthony, defends the role of banks as lenders and cites Bank of Canada data showing that banks have increased credit to businesses.
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February 2009 |
Newsweek: "Worthwhile Canadian Initiative"
CNN host and Newsweek Editor, Fareed Zakaria examines how, in the midst of a global financial meltdown, Canadian banks remain well capitalized and poised to take advantage of opportunities that American and European banks cannot seize.
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January 2009 |
Toronto Star: "Lending on the increase, bankers association says"
In a letter to the editor CBA President Nancy Hughes Anthony responds to a Toronto Star article and explains that bank lending has increased year over year and that banks are continuing to lend.
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