Rahul Vaidyanath
The Epoch Times
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Recovery From Financial Crisis Limps On 10 Years After Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy
Sept. 15, 2018, marks the 10-year anniversary of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers—the event most closely associated with the financial crisis. → Read More
Retail Strength Adds Fuel to Canada’s Economy
Supported by an even stronger economy south of the border, retail in Canada has maintained its uptrend. → Read More
Russia Hammers Saudi Arabia 5–0 in World Cup 2018 Opener
The 2018 World Cup in Russia kicked off with a blast as the host nation routed Saudi Arabia 5–0 in front of 78,011 at Luzhniki Stadium on June 14, 2018 in Moscow. While not exactly a scintillating matchup to kick off the 2018 World Cup, host Russia and Saudi Arabia sought to end a string … → Read More
Unmasking Huawei: History Suggests It’s a National Security Threat
NEWS ANALYSIS Canadians might remember Huawei as the main sponsor of Hockey Night in Canada’s Stanley Cup finals broadcasts. The Chinese telecommunications giant’s TV ads for the P20 Pro smartphone showcase a slick digital camera. Since 2008, Huawei has had a presence in Canada, but the country is playing a potentially dangerous game if it … → Read More
Experts Examine Modernizing NAFTA, Serving the Human Element
Business leaders opined on how digital disruption is changing companies, government, and people, in the context of NAFTA. → Read More
Vancouver, Toronto Housing Markets Still Reeling
Longer-term prospects for housing markets in Toronto and Vancouver remain upbeat, but in the near term, the situation remains weak. → Read More
Aecon Takeover: Time for Canada to Set Policy on Chinese Investment
Half a year into the federal government’s review of the takeover of Aecon by a Chinese state-owned construction firm, the implications for business and the global world order loom larger than ever. → Read More
Passive Investing in Canada Plays Catch-Up
The debate between active and passive investing will probably never end, but the trend toward passively managed money is undeniable. → Read More
Cash Is Still King
Bank notes and coins—physical cash—don’t appear to be dying some kind of slow death. → Read More
Civil Rights Icon Viola Desmond Immortalized on Canada’s New $10 Bill
In a historic ceremony in Halifax on International Women’s Day, Viola Desmond became the first black person and first non-royal woman on a regularly circulating Canadian banknote. Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz spoke during an unveiling ceremony for the $10 note. But the star of the ceremony was Wanda … → Read More
Canada Fires Back at US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Canadian foreign affairs minister Chrystia Freeland responded yesterday to the White House’s announcement of a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum. “As a key NORAD and NATO ally, and as the number one customer of American steel, Canada would view any trade restrictions on Canadian steel and aluminum as absolutely … → Read More
Canada and India Missing Out on Greater Economic Ties
The common ground between Canada and India runs deep. It is therefore puzzling why economic ties are weak. → Read More
Hurricanes’ Impact Could Make US Fed More Hawkish
The devastation caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma and now Maria will make the U.S. Federal Reserve’s job of conducting monetary policy trickier. → Read More
Fierce Outcry Builds Over Proposed Small Business Tax Changes in Canada
Summer vacations are over and tech entrepreneurs along with the small business community are up in arms over the government’s proposed tax changes. → Read More
Bank of Canada Hikes Rates for Second Straight Time
The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 1.00 percent on Sept. 6 citing growth that is broad-based, self-sustaining, and exceeding its expectations. → Read More
Pitfalls Abound for Canadians to Do Business in China
China, the world's largest e-commerce market, counts more than 400 million online shoppers, but Canadian businesses face hurdles to gain market share. → Read More
US Corporate Bonds Hitting a Peak?
The exuberance in U.S. corporate bonds follows that in stocks but is likely to end soon. → Read More
NAFTA 2.0 to Offer Greater Clarity, Opportunity for Canadian Tech
Canada's tech ecosystem will benefit from a long-overdue revamping of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), though some thorny and complex issue → Read More
Canada's Bold Move to Attract Highly Skilled Talent Paying Off
One of the major challenges for rapidly growing companies like tech startups is finding people with the right technical skill sets and experience. → Read More
Canada’s Venture Capital Scene Plays Catch-Up
More patience is needed with venture capital (VC) in Canada. Investments have grown steadily in the last few years, however, the rewards are fleeting. → Read More