The charms of Canada

摘要

As They contemplate high unemployment, foreclosed homes, shrivelled house prices and the arrogant follies of their investment bankers, Americans may cast envious glances across their northern border. Despite its umbilical links with Ameri-rnca, Canada's economy suffered only a mild recession and is now well into a solid recovery. The Canadian dollar, having dipped sharply, is back up to rough parity with the greenback. The Bank of Canada has signalled that it may soon raise interest rates. When Stephen Harper, the prime minister, hosts the get-togethers of the g8 and G20 countries next month he will be able to boast to his visitors that his country's economy is setrnto perform better than that of any other rich country this year.