EconomySwitzerland cracks down on HSBCFeb 18: Officials are searching the bank’s Geneva offices this morning. Plus, Tim Hortons’ plans to go global, and Chinese New Year by the numbers
EconomyOil volatility, Swiss secrets, and a G20 meetingFeb. 9: It’s a busy week ahead. Plus, a look at the strength of Canadian and U.S. jobs numbers.
EconomyLet’s call it quits, and head for SwitzerlandJan. 16: Target and Sony close up shop in Canada, plus fall out from the Swiss Central Bank’s currency surprise
WorldIn Switzerland, a gold rush to armsA Sunday referendum that could see Switzerland take back its gold held overseas is sowing dissension and fear across Europe
HealthA dubious example of assisted suicideA high-profile suicide creates dramatic headlines—and impossible questions
WorldThe dark side of the ’nordic miracle’Scandinavian countries may not be a perfect model for social cohesion and happiness
GeneralFour higher ed innovations Canada might considerBig ideas from Switzerland, Tennessee, Israel and Australia
OttawaA global tour of carbon pricingAs noted yesterday, Stephen Harper is presently in India, a country that has a carbon tax. After India, he will visit the...
OttawaIn search of democracyRick Salutin is searching the world for the essence of democracy—see here , here and here for the first three instalments—and...
OttawaThe Commons: Having it both waysStephen Harper promises his "major transformations" will also be unremarkable