While the Canadian system isn’t perfect (what system is?), and while bank failures have happened, the fact is that Canada’s approach to banking has made it sound, safe, and forward thinking.

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This is a political/economic cartoon.

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As an investor in General Motors in the middle part of the last decade, I watched in anticipation as the company announced plans to come out with an all electric car. Hippies everywhere rejoiced, anxious to drive a car that would minimize their footprint on the environment. They probably celebrated by eating some granola and wearing something made of hemp.

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Most investors didn’t notice when, in September 2008, Warren Buffet paid $230 million for a 10% stake in Hong Kong-based battery maker BYD Co. Ltd. (HKSE:1211.HK).

Now, of course, we all wish we’d been paying attention…

In the 18 months since, BYD share price has increased by upwards of 300%, from $8.01 before the announcement to $28.15 today. And the value of the investing icon’s portion of shares increased to ~$640 million.

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Rising gas prices make us pay more at the pump, but they also affect us in ways you’ve never considered.

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