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- October 7, 2008 IMF (International Monetary Fund) predicts Canada will lead the G7 countries in growth at 1.2% in 2009.
- October 9, 2008 - Prestigious World Economic Forum declares Canada has the soundest banking system in the world out of 134 countries (the US ranked 44th).
- Canada has 1/3 of the world's potash production, and more than 50% of the world's potash reserves; both are greater than any other nation.
- Employment rate in BC is 95.4% - PERFECT!
- Canada has 18 domestic banks - the US has 8000.
- There are an estimated 2,000,000 lakes in Canada covering approximately 7.6% of Canada's land area. Canada has more fresh water lake area than ANY OTHER country in the world.
- Canadian Bank Act requires mortgage default insurance on loans when there is less than 20% equity.
- Canadian bank approvals of "non prime" mortgages runs at about 5%. The US ran at 23% in 2008.
- Out of all Canadian Provinces, BC is least dependant on the US market.
- And last but not least - THREE BILLION PEOPLE WILL WATCH THE VANCOUVER WHISTLER WINTER OLYMPICS IN 2010!
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