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!
