Ottawa to reap billions from emergency mortgage ‘help’ to banks

 The Canadian Press – The US also announced an extension of their mortgage asset program, worth US$145 trillion. Unlike most lenders, the Canadian government takes on no …

The Canadian Press: Ottawa to reap billions from emergency mortgage ‘help’ to banks

Mortgage market: Going, going …

 CanadianBusiness.com – Toronto – The Canadian government’s plan to buy up to $75 billion in mortgages might not have been the flashiest stimulus measure announced by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in his recent budget, though it could turn out to be one of the most expensive…

Mortgage market: Going, going … | Managing | Strategy | Canadian Business Online

Flaherty says government, banks working to ensure people get loans – The Canadian Press

 The Canadian Press – MONTREAL – Flaherty, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, regulators and senior bankers met privately Monday as cries grew for the government to widen access to credit …

The Canadian Press: Flaherty says government, banks working to ensure people get loans

Epitaph for 2008: ‘I don’t know how much worse it can get: The Canadian Press

 The Canadian Press – TORONTO – The US government bails out mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Crude oil peaks at US$147.27 on July 11, then begins a long, steep decline. …

The Canadian Press: Epitaph for 2008: ‘I don’t know how much worse it can get