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Canada's banks fared well during the financial crisis and global recession thanks to their prudent management and the country's tough regulations. But what can they do with all the capital they've accumulated? Expand south of the border.

In a surprise decision by a government that has historically favored foreign investment, Canada has rejected a foreign takeover bid for Saskatchewan-based Potash Corp. Australian mining company BHP Billiton had offered $38.6 billion in what would have been the world's largest corporate acquisition this year.

In recessionary times, it would seem that Canadian financial institutions remain true to form. By that I mean, Canadian banking professionals are again seeking to be proactive and flexible in dealing with that nation's current residential mortgage troubles. It is my opinion that our American...

Last week I was up in New Brunswick, Canada and got a chance to try out a novel bear-viewing attraction. At the Little, Big Bear Safari, hunting guide, Richard Goguen has built a tower on his family land to watch black bears. The success of the operation makes me think that bear-viewing has some...