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Canadian mood index

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Finance

Reckless behaviour in the world of finance triggered the global meltdown - but risk-taking and gamesmanship have always been part of our economic system.

  • Stories:2
  • Films: 17
  • Photo essays: 3
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 

Farming

Canada’s farmers have been under the gun for decades – at the mercy of market forces beyond their control.  An unprecedented global crisis poses new challenges.

  • Stories:2
  • Films: 20
  • Photo essays: 2
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 
 

Natural resources

Natural resource industries occupy a vital place within Canada's economy, and new trends within the global economy are forcing profound changes in the sector.

  • Stories:0
  • Films: 1
  • Photo essays: 6
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 

Labour

In the past year half a million Canadians have joined the ranks of the unemployed. How are they adjusting to this new reality?

  • Stories:1
  • Films: 12
  • Photo essays: 7
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 
 

Arts & media

In times of crisis culture is often dismissed as a frill. Yet every dollar invested in Canada’s arts & media sector generates over ten times that amount in economic benefits.

  • Stories:2
  • Films: 20
  • Photo essays: 7
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 

Real estate

Canadian real estate is bouncing back, but while some profit from the market recovery, others are losing their homes to repossessions and other effects of the crisis.

  • Stories:1
  • Films: 8
  • Photo essays: 1
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 
 

Community action

Margaret Thatcher famously said that there’s no such thing as society - only individuals seeking private gain.  How times have changed.

  • Stories:2
  • Films: 9
  • Photo essays: 7
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 

Manufacturing

Our manufacturing sector has been pummelled by the recession.  But as globalization falters, “Made in Canada” could be back in fashion.

  • Stories:2
  • Films: 6
  • Photo essays: 7
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 
 

Goods & services

Dramatic shifts in the economy are changing our consumption habits.  Canadians are taking stock and seeking a more sustainable way.

  • Stories:4
  • Films: 27
  • Photo essays: 4
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0
 

Transport

The transport sector – the circulatory system of any economy – is a barometer of Canada’s economic wellbeing.

  • Stories:1
  • Films: 7
  • Photo essays: 2
  • UGC Themes: 0
  • UGC Stories: 0
  • UGC Photo essays: 0