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
