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CEO Salary for Telus, Rogers, Shaw

CEO Salary for Telus, Rogers, Shaw

Why are wireless plans so expensive in Canada??? Higher costs, fewer minutes, and less data, in comparison to USA and European countries. Below are the telecommunication companies with the highest CEO salaries (in million dollar). Bell Mobility is not on the Canada’s top 100 CEO list. CEO Bradley Shaw, Shaw Communications Inc. CEO Darren...

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Canadian Bank CEO Salaries

Canadian Bank CEO Salaries

By 1:18 pm on January 2, Canada’s top 100 CEOs will have already pocketed $45,448. It takes the average Canadian an entire year of full-time work to earn that. Why do banks charge so much for service fees, banking plans, interest charges, etc.? A portion of it has to go to the pockets of...

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Annual Salaries for University Presidents, Principals, Chancellors

Annual Salaries for University Presidents, Principals, Chancellors

Due to the recent Quebec tuition debate and students’ demonstration, I decide to find out the yearly incomes for the main administration personelle in major Canadian universities. The list may not be complete, but will be updated on an ongoing basis. I may not find all the data, so your input is greatly appreciated....

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McGill University Annual Salary for Principal, Executives, Deans

McGill University Annual Salary for Principal, Executives, Deans

Ever wonder where student tuition fee goes…part of it, of course, goes to the administration. As of year 2009, the McGill University President is Heather Munroe-Blum. Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Principal & Executives Base Salary Compensations Total Principal & Vice-chancellor Munroe-Blum, Heather 358,173 229,307 587,480 Executive Vice-principal Masi, Anthony 301,661 2,008 303,669 Vice-principal, Medical Health...

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How to Double Your Investments Fast

How to Double Your Investments Fast

I just found out this simple formula “Rule of 72″ to calculate the amount of time require to double any type of investment. It only gives a rough estimate, but it’s useful enough while talking in person to any sale representative about investment types and options. For example, if you want to double your...

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WestJet Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

WestJet Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

It won’t be a complete picture without comparing Canadian second largest airliner WestJet with Air Canada. Bear in mind, though, WestJet operates mainly in North America whereas Air Canada operates globally. However, WestJet may one day expand its operation to worldwide. ** The total amount of remuneration received by the Corporation’s five highest paid...

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Air Canada Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

Air Canada Executive Officers Salary and Benefits

Air Canada always seems to have labour disputes from time to time. The government sometimes even needs to intervene the disputes and/or labour strikes, or give financial supports. This is very frustrating. It costs taxpayers money for the government to deal with Air Canada issue. It also annoys traverlers. So, I decide to find...

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Canadian Cities with Hottest Economy

Canadian Cities with Hottest Economy

This economy report examines 13 Canadian cities: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Victoria, Saskatoon, Calgary, Regina, and Edmonton. Four Canadian cities with the hottest economy prospect share a common quality that goes beyond their bustling business sectors. Saskatoon, Calgary, Regina and Edmonton will see tremendous economy growth, thanks to its...

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Money CAN buy happiness!!

Money CAN buy happiness!!

I would like to ask everyone’s input regarding whether money can you happiness. For me, I totally believe money CAN buy happiness in many, if not all, aspects unless you are a millionaire or a billionaire. Here is my story…… I’m happy when I can drive to work. While I was a university student,...

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Do you give money to parents?

I’m wondering if anyone gives money to their parents regularly. My parents currently at the ages of 60′s have retired ten years ago with very little savings, so I give them CAD$5000 (Canadian dollar) each month. I feel obligated to provide monetary support to them, because it’s my responsibility. My parents spent all their...

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Canadian High Interest Rate Savings Accounts

Each month I put away all my remaining money into some kinds of savings accounts until I need to use it. Instead of locking...

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