Economy

Paul Tellier And Clive Beddoe Tie For Second -- Looking Ahead: Training Employees (57%), Process And Systems Review (46%), And New Resources (45%), Are Top Areas Of Focus For Canada's CEOs

Canadians 19-55 Are Heavy Financial Transactors (Making 43.3 Transactions Per Month, On
Average)

On Average, More Than $21/Month Paid In Service Fees On Main Chequing Account

Many (40%) Say Fees On Their Main Chequing Account Are Unfair.
Half (50%) Perceive Profits Made By Financial Institutions From Service Fees To Be Unfair

While Current Assessment Remains Bleak, Optimism For The Next Six Months Is Increased

One Third (35%) Of RRSP Holders Do Not Invest Outside Of Canada

Nearly Half Of Canadians Have Made Or Will Make Contributions For This Tax Year

On Average, More Than $21/Month Paid In Service Fees On Main Chequing Account

Many (40%) Say Fees On Their Main Chequing Account Are Unfair

More British Columbians Making Charitable Donations; 79% Of BC Residents Made A Donation in 2004, Up From 74% In 2001

Most British Columbians (68%) Don't Wait For Christmas Holiday Season To Make A Charitable Donation

Social Services Charities (74%) Tops BC Public's List For Donations This Christmas Holiday Season - Salvation Army Tops The List (41%) Of Top-of-Mind Organizations

Survey Of Top Financial Executives Paints Picture Of A Volatile Canadian Market Place
Many Companies Have Undergone Change In The Past 2 Years, And Many Are Planning For More Change In The Coming 2 Years
But Many Companies Don't Plan On Facing These Changes Alone As They Look For Assistance From An External Advisor