Ralph Goodale

Carney at BOE Reveals Canadian Needed to Rescue U.K.

The world’s finance chiefs headed to the northern Canadian outpost of Iqaluit, just 195 miles south of the Arctic Circle, in February 2010.

Canada Needs Deficit Reduction `Anchor' in Budgets, Liberal Goodale Says

Canada’s government should set clear goals to eliminate its record deficit and restore “shock absorbers” in the budget for unforeseen events, former Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said.

Goodale Says Liberal Leaders Won’t Be ‘Twisting in the Wind’ by Attack Ads

Canada’s once-dominant Liberal Party will need the capacity to fund advertisements that can respond to political attacks outside of election campaigns and develop a simpler message on the economy in order to return to power, its deputy leader said.

Liberals' Goodale Leaning Toward Opposing BHP's Hostile Potash Corp. Offer

Ralph Goodale , deputy leader of Canada’s main opposition Liberals, said he may call on the government to oppose BHP Billiton Ltd. ’s $40 billion hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. , citing concern that the offer price is too low and BHP may dominate the industry.

Goodale Says He's `Encouraged' by Canada Talks on Release of Afghan Papers

Canadian lawmaker Ralph Goodale, house leader for the opposition Liberal Party, said he’s encouraged by talks with other parties to reach an accord on the viewing of confidential documents related to the treatment of Afghan detainees handed over to local forces.

Canada’s Harper Faces Less Pressure to Stop Viterra Takeover

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, whose government blocked a hostile takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. in 2010, may face less pressure to reject any sale of Viterra Inc.

Canada Opposition Parties Seek Hearings on Early Economic Data Releases

Canadian opposition parties are pushing for hearings into Statistics Canada’s practice of releasing economic reports a day before publication to at least 69 government workers and political aides.

BHP Hires Canada Prime Minister Advisers for Potash

BHP Billiton Ltd. hired advisers to three Canadian prime ministers to lobby for its $40 billion hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc .

Liberal Deputy Leader Says BHP-Potash Merger Not An `Ordinary' Transaction

Ralph Goodale, the deputy leader for Canada’s main opposition Liberal Party, said today that BHP Billiton Ltd.’s $40 billion proposed acquisition of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is not an “ordinary” transaction.

Layton Says New Democrats Will Balance Canada Budget as Quickly as Harper

Canadian New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton , whose surging popularity may deny Prime Minister Stephen Harper a majority government in the May 2 election, said his economic plan will cut the deficit as quickly as Harper’s Conservatives and create more jobs.

"In addition to being very smart, he was tough and creative."

- Ralph Goodale on Nov 26, 2012

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Stephen Harper

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Malaysia Government Defeats Anwar to Extend 55-Year Rule

Syria Says Israel Strike Sends Fireball Into Night

Subbarao Says India Policy-Easing Room Practically Non-Existent

France Declares Austerity Over as Germany Offers Wiggle Room

Malaysia Government Widens Election Lead Against Anwar