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Government bonds have existed in one form or another for more than 400 years. Originally issued in 1693 by the Bank of England to finance its military campaigns against France and other European powers during the famous Nine Years’ War (1688-97), a bond was envisaged to act as a “debt instrument that helps the government [...]

Last month, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, paid a visit to Canada as a part of celebrations honouring the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, during which they highlighted the importance of service rendered to communities by Canadians across the country. As if on cue for the red carpet arrival, the province of [...]