- He thinks Canada will have a challenge with respect to employment numbers
- repeats estimate that he thinks there is 50% chance the upcoming Federal Budget will be passed by Parliament
Enough to drive the USD/CAD to 1.0057 taking out stops above 1.0030; currently trades 1.0044
- Spokesman to the Canadian PM says Government will not provoke an election in any way
- says they have appointed a Campaign Manager with immediate effect because of opposition threats to force an election