News of the day: Bank of Canada’s concerns, Ksi Lisims LNG deal, investment summit a good start, TFSAs after death, quit or be fired and more

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Photo by HYUNGCHEOL PARK/Postmedia filesIt’s Wednesday, Sept. 16. Here are the top stories we’re following today.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountMonetary policy makers at the Bank of Canada were confident that the economy was on stronger footing ahead of the latest round of tariffs but concerned about whether that momentum could be sustained amid heightened inflation risks and trade war uncertainty, as they debated where to take the policy interest rate earlier this month. A rendering of the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project in northern British Columbia. Photo by Ksi Lisims LNGGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe backers of a massive LNG shipping terminal proposed for the B.C. coast signed their third supply deal of the year, with Australia’s Santos Ltd. agreeing to buy close to 10 per cent of Ksi Lisims’ capacity over 20 years. Although significant, analysts suggest a deal like this is not enough to achieve the federal government’s ambitious, long-term goal of becoming the world’s third-biggest LNG exporter. Mark Carney’s plans to invite pension funds to invest tens billions of dollars in the country’s four largest airports was cited as one of the more “concrete investible assets,” said an attending foreign pension chief executive. Photo by Peter J Thompson/PostmediaGlobal investors that came to the Canada Investment Summit over two days in Toronto this week did not pour money into the 167 project touted the deal book presented, but the head of one of Canada’s largest pension funds says many left armed with the intention to do more in this country. Should you choose not to name your spouse or partner as the successor, you can still name them as the beneficiary of your tax-free savings account. Photo by Jamie Grill/PostmediaA tax-free savings account may be tax-free during your lifetime, but what happens after death depends largely on one crucial choice: who receives it. Naming a spouse or partner as the successor holder or beneficiary can preserve tax-free growth, but leaving the account to someone else, or to the estate, can trigger tax on post-death income and growth. Employees agree to resign for all sorts of reasons. But a genuine resignation means forfeiting significant legal rights. Photo by Andrey Popov/Adobe StockRather than terminate an employee and pay potentially substantial compensation, some employers will try to make the employee quit. It is an old tactic. And when the economy becomes difficult, it is particularly tempting.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.