The silver lining in all of this however is that Canada's commitment to selling off gold doesn't necessarily have a negative impact on the loonie itself.
The company is one of many international insurers eager to tap into China's market, which is opening up far wider to foreigners as a result of WTO entry.To help fund social-security commitments, China has tried to sell off its shareholdings in listed companies.
Ken Clarke for the Tories, meanwhile, has stated an unequivocal commitment to complete privatisation, while the Lib Dems have promised to sell off 49% of Royal Mail, dividing the rest between government and an employee trust.
Caroline Lucas, the Green MP, said: "The government's rash and irresponsible plan to sell off a large chunk of the Green Investment Bank calls into question their commitment to investing in a low-carbon economy.
Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, said: "The government's rash and irresponsible plan to sell off a large chunk of the Green Investment Bank calls into question their commitment to investing in a low carbon economy.
While the two banks are being forced to sell off parts of their businesses in return for the state aid under rules imposed by Brussels, the government has also extracted new commitments from banks.
Markets across Asia began to sell off.
Instead they've got to sell off their entire country.
"Typically markets look to sell off and make some profit".
If he wants to sell off some gas, O.K.
