David Dittman

David Dittman is managing editor of KCI Communications, overseeing a world-class team of editors and analysts who share a common goal: providing individual investors with sound advice and market intelligence across a wide range of sectors. Whether the focus is on opportunities in emerging markets or energy and utilities markets, David makes sure that all of our publications fulfill this goal and meet our readers’ high expectations.

David is also associate editor of Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, where his valuable contributions on economic, regulatory and legislative changes north of the border help subscribers make informed decisions about investing in high dividend-paying Canadian royalty trusts. He also serves as co-editor of Maple Leaf Memo, a free e-zine that provides regular updates on Canadian market conditions.

David earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego, and a juris doctor from Villanova University.

Content Posted by David Dittman

Independence Is Just a City in Missouri

In fall 1910 six men set forth from New Jersey, bound for Georgia on what turned out to be arguably the most bountiful “hunting trip” in the history of mankind.

Harper Goes to China

Trade Minister Stockwell Day spent seven days in China in April, and Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon last week concluded a five-day visit. Mr. Cannon met with his counterpart, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, and also spent nearly an hour with Vice-President Xi Jinping. The Canadian foreign minister returned to Ottawa with a formal invitation from Chinese officials for Mr. Harper to come to China.

Canada in the Evolving Global Economy

Canada’s relationship with China has certainly flowered during the 2000s. China is now Canada’s second-largest trading partner, trailing only to the US. In the first Canada China Business Forum, held in 2005 during a visit by President Hu Jintao to Canada, the two governments set a target to increase bilateral trade to USD30 billion by 2010. That goal was met in 2007, when trade between the two countries climbed to USD30.38 billion.