Mulroney Majority Draws Mixed Signals From Canadian Bankers
On September 4 Canadian business leaders express cautious optimism about a Mulroney led majority while warning that deficits and social spending could hinder economic recovery. TD Bank economist Jim Webber notes patience is needed though more action was expected. Other experts echo concerns about spending cuts and policy consistency.
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Mulroney
TD Bank
Jim Webber
Webber
Wendy Dobson
C.D. Howe Institute
Earl Bederman
the Permanent
Carl Bergie
Dominion Securities Pitfield
Mike Wilson
New York
Canada
Wall Street Journal
Wilson
Bederman
Dobson
Mikey Wilson
Mike
Brian Mulroney
U.S
Reszie's amblings and media honesty in Canada
CTV chief news anchor Lloyd Robertson concedes journalists can err while noting that news is history on the run. He adds Canadians can mute unwanted reports by simply turning the dial. Quotable line from Gladys Taylor contrasts senior and younger sensibilities. A religious magazine survey finds 350 respondents, 80 percent of preachers say they would not divorce, while 43 percent of their wives say divorce is possible or likely.
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CTV
Lloyd Robertson
Third Wave Climate Drives Local Business Realities
The piece surveys economic shifts toward downsizing and small adaptive firms, citing Alvin Toffler’s Third Wave. It notes Canadian researchers finding a surge in young, small firms and a decline for retail giants unless they downsize. Local editors urge homegrown investment and citizen job creation to cope with rapid change.
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Alvin Toffler
Toffler
Kristin Shannon
Dian Cohen
Shannon
Canada
Eden Press
Montreal
Woodward’s
Robinson’s
the Bay
Bow Island
Neepawa Press
Rosetown
the Eagle
Carstairs
Commuity Press
Humboldt Journal
Speaking of Canada Quote from 18th Century French Minister
A 1758 remark attributed to French Marine Minister Sieur de Capellis weighs Newfoundland and half of St Domingue against Canada. He suggests surrendering those colonies to obtain the other two. The comment reflects historical colonial bargaining and priorities.
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St. Domingue
Canada
Sieur de Capellis
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