Prairies See Fall in Bankruptcies Across Region
First quarter shows about ten percent drop with Alberta posting 2,556 filings versus 8,181 a year earlier and Edmonton down from 1,551 to 1,267. Officials cite improved economy and rising proposals, while consumer filings remain about 85 percent of total.
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Rhonda Fox-Miles
Deloitte & Touche
Bankruptcies decline across Canada as regional gaps persist
Provincial declines show Prairies 16 percent and B C 12.4 with Quebec 9.9 Ontario 7.3 and Atlantic 0.5 percent. March 1997 saw 46 business and 473 consumer bankruptcies. March 4 1998 logged 36 business and 393 consumer. Experts credit a strong economy though Alberta hinges on oil and forestry.
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Quebec
Ontario
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Edmonton
Regulation slows grain transport says CPR executive
Hugh MacDiarmid, CURS executive vice-president, argues regulation hinders grain movement. He cites the Canadian Wheat Board, grain companies, producers, the Canadian Transportation Agency and grain pools as system players needing a thorough review to boost competitiveness and reduce costs.
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Canada
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Deack
Hugh MacDiarmid
CURS
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Canadian Transportation Agency
MacDiarmid
Farmers rally in Victoria demand help from BC government
More than 190 farmers and food processors urged BC politicians to curb high costs and regulatory pressure. They pressed for a farm advocate office, stronger Buy BC efforts, and continued local processing to counter Alberta and US competition. Vancouver Island dairy and poultry operations face labor taxes and closures amid rising costs.
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B.C. Agricultural Council
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Ladysmith
Vancouver Island
Canada
Cuthbert
Lilydale Food Products
Langford
Lyle Price
Port Alberni
RC. Vegetable Marketing Commission
High tech workers stay or leave based on career growth
Canadian press reports KPMG partner Garry Sears at Science City noting employee happiness is complex. A survey of 1,216 high tech employees shows salary and stock options matter but not as much as recognition, respectful treatment, and clear career progression. Companies must provide training and ongoing career guidance to retain staff.
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KPMG
Garry Sears
Science City
Sears
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance
Canola and grain futures slip in Winnipeg market
Wheat and flax lead declines as weather forecasts for Western Canada curb frost risk and dampen demand. Canola futures drop with July at 415.00 while August 393.00 and November 375.50. flax July 422.00 and November 318.50. Volume totals show canola 141,460 tonnes across crop classes.
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