Manitoba Chambers urge debt focus in 2001 02 budget
Manitoba Finance Minister Greg Selinger faces advice from the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce urging debt reduction as the top budget priority for 2001 02. The MCC survey shows 51 percent favor debt reduction, with tax cuts and program spending also debated. They call for multi year business tax relief and a clear strategy to spur growth.
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Nortel stock tumble dents Bay Street outlook
The audience hears Nortel may recover from a 75 percent drop as analysts differ. management warned of a US downturn and possible first quarter losses. Technical charts suggest the stock could fall further to the mid teens before any rebound, hitting Canadian investors broadly.
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