Air turbulence
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Air Canada appealed the decision by Canada's National Transportation Agency that allows the US firm AMR Corp to buy a large portion of PWA Corp subsidiary Canadian Airlines International Ltd. Air Canada opposes the deal because it will cause Canadians to lose their jobs.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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A 'nerd' image problem
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Canada is facing a severe shortage in computer programmers. The shortage could become so severe as to hurt Canada's chances to compete in the global economy. Since 1983, enrollment in university software-related courses has fallen by 30%.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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Preserving individual privacy: new technology has made trafficking in personal data a huge industry
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Collection and sale of personal information has become a $300 million per year industry in Canada, and 60% of Canadians believe they have lost privacy since the 1980s. Government, industry and nonprofit groups are addressing the issue.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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