Air turbulence

Article Abstract:

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.

Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Airlines, Air Canada, Canadian Airlines International Ltd., PWA Corp.

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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%.

Officials and employees, Computer software industry, Software industry, Supply and demand, Cover Story, Computer programmers

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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.

Canada, Protection and preservation, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Access control, Civil rights, Government information

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