Airline unions seek Ottawa's help

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Investment company Onex Corp's proposal to acquire Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International Ltd has raised concern over employment security and seniority among airline employees. Airline unions are asking protection from Ottawa's federal government, since Onex plans to unify the two carriers into a single entity. Transport Canada officials are waiting for a formal presentation of the proposal before deciding on any action.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Scheduled Airlines, Scheduled Air Transportation, Public affairs, Open-End Investment Funds, Investment Funds & Trusts, Airlines, Air Canada, Canadian Airlines International Ltd.

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Unlikely firms seek more action on pollution

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The Canadian government is developing a strategy to implement the 1997 Kyoto environmental protocol. A conference held in Quebec has drawn federal and provincial officials who will address the issue of reducing greenhouse gases.

Air Pollution Control, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Pollution control industry

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Call-Net seeks 'regulatory relief'

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Call-Net Enterprises Inc. seeks a change in government regulations over telecommunication network sharing fees.

Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Call-Net Enterprises Inc.

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