Billion-dollar buy

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The Canadian fertilizer firm Potash Corp intends to buy the phosphate concern Texasgulf Inc for more than $1 billion. Potash, which already occupies a strong position in China, hopes to become a diversified, global supplier of agricultural products through the acquisition.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Alkali industry, Chlor-alkali industry, Phosphate industry, Potash Corporation Of Saskatchewan Inc., POT, Texasgulf Inc.

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Software boom: help wanted - for some jobs

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Computer software industry officials predict that government industrial and educational policies may cause a shortage of qualified software programmers in Canada. The software industry will likely help form the base of Canada's economic future.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Cover Story, Employment, Computer programmers

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Jolts of Asian energy; immigrants bring money, jobs and spirit

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Asians immigrating to British Columbia brought money, jobs, skills and entrepreneurial spirit to Vancouver, B.C., helping the province survive the recession better than other parts of the country.

Canada, Investments, Emigration and immigration, British Columbia, Asians, Asians in Canada

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