Christopher Patten: a lion for all seasons

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Patten believes that economics and politics are inseparable, as illustrated in the free enterprise of Hong Kong and its free way of life. It is in the best interest of China not to interfere with Hong Kong's success, because 21% of China's gross domestic product comes from Hong Kong.

China, Interview, Hong Kong, Chinese foreign relations, Patten, Christopher, Hong Kong foreign relations

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The private sector to the rescue?

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Ondaatje predicts that Canada will suffer a major financial crisis in 1995 or 1996. He thinks the Canadian dollar will be devalued and that might cause a large increase in inflation. Ondaatje says the Canadian government should involve the private sector in economic decisions.

Banking industry, Canada, Officials and employees, Economic aspects

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Christopher Ondaatje's Bay Street odyssey

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Christopher Ondaatje is a Canadian financier who recently repurchased the securities firm he founded in 1970. Ondaatje will focus on entering the information economy since he believes the industrial age is finished. He predicts the 1990s will be turbulent.

Economic development, Economic history

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