Exclusive: CN and CP in secret talks

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Paul Tellier, CEO of Canadian National Railways, initiated talks with CP Rail Systems CEO Bill Stinson over a possible merger or cooperative agreement between the two large Canadian rail lines. A merger seems likely because both firms suffered significant losses during 1992.

Railroads, line-haul operating, Railroads, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Canadian National Railway Co., CP Rail System

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Can Yves Fortier be the next UN boss?

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Montreal lawyer Yves Fortier has a chance to succeed Egyptian Boutros Boutros-Ghali as secretary general of the United Nations. The bilingual Fortier established an excellent diplomatic reputation during his 1988 to 1992 term as a Canadian ambassador to the United Nations.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United Nations, Diplomats, Fortier, Yves

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British Columbia

Article Abstract:

British Columbian citizens believe they are different from other Canadians. They tend to be interested in current affairs, to define their own standards of behavior and to invest heavily in their own comforts.

Cover Story, Popular culture, British Columbia

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