Mission impossible: group tours may be fun, but the economic benefits of trade missions are questionable

Article Abstract:

Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien and top business leaders plan to visit India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia in Jan 1996, on a trade mission. However, most of these trade missions have resulted in too much ceremony and not enough substance. Firms should negotiate their own foreign contracts.

Evaluation, International trade, International relations, Chretien, Jean, Trade missions

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'Tis the season

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Predictions for 1995 include increased consolidation in the Canadian mutual funds industry, continued weakness in the Canadian commercial real estate market, and more merger activity in the gold mining industry. Banks are expected to be major players in the mutual fund takeover market.

Banking industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Forecasts and trends, Gold industry, Mutual funds

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Making millions: Canadian software companies are leaders in a highly competitive global computer market

Article Abstract:

Many Canadian software companies have become successful in specialized markets. The firms must take a global approach due to intense competition. Favorable stock prices and the need to gain brand-name recognition have led to several mergers and acquisitions.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Marketing, International aspects, Cover Story

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