Ontario economy to shrink: forecast

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A new report from Standard and Poor's has revealed that the province of Ontario's economy is expected to decline by about 25 percent. The report, which also predicted that Ontario's gross domestic product will increase by 2% in real terms in 2001, partly attributed the poor economic figures to major cuts in motor vehicle production.

Sales, profits & dividends, Forecasts and trends, Ontario

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Canadian billionaire parade almost doubles in a year

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A new survey from Forbes magazine reports that the number of Canadian billionaires on its annual list has risen from nine in 1999 to 17 in 2000. The magazine attributes the rise to the growth of Canada's New Economy.

Population information, Population Characteristics, Demographic aspects, Rich, Rich people, Forbes (Periodical), Forbes Inc.

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Canadian banks could see ratings cut: S&P

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A new report from Standards & Poor finds that Canadian banks in the U.S. syndicated loan market could face ratings cuts.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Banking Institutions, Depository Credit Intermediation, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Banking industry, Finance, Banks (Finance)

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