Taking care of business: should governments bankroll the private sector?

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Government subsidies given to private industry usually end up hurting the economy. A subsidy props up unprofitable business enterprises and often favors one firm over another. The new emphasis on fiscal restraint in Canada is making politicians more cautious about promoting subsidies.

Canada, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Industrial policy, Subsidies

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Mr. Credibility: Bernard Derome rules Quebec television news

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Derome is the anchor for television news broadcast 'Le Telejournal' in Quebec, Canada. He has been anchor since 1970 and residents prefer his presentation style because it is more European and the fact that he is trustworthy.

Behavior, Television journalists, Derome, Bernard

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