The national dream derailed

Article Abstract:

In an excerpt from 'The Canadian Revolution 1985-1995: From Deference to Defiance,' the decline of the Canadian passenger rail system is detailed. The nationwide train system was a major part of the Canadian identity, but politicians who did not understand that let it be neglected.

Transportation, Excerpt, Railroad travel, The Canadian Revolution 1985-1995: From Deference to Defiance (Book)

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Bre-X and the dark side of capitalism

Article Abstract:

The meteoric rise and fall of Bre-X Minerals' stock is another example of the risks and pitfalls of capitalism. Thousands of trusting shareholders lost money because they were duped into investing in a gold strike with contradictory assaying results.

Mining industry, Investigations, Gold industry, Securities, Securities fraud, Bre-X Minerals Ltd.

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Time to kiss off the universality myth

Article Abstract:

The idea of universality in applying tax laws equally to everyone regardless of income is finally coming to an end. Canada's budget deficits are too large to allow millionaires the same sorts of allowances as the less wealthy.

Evaluation, Tax reform, Tax policy, Indexation (Economics)

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