The secret boom: our underground economy

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The 100,000 member Canadian Taxpayers' Federation and other citizen groups are protesting the proposed wealth tax in British Columbia. The tax would assess a four or five percent tax on assets. When people are taxed too severely, they will revolt or participate in the underground economy.

Social aspects, Political activity, Tax reform, Tax and expenditure limitations, Citizens' associations

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Abandoning a proud corporate dream

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Petty made Repap a highly successful pulp and paper manufacturer by stressing longterm growth and human values. He placed these principles above maximizing shareholder value with short-term profits. Petty decided to sell his mature company instead of dismantling it to lower debt.

Case studies, Corporate governance, Paper industry, Petty, George, Repap New Brunswick Inc.

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O-Tooz offers a new spin on health food

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Wishful Thinking Marketing Corp's O'Tooz chain of health-oriented fast food outlets, which grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1992, is poised to expand into the Ontario outlet. The 100-employee firm posted sales in excess of $4 million in 1994.

Eating places, Limited-Service Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants NEC, Fast food restaurants, Company Profile, Natural food restaurants, Health food restaurants, Wishful Thinking Marketing Corp.

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