Web weavers: for software developers, the graphics rich portion of the Internet is a veritable Wild West of opportunity

Article Abstract:

Many Canadian companies are becoming rich by developing software for the World Wide Web. For example, a new World Wide Web search engine is likely to help its Waterloo developer OpenText Corp generate as much as $86.6 million in an initial public offering. Other Canadian companies and Web software products are discussed.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Finance, Cover Story, World Wide Web, OpenText Corp.

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A blow for the banks: Ottawa vetoes a bid for wider insurance powers

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The Canadian government has decided not to permit banks to compete in all areas of the insurance industry, much to the relief of insurance companies. Banks lobbied hard to be permitted to expand the services they offer, but the government did not want to seem to be favoring banks.

Banking industry, Laws, regulations and rules, Insurance industry, Economic policy, Bank insurance business

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Risk and reward

Article Abstract:

The trend of using incentive-based compensation programs is hitting Canadian companies. This system is supposed to motivate employees to work harder by paying them for improved performance, but many people feel this system destabilizes the workplace.

Usage, Human resource management, Corporations, Wage payment systems, Employee performance appraisals, Performance appraisals, Pay structure, Corporations, Canadian

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