Billion-dollar buy
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The Canadian fertilizer firm Potash Corp intends to buy the phosphate concern Texasgulf Inc for more than $1 billion. Potash, which already occupies a strong position in China, hopes to become a diversified, global supplier of agricultural products through the acquisition.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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Software boom: help wanted - for some jobs
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Computer software industry officials predict that government industrial and educational policies may cause a shortage of qualified software programmers in Canada. The software industry will likely help form the base of Canada's economic future.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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Jolts of Asian energy; immigrants bring money, jobs and spirit
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Asians immigrating to British Columbia brought money, jobs, skills and entrepreneurial spirit to Vancouver, B.C., helping the province survive the recession better than other parts of the country.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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