Ready, set, grow: at long last, the domestic economy is getting in gear
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The Canadian manufacturing sector increased its revenues from $280 billion in 1992, to $400 billion billion in 1996. Lower interest rates, production costs and restructuring have helped many firms rebound from the previous recession. However unemployment rates still remain higher than the US.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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A giant's struggle: lumbering General Motors still lags behind the pack
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General Motors has lost 15% market share in the past ten years and is restructuring to lower costs and to raise profitability. The strike by the Canadian Auto Workers union threatens GM's longterm prospects and its efforts to regain competitiveness.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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