Software firms fume over proposed CD levy

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The Canadian Private Copying Collection proposes a large levy on recordable compact discs to provide compensation to recording artists for illegal copying of their music. The software industry feels that the levy is unfair and harmful to business.

Entertainers & entertainment groups, Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Manufacturing, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Optical Discs, Musical Groups and Artists, Wholesale prices, Musical Artists, Entertainment industry, Compact disc industry, Compact disk industry, Optical disks (Storage media), Musicians, Canadian Private Copying Collection

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Debt ratings for U of T, McGill shine

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University of Toronto and McGill University are displaying high debt ratings. The ratings are attributed to increasing enrollment and to the infusion of millions of dollars of research funds.

Financial management, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Evaluation, Universities and colleges, Credit ratings, McGill University, University of Toronto, Company financing

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Shaw's play for Cancom gets mixed reviews

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Economic analysts watch with mixed reactions to Shaw Communications Inc.'s $675-million acquisition of the minority stake in Canadian Satellite Communications Inc.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Communications, Satellite Telecommunications, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Shaw Communications Inc., Satellite communications services industry, Canadian Satellite Communications Inc.

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