The kingdom of the bay
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Hudson's Bay Co (HBC) celebrated its 325th anniversary in May 1995, but the HBC of today no longer resembles the great corporation of the past. HBC's departure from the fur trading industry in Jan 1991 is the principal reason for the firm's perceived decline in stature and prestige.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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A new Magna Carta for corporate Canada
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Industry Canada's new report 'Corporate Decision-Making in Canada' is a groundbreaking work that provides guidelines on how corporations can be held more accountable, especially to shareholders and employees. The report's eight main points are listed.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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The lasting pain of a sharp recession
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Canada's current recession began in April 1990, and the country's federal deficit totals approximately $35 billion. The shift away from manufacturing and the effects of globalization are causing serious corporate loss.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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