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Don't walt: Robert Macpherson, manager of the federal government's Business information Centre in Toronto, says too many enterpreneurs wait too long before seeking government aid
Don't walt: Robert Macpherson, manager of the federal government's Business information Centre in Toronto, says too many enterpreneurs wait too long before seeking government aid

Don't walt: Robert Macpherson, manager of the federal government's Business information Centre in Toronto, says too many enterpreneurs wait too long before seeking government aid

Date12/21/1982
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Robert MacPherson runs federal government's business information centre
Robert MacPherson runs federal government's business information centre
4/27/1979
Running a railroad, even if it's government-owned, means behaving like a business. Jean Cormier, vice-president of public relations for Canadian National, says many people don't understand that. Cormier said that because of its government association, many people view the railway as inefficient, bureaucratic, wasteful. CN is out to change that, although it has many problems because it still is an Ottawa-operated and deficit-plagued entity.
Running a railroad, even if it's government-owned, means behaving like a business. Jean Cormier, vice-president of public relations for Canadian National, says many people don't understand that. Cormier said that because of its government association, many people view the railway as inefficient, bureaucratic, wasteful. CN is out to change that, although it has many problems because it still is an Ottawa-operated and deficit-plagued entity.
8/17/1976
David Braide, a vice-president of Canadian Industries Ltd. and likely next chairman of Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says governments are starting to follow suggestions of business world. He says the chamber can accomplish a lot working quietly with, rather than against, governments, and hearing their point of view.
David Braide, a vice-president of Canadian Industries Ltd. and likely next chairman of Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says governments are starting to follow suggestions of business world. He says the chamber can accomplish a lot working quietly with, rather than against, governments, and hearing their point of view.
8/31/1978
Murray Levine, a director of the federal government's project Fashion Canada, likes brown business suit with blue windowpane check, single breasting, six-button vest and flared trousers
Murray Levine, a director of the federal government's project Fashion Canada, likes brown business suit with blue windowpane check, single breasting, six-button vest and flared trousers
2/3/1971
Research at sale prices: James McPherson, chief executive of the Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre, says the government forces university research institutions to charge too little for services
Research at sale prices: James McPherson, chief executive of the Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre, says the government forces university research institutions to charge too little for services
7/19/1984
Not his cup of tea: Stuart Daw dines in the Toronto-Dominion Centre before leaving Canada. Though he still has an apartment in Etobicoke, his job is in Florida. He says Canadian federal government restricitions hamstring men of the mind - entrepeneurs like himself who are society's producers.
Not his cup of tea: Stuart Daw dines in the Toronto-Dominion Centre before leaving Canada. Though he still has an apartment in Etobicoke, his job is in Florida. He says Canadian federal government restricitions hamstring men of the mind - entrepeneurs like himself who are society's producers.
9/15/1977
Sense of style: When too many people have the same look as me, it's time for me to change, says Ian Hylton, manager of the Cachet department at Holt Renfrew
Sense of style: When too many people have the same look as me, it's time for me to change, says Ian Hylton, manager of the Cachet department at Holt Renfrew
7/3/1989
Too many takeovers: Canada's business environment if littered with high technology companies which are surrendering to (foreign) acquisition as the only way to get needed capital, says a report prepared by Patricia Johnston for the Toronto to Stock Exchange
Too many takeovers: Canada's business environment if littered with high technology companies which are surrendering to (foreign) acquisition as the only way to get needed capital, says a report prepared by Patricia Johnston for the Toronto to Stock Exchange
8/25/1980
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
12/30/1987
Labor shortage: Government training centres can't produce skilled workers, complains Leo Denz, and another section of the same federal government says you can't bring in skilled immigrants.'
Labor shortage: Government training centres can't produce skilled workers, complains Leo Denz, and another section of the same federal government says you can't bring in skilled immigrants.'
6/3/1981
Government critic: In the light of current Ottawa policy, the time has arrived for all business people to re-examine our financial and moral support of the federal Liberal party, says F. E. Church, in letter at left.
Government critic: In the light of current Ottawa policy, the time has arrived for all business people to re-examine our financial and moral support of the federal Liberal party, says F. E. Church, in letter at left.
11/3/1981
Not your typical civil servant is general verdict on Vincent Chapin, who has left federal government's Export Development Corp. to join Stephen Roman's group, a rapidly diversifying empire based on uranium mining. Chapin is shown at headquarters in Toronto, in front of mural that symbolizes nuclear energy.
Not your typical civil servant is general verdict on Vincent Chapin, who has left federal government's Export Development Corp. to join Stephen Roman's group, a rapidly diversifying empire based on uranium mining. Chapin is shown at headquarters in Toronto, in front of mural that symbolizes nuclear energy.
8/20/1975