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Robert MacPherson runs federal government's business information centre
Robert MacPherson runs federal government's business information centre

Robert MacPherson runs federal government's business information centre

Date4/27/1979
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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
12/21/1982
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
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
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
Gord Doctorow, NDP, Age: 40, Teacher. Concerns for nuclear arms control and anger at the government's Catholic school financing scheme, which he calls a violation of the doctrine of separation of church and state, led him to run.
Gord Doctorow, NDP, Age: 40, Teacher. Concerns for nuclear arms control and anger at the government's Catholic school financing scheme, which he calls a violation of the doctrine of separation of church and state, led him to run.
4/17/1985
He advises businessmen: Executives will have better luck being constructive instead of totally negative in their approach to government, says David MacNaughton, a lobbyist who runs Ottawa-based Public Affairs International Ltd
He advises businessmen: Executives will have better luck being constructive instead of totally negative in their approach to government, says David MacNaughton, a lobbyist who runs Ottawa-based Public Affairs International Ltd
11/10/1981
Collection problem: Donald Lake, who runs a mall order business dealing in rare books and prints, says he has $100,000 in receivables around the world
Collection problem: Donald Lake, who runs a mall order business dealing in rare books and prints, says he has $100,000 in receivables around the world
8/27/1991
Capt. Bill Bristow tried out retirement in Florida when he officially left Air Canada four years ago. But the active former airline pilot soon discovered that the lazy life was not for him, so now he runs a business which gives badly needed advice to people heading out on holidays. Now Bristow is where the action is
Capt. Bill Bristow tried out retirement in Florida when he officially left Air Canada four years ago. But the active former airline pilot soon discovered that the lazy life was not for him, so now he runs a business which gives badly needed advice to people heading out on holidays. Now Bristow is where the action is
10/24/1973
Organizer of Italian canvassers in the Dovercourt area in support of Conservative party candidate George Nixon. Joe Garisto, 38, looks over campaign posters in candidate's headquarters. Garisto, who runs a food-catering business, says many of Metro's 350,
Organizer of Italian canvassers in the Dovercourt area in support of Conservative party candidate George Nixon. Joe Garisto, 38, looks over campaign posters in candidate's headquarters. Garisto, who runs a food-catering business, says many of Metro's 350,
9/22/1971
Foreman John Evanoff runs wood business part time, Wife Gaynor, daughters Missy, 1, Joanne, 10, watch him at work with axe.
Foreman John Evanoff runs wood business part time, Wife Gaynor, daughters Missy, 1, Joanne, 10, watch him at work with axe.
10/24/1973
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
Work is blessed: Dr. Andrew Simone, centre, leads volunteer members of Canadian Food For Children in prayer yesterday before they start packing the piled-up foodstuffs for shipment to a mission in Uganda. Earlier this week, the organization sent food and medicines to Canadian nurse Theresa Hicks, who runs a clinic in a squatters' camp in Liberia.
Work is blessed: Dr. Andrew Simone, centre, leads volunteer members of Canadian Food For Children in prayer yesterday before they start packing the piled-up foodstuffs for shipment to a mission in Uganda. Earlier this week, the organization sent food and medicines to Canadian nurse Theresa Hicks, who runs a clinic in a squatters' camp in Liberia.
1/8/1987