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David vs. Goliath: Sam Meister (left) and son Bob examine dress in front of their Creative Pantino clothing store. Discounters face opposition from big suppliers who oppose price-cutting and have taken big firms to court on the issue.
David vs. Goliath: Sam Meister (left) and son Bob examine dress in front of their Creative Pantino clothing store. Discounters face opposition from big suppliers who oppose price-cutting and have taken big firms to court on the issue.

David vs. Goliath: Sam Meister (left) and son Bob examine dress in front of their Creative Pantino clothing store. Discounters face opposition from big suppliers who oppose price-cutting and have taken big firms to court on the issue.

Date2/9/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130743F
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Foreign ownership of investment firms is a problem for domestically-owned companies if it allows financial advantages, James Cronyn said today. Toronto bond man appeared at hearing of Ontario government committee pondering ownership of investment companies. Main issue: What controls on ownerships?
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