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Ontario government introduced new legislation yesterday which will compel all companies incorporated in the province to have a majority of Canadians on its board of directors
Ontario government introduced new legislation yesterday which will compel all companies incorporated in the province to have a majority of Canadians on its board of directors

Ontario government introduced new legislation yesterday which will compel all companies incorporated in the province to have a majority of Canadians on its board of directors

Date6/13/1972
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New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.
New procedures at the Canadian Johns-Manville Ltd. plant in Scarborough have all but eliminated the hazard of concentrations of asbestos fibres in the plant air, Dr. Paul Kotin (left), company vice-president in charge of health, safety and environment, told a news conference yesterday. G. P. Loubert, president of the firm, is next to him. New Democratic Party Leader Stephen Lewis (far right) challenged some of Loubert's statements on meeting Ontario government guidelines.
2/11/1975
Tough fighter: It's been a long and arduous haul, but Mike Marks, 80, who's president of the board of directors of the Dorothy Klein senior's housing project, is proud of what the board has accomplished
Tough fighter: It's been a long and arduous haul, but Mike Marks, 80, who's president of the board of directors of the Dorothy Klein senior's housing project, is proud of what the board has accomplished
8/18/1986
Responsibility ignored: Charles Bud Clark, Canadian director of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (textile division) and vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, believes the Ontario government should enact legislation to offer workers shelter from layoffs and plant closures.
Responsibility ignored: Charles Bud Clark, Canadian director of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (textile division) and vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, believes the Ontario government should enact legislation to offer workers shelter from layoffs and plant closures.
12/17/1981
An Income Tax Act provision that compels 71-year-olds to cash in their retirement savings plans or buy annuities is not unlawful discrimination based on age, a Supreme Court of Ontario judge has ruled. Mr. Justice Alvin Rosenberg yesterday dismissed an ap
An Income Tax Act provision that compels 71-year-olds to cash in their retirement savings plans or buy annuities is not unlawful discrimination based on age, a Supreme Court of Ontario judge has ruled. Mr. Justice Alvin Rosenberg yesterday dismissed an ap
11/13/1985
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?
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?
11/9/1971
David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.
David Cossar and his father Alan Cossar revived Speculative Investments Ltd. and transformed it into Vencap. Now they avoid getting into start-up phase of new companies because it's a gamble, says David Cossar.
7/6/1973
Ontario symbol? Paul and Denese Coulbeck-Gipson have almost 1,000 signatures on a petition to have the bluebird named Ontario's official bird. They say that with its cheery song, it's a perfect symbol of all that's good about the province.
Ontario symbol? Paul and Denese Coulbeck-Gipson have almost 1,000 signatures on a petition to have the bluebird named Ontario's official bird. They say that with its cheery song, it's a perfect symbol of all that's good about the province.
2/26/1984
Recent arrivals from Montreal are Lila and Arnold Dewhurst and son Philip, 12. Dewhurst is executive with Alcan, one of the big companies which are seeking new policies to ease the problem of frequent moves in upper echelons. Some companies provide interest-free loans, assist in selling houses, pay for license plate changes, alterations to carpets and phone charges.
Recent arrivals from Montreal are Lila and Arnold Dewhurst and son Philip, 12. Dewhurst is executive with Alcan, one of the big companies which are seeking new policies to ease the problem of frequent moves in upper echelons. Some companies provide interest-free loans, assist in selling houses, pay for license plate changes, alterations to carpets and phone charges.
6/12/1972
Not all: Murphy Oll's Charles Murphy revealed that some directors opposed the Hibernia deal, and that's why his company's stake was only 6
Not all: Murphy Oll's Charles Murphy revealed that some directors opposed the Hibernia deal, and that's why his company's stake was only 6
1/25/1993
Basil Clark, PC, 39. Married, two children. Lawyer, Carleton University graduate in political science and economics. Legal counsel to two Ontario government agencies. Former adviser to private companies. Joined PC's in 1953.
Basil Clark, PC, 39. Married, two children. Lawyer, Carleton University graduate in political science and economics. Legal counsel to two Ontario government agencies. Former adviser to private companies. Joined PC's in 1953.
10/6/1972
Sidney Handleman, minister of consumer and commercial relations, said this week that he gets more complaints about insurance companies than any other business - and it's the industry's fault
Sidney Handleman, minister of consumer and commercial relations, said this week that he gets more complaints about insurance companies than any other business - and it's the industry's fault
2/1/1977
Gluskin: Real estate analyst says Dallas assets of most Canadian companies have stood the test of time.
Gluskin: Real estate analyst says Dallas assets of most Canadian companies have stood the test of time.
4/26/1982