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David Poch: We're fast approaching a point where the federal government has to make a decision.
David Poch: We're fast approaching a point where the federal government has to make a decision.

David Poch: We're fast approaching a point where the federal government has to make a decision.

Date3/21/1986
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James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978
Controversy surrounds, survival instructor Berndt Berglund's professional claims and a federal government department has shelved plans to employ him. He is seen working in swamp area near National Wilderness Survival school, which has received more than $74,000 in government grants since last November.
Controversy surrounds, survival instructor Berndt Berglund's professional claims and a federal government department has shelved plans to employ him. He is seen working in swamp area near National Wilderness Survival school, which has received more than $74,000 in government grants since last November.
8/9/1977
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
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 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
Making his point, Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford gestures to make his point that the federal government has failed to negotiate over offshore oil(...)
Making his point, Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford gestures to make his point that the federal government has failed to negotiate over offshore oil(...)
6/2/1982
Collecting Tax for the Ontario government without pay has been a sore point with retailers, says Harry Botnick, a Yonge St. jeweller. He'll get $20 to $25 a month under the new budget for the couple of hours a month he spends totalling the tax.
Collecting Tax for the Ontario government without pay has been a sore point with retailers, says Harry Botnick, a Yonge St. jeweller. He'll get $20 to $25 a month under the new budget for the couple of hours a month he spends totalling the tax.
4/8/1975
A family firm in the east end, Swartz Motor Bodies, has reached the point where it must expand or die
A family firm in the east end, Swartz Motor Bodies, has reached the point where it must expand or die
2/17/1974
Life of the neighborhood: Terry McAdorey's Hampton Variety has become a focal point for residents of his corner of Riverdale, a place where they can commune and gossip
Life of the neighborhood: Terry McAdorey's Hampton Variety has become a focal point for residents of his corner of Riverdale, a place where they can commune and gossip
7/24/1991
Circular Bed is where Savo Bojicie likes to lounge, spread out his papers and do lots of his creative work. The large bedroom area is designed like a small apartment where Savo and his wife can escape from the children and be alone. The bed has subtle light flowing out from underneath and it makes you feel as if you're floating in space, he said.
Circular Bed is where Savo Bojicie likes to lounge, spread out his papers and do lots of his creative work. The large bedroom area is designed like a small apartment where Savo and his wife can escape from the children and be alone. The bed has subtle light flowing out from underneath and it makes you feel as if you're floating in space, he said.
11/6/1974
Waxing philosphical: Electrohome chairman John Pollock says his company has first rights to buy back the shares Ottawa will make millions selling - but it would have needed a loan to do it so the government was the winner
Waxing philosphical: Electrohome chairman John Pollock says his company has first rights to buy back the shares Ottawa will make millions selling - but it would have needed a loan to do it so the government was the winner
6/21/1981
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