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Sinking ship: Our industrial economy is like a clumsy ocean liner economists are trying to turn around in the space allowed for a rowboat, Richard Thomas writes
Sinking ship: Our industrial economy is like a clumsy ocean liner economists are trying to turn around in the space allowed for a rowboat, Richard Thomas writes

Sinking ship: Our industrial economy is like a clumsy ocean liner economists are trying to turn around in the space allowed for a rowboat, Richard Thomas writes

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John A. Sawyer. Canadian businessmen are reasonably optimistic about the economy next year, a University of Toronto forum was told yesterday. Two economists, Douglas Peters, of the Toronto-Dominion Bank, and John A. Sawyer, of the U of T School of Business, saw a strong economic recovery. Jerry McAfee, president of Gulf Oil Canada, predicted an increase in natural gas and oil sales, and J.S. Dewar, president of Union Carbide Canada saw modest profits in chemicals.
John A. Sawyer. Canadian businessmen are reasonably optimistic about the economy next year, a University of Toronto forum was told yesterday. Two economists, Douglas Peters, of the Toronto-Dominion Bank, and John A. Sawyer, of the U of T School of Business, saw a strong economic recovery. Jerry McAfee, president of Gulf Oil Canada, predicted an increase in natural gas and oil sales, and J.S. Dewar, president of Union Carbide Canada saw modest profits in chemicals.
12/9/1970
Economists Greg Lampert, left and Frank Clayton forecast greater demand for new homes over the next two years and higher prices
Economists Greg Lampert, left and Frank Clayton forecast greater demand for new homes over the next two years and higher prices
1/7/1992
Economist Robert Ruggles takes aim, and fires: Canada's economy has no aim, he said yesterday, and warned businessmen they'd better help stop drift
Economist Robert Ruggles takes aim, and fires: Canada's economy has no aim, he said yesterday, and warned businessmen they'd better help stop drift
1/5/1988
John Grant: We must make painful changes and build a leaner, more productive economy, says the director and chief economist of Wood Gundy Ltd.
John Grant: We must make painful changes and build a leaner, more productive economy, says the director and chief economist of Wood Gundy Ltd.
8/12/1981
It is to Laffer: Arthur Laffer (top left), the economist whose idea on stimulating a flagging economy caught on like wildfire, was once a student of Lorie Tarshis, above, now of Ontario Economic Council
It is to Laffer: Arthur Laffer (top left), the economist whose idea on stimulating a flagging economy caught on like wildfire, was once a student of Lorie Tarshis, above, now of Ontario Economic Council
6/12/1980
DR. DOuglas Crozier saved our active and healthy son, reader says. Six year ago he was only months away from death, James Taylor writes.
DR. DOuglas Crozier saved our active and healthy son, reader says. Six year ago he was only months away from death, James Taylor writes.
10/8/1974
Training at no cost was offered to unemployed men with licenses by driving school president. A. Disney, right. But Disney writes that the Rehabilitation Board sent no applicants. Above, he discusses school's driving techniques with instructor Frank Gerengser, left.
Training at no cost was offered to unemployed men with licenses by driving school president. A. Disney, right. But Disney writes that the Rehabilitation Board sent no applicants. Above, he discusses school's driving techniques with instructor Frank Gerengser, left.
12/7/1972
Curator: Allan McGillivray, of the Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, writes about Lucy Maud Montgomery's days near Uxbridge.
Curator: Allan McGillivray, of the Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, writes about Lucy Maud Montgomery's days near Uxbridge.
1/9/1990
I read a Hodge-Podge of self-justification about when MPs had their last salary increase, writes Duff Scott
I read a Hodge-Podge of self-justification about when MPs had their last salary increase, writes Duff Scott
12/18/1974
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
11/3/1989
In a huddle during a lunch break today, Walter Choma (centre) his wife and lawyer Sidney J. Silverman talk after leaving courthouse. Choma is charged with trying to bribe former Toronto magistrate David Coon who testified he allowed himself to be bugged so police could record a conversation with Choma.
In a huddle during a lunch break today, Walter Choma (centre) his wife and lawyer Sidney J. Silverman talk after leaving courthouse. Choma is charged with trying to bribe former Toronto magistrate David Coon who testified he allowed himself to be bugged so police could record a conversation with Choma.
9/18/1968
Portables fill playground: From the roof of St. Roch Separate School on Duncanwoods Dr. in North York, Metro Separate School Board Chairman Bruno Suppa can see pupils play among 20 portable classrooms that occupy most of the playground. Yet a few streets away, Whitfield Public School is more than half empty. The province is trying to make the public and separate systems co-operate in using available space.
Portables fill playground: From the roof of St. Roch Separate School on Duncanwoods Dr. in North York, Metro Separate School Board Chairman Bruno Suppa can see pupils play among 20 portable classrooms that occupy most of the playground. Yet a few streets away, Whitfield Public School is more than half empty. The province is trying to make the public and separate systems co-operate in using available space.
2/15/1980