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Small is in: Small car fever is all over the world, says the new president of renamed Toyota Canada Inc
Small is in: Small car fever is all over the world, says the new president of renamed Toyota Canada Inc

Small is in: Small car fever is all over the world, says the new president of renamed Toyota Canada Inc

Date3/31/1980
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Blow to small business: E.V. (Bud) Drury, of Genstar Stone Products Inc., in one of his firm's quarries, says the proposed annual fee of 6 cents per tonne will be particularly tough on the small businessman.
Blow to small business: E.V. (Bud) Drury, of Genstar Stone Products Inc., in one of his firm's quarries, says the proposed annual fee of 6 cents per tonne will be particularly tough on the small businessman.
4/15/1982
Come together: Ron Evason, president of the Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada, says many small manufacturers may have to band together in order to succeed in the tough international marketplace.
Come together: Ron Evason, president of the Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada, says many small manufacturers may have to band together in order to succeed in the tough international marketplace.
5/26/1982
Keeping options open: Leaning on a jeep his company built, William Carroll, president of American Motors (Canada) Inc., says all the reports about a huge Quebec automotive operation by AMC mystify him. But he's open to any offers.
Keeping options open: Leaning on a jeep his company built, William Carroll, president of American Motors (Canada) Inc., says all the reports about a huge Quebec automotive operation by AMC mystify him. But he's open to any offers.
4/11/1986
Group rates feared: Plans for group coverage for home and auto insurance could harm small inndependent agents, says Don Jamieson, president of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Ontario
Group rates feared: Plans for group coverage for home and auto insurance could harm small inndependent agents, says Don Jamieson, president of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Ontario
10/30/1979
Bob Gibson: President of Micromedia Ltd. says his firm can offer personal service to small businesses seeking information.
Bob Gibson: President of Micromedia Ltd. says his firm can offer personal service to small businesses seeking information.
10/1/1985
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
7/2/1970
W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
12/31/1970
More competition: Although it says business is up, small regional airline Air Atonabee has a new challenge from Nordair on the Ottawa-Toronto route
More competition: Although it says business is up, small regional airline Air Atonabee has a new challenge from Nordair on the Ottawa-Toronto route
1/20/1983
Daniel Plouffe: Canada Customs' duty regulations are going to put the small, independent (radio) producer like myself out of business, he says
Daniel Plouffe: Canada Customs' duty regulations are going to put the small, independent (radio) producer like myself out of business, he says
4/27/1982
Sales bar: Paul Doyle, president of Gilbey Canada Inc., says punitive federal and provincial taxes are damaging Canada's liquor producers.
Sales bar: Paul Doyle, president of Gilbey Canada Inc., says punitive federal and provincial taxes are damaging Canada's liquor producers.
11/25/1982
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
Down-under optimist: Australia has good relations with Canada and no language barrier, making it a prime market for Canadian high-tech firms, says James de Wet, president of Cantralia Technology Inc. He's hoping a government review will open doors for Can
7/19/1982
Bruno Rubess: President of Volkswagen Canada Inc. says 32 of the 500 people it plans to employ in Barrie by 1984 will start work this year.
Bruno Rubess: President of Volkswagen Canada Inc. says 32 of the 500 people it plans to employ in Barrie by 1984 will start work this year.
4/15/1982