A recession is not predicted for 2001. Instead, Canadians can expect economic growth supported by a still strong American economy, significant tax cuts, a weak dollar supporting exports, and the lowering of interest rates. See the Conference Board's news release for details. Marie announced a financial restructuring on April 23 rd . Among several articles about Algoma at the National Post website is an historical overview by Sean Silcoff, Steelmaker teetered for 100 years.
Emphasis is on the local business community.
New technologies such as laptops, cellular phones, fax machines, etc. have made the workplace more flexible and have increased productivity, but have had negative consequences as well. Employers and employees must establish rules to make it clear what is expected of employees. A recent article by a Chicago Tribune journalist summarizes several recent studies on the subject. It will take place in Montreal on May 25 and 26, 2001. A second objective is to receive input for the thematic focus of the XII Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour.