Government Documents Repository
A project to capture Canadian government documents in a repository.
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- Explanatory notes to legislative proposals relating to income tax
- abstract: These explanatory notes are provided to assist in an understanding of proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act (the "Act"). These notes are divided into three parts: the first part relating to non-resident trusts and foreign investment entities, the second part relating to general income tax amendments, and the third part relating to bijuralism.
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- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, hospitality, tradition, environmental stewardship and energy savings go hand in hand
- abstract: Fairmont Hotels has a long history of commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Committed to becoming a world leader in establishing environmental practices for the hotel industry, the company started a green program for all its Canadian hotels in 1990. The program aims to set the highest possible standards of environmental responsibility for the hospitality industry.
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- Family violence and homelessness : a review of the literature
- abstract: This literature review summarizes current knowledge about the relationship between family violence and homelessness. More specifically, it provides data on the high rates of family violence in the histories of homeless people ? particularly women, children and Aboriginal people ? and discusses the correlation between abuse experienced in the home and the use of shelter services. This review will provide policy makers, program development officers, researchers and front-line service providers with information on how to best respond to the varied and unique needs of homeless people in Canada.
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- Fast forward : an innovation guide for small and medium enterprises
- abstract: This guide is divided into three sections. Part One provides an introduction to new product development and highlights critical information that an entrepreneur should consider before proceeding with an actual innovation project. Part Two and Three are variations on the same theme. They provide a methodology or roadmap to follow in order to bring your new product to market. From the idea stage through to market launch, a series of steps are laid out to assist the entrepreneur in going through the commercialization process. This guide is directed to entrepreneurs, developers, or business managers interested in learning more about the innovation process and how to effectively bring a new product to market.