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an association of organizations formed to represent and advance their joint interests. In INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS there are both TRADE UNION federations, for example the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions, and federations of EMPLOYERS' ASSOCIATIONS, for example ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION.
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Tax Executives Institute appreciates your support for establishing a single corporate income tax collection system with the federal government. This letter was prepared under the aegis of the Toronto Chapter's Ontario Tax Committee, whose chair is Robert G.
Harmonization of Ontario's corporate income tax collection system: December 14, 2004
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A federal nod to gay partners: will Peggy Neff's award from the federal Victim Compensation Fund help all same-sex couples win more legal recognition? (September 11)
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Top issues in Campaign 2002

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