Consumer Behavior

WHO THEY ARE, WHERE THEY ARE, AND ATTITUDES OF THE RICH, BUT NOT SO FAMOUS

Seven in ten (71%) Canadians say the growing closeness of the Canadian and American economies, with Freer Trade is a positive trend

MOST CANADIANS ARE PLANNING TO SPEND "ABOUT THE SAME AS IN 1998" (47%), OR "SPEND MORE THIS YEAR" (25%) - ONLY 25% PLAN TO SPEND LESS THAN LAST YEAR

WATER EXPORTS

SIX IN TEN (62%) CANADIANS DISAGREE WITH GIVING TAX BREAKS TO CANADIAN-BASED NHL TEAMS TO KEEP THEM FROM MOVING TO THE U.S.

Exporter confidence growing

La SEE prйvoit des marchйs plus vigoureux pour la plupart des exportateurs canadiens en l'an 2000

HIGH PRICES (33%), MISMANAGEMENT (23%), COMPETITION (21%) AND "NOT CHANGING WITH THE TIMES" (17%) ARE THOUGHT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR EATON'S FAILURE

Only 40% Find ONEX Bid Acceptable