3 edition of Prosperity through competitiveness. found in the catalog.
Prosperity through competitiveness.
Published
1991 by Govt. of Canada in Ottawa .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Series | Consultation paper : issues for discussion, Consultation paper |
| Contributions | Wilson, Michael H. 1937- ., Valcourt, Bernard, 1952-, Canada. Employment and Immigration Canada (Dept.), Canada. Industry, Science and Technology Canada., Canada. Office of the Minister for International Trade. |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | 42 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 42 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL14470865M |
| ISBN 10 | 0662191331 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 27948098 |
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