In this summer travel season, visitors to Canada may wish to know whether there will be delays at border crossings, in order to plan their routes of travel and schedules.
Or, those interested in current rates of currency exchange may wish to have the latest info at hand.
Or, those interested in doing business with Canadian firms might like to access company info on the fly.
The government of Canada has embarked on a project to make all of the foregoing information -- and much more -- available via wireless device.
Click here for info on the Canada Wireless Portal, or click here for the wireless portal.
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- Atlantica Monitor seeks to review and comment on global business, political and social trends that impact business decisions and opportunities. Scanning news sources and commentary in key markets, we offer observations, and welcome dialogue and discussion, on issues of importance here and abroad.
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- Perry B. Newman is founder and director of Atlantica Group, an international business consulting firm based in Portland, Maine. A columnist, consultant and resource to business and government in North America, Israel and Europe, Newman's full bio can be accessed here.
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