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Weekly Poll for May 9, 2008
FACT: The Construction Bid Depository of Ontario is closing due to lack of use.
Has the bid depository system outlived its usefulness?
| Yes |  65% |
| No |  35% |
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| ALEX’S BLOG |
Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in Canada's economic environment. He also shares light-hearted reflections on life and current events.
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
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