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Winners & Losers 2011

It was apocalyptic out there in the world of business. Even the most powerful watched in helpless trepidation as economies faltered, floods brought down global production and Justin Bieber became a venture capitalist. So we hoarded gold, bought iPads and worried that a careless frack might cause an earthquake. But it’s not been all bad news. It was a great year to be a farmer. Or a Progressive Conservative in western Canada. Or a homeowner in Estonia. Here is our take on 2011. We’d love to get yours at winnersandlosers@canadianbusiness.com.


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History was made both in life and death with such milestones as the passing of Steve Jobs (and the birth of his progeny, Siri) and the retirement of Canada's contribution to space exploration, the Canadarm.

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Personal picks for 2011's great and not-so-great from the staff at Canadian Business.

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