In addition to tourism, severe effects were also experienced in the Caribbean AGRICULTURE and FINANCIAL/BUSINESS SERVICES sectors. The Canadian MANUFACTURING sector, and in particular the AUTOMOTIVE industry, has suffered the greatest impact following the country's economic downturn. In LATIN AMERICA whilst basic commodity prices have fallen sharply the impact on tourism has been less dramatic.
Tony knew he and his girlfriend, Ruby, would tie the knot--someday. They'd been together on and off since college, spending a small fortune on airfare and long-distance calls whenever Ruby returned to her native Barbados. So when her visa expired and they faced another separation, he thought, Why not go all the way? Ruby's need for a green card ...