Election apathy in Canada prompts talk of compulsory voting
The piece laments low voter turnout, noting six million eligible Canadians did not vote in June 1997. It cites polls, party performance, and public discontent with government, urging reform and referencing Private Member's Motion M-607 to consider compulsory voting modeled on Australia.
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Tourism growth boosts Canada receipts in early 1999 quarter
Statistics Canada reports tourism spending in Canada hit 9.4 billion in Q1 1999, up 5.4 percent from a year earlier. Non-residents accounted for 2.0 million overnight US visits, with Europe and UK Germany rising, and BC employment tied to tourism at 112,900 direct jobs and 518,300 total jobs tied to tourism.
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