Residents oppose toll free government access cuts in British Columbia
In a provincial letter to the editor, a Peace region critic denounces NDP plans to end toll free access to government services across BC. The author notes Enquiry BC use, rural reliance, and Maritime of two tier access concerns, forecasting a year long reprieve before another review. The piece urges open government contact across the province and provides toll free numbers and a personal MLA website.
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Vancouver
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Better CPP Plan than the $10B tax hike proposal
A reader argues a superior plan to Paul Martin’s CPP tax hike. It cites past rate jumps from 3.6 to 5.6 to 9.9 percent, the pay‑as‑you‑go flaw, and looming unfunded liabilities. It proposes reform via expanded RRSPs with compulsory contributions, plus guaranteed CPP benefits for seniors to reduce taxes and boost retirement income.
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Paul Martin
CPP
Defence
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