Tough choices shaped by 2006 policy priorities in Canada
Hill outlined key Conservative priorities including a 1 per cent GST cut effective July 1 2006, a childcare benefit for 1.9 million children and 1.4 million families, tougher crime measures with Bill C9 and Bill C10, and efforts to reduce health care wait times. He noted Canada’s strong economic indicators with debt repayments lowering interest, inflation near two percent, 2.5 percent GDP growth, and unemployment at a 30 year low, while acknowledging unpop ular tax decision on income trusts and the softwood lumber deal seeking stability for years ahead.
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Chetwynd explores zero emissions truck idling bylaw
Councillor Brenda Maisey plans research and possible adoption of a zero emissions or anti idling bylaw for transport trucks within district boundaries. She cites fuel savings, reduced greenhouse gases, and health concerns as motivators, noting Vancouver and Kamloops already enforce idling fines.
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