Reform MPs depart amid media hype and mutual reform aims
A letter argues media claims of mass defections from the Reform Party are overstated. It notes MPs Stephen Harper Herb Grube Hugh Hanrahan Jack Frazer Jim Silve and others leave for varied personal reasons not due to party dissatisfaction. The author defends Reform's Fresh Start platform and cites a local meeting in Charlie Lake where candidacy papers were filed for Prince George Peace River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Harper
Herb Grube
Hugh Hanrahan
Jack Frazer
Jim Silve
Ottawa
Reform
Canada
Charlie Lake
Prince George-Peace River
MLA Column Urges Action on Farm Crisis and Aid
The column notes continued MLA discussion on crop insurance payments and requests for GRIP and MLA special payments. It calls for deferment extensions on farm property taxes and outlines planned meetings with groups. Plans to urge Agriculture Minister Corky Evens to visit the region are announced to gain firsthand understanding of the crisis.
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GRIP
MLA
Victoria
Ottawa
Neufeld
Corky Evens
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