Common Sense Needed To Save Democracy
Editorial criticizes Liberal Senate obstruction across Canada for stalling crucial GST reform. It cites a 215 page Senate Banking Committee report supporting revenue neutrality, abolishing MST, and a proposed alternative taxing plan. Authors warn democracy is threatened by non elected senators pursuing partisan gain.
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Senate
Banking Committee
House of Commons
Wilson
Senate Banking Committee
Ottawa
Allan MacEachen
Royce Frith
Terry Fox Run Acknowledges Growth In Canada and Overseas
The 10th annual Terry Fox Run was held at more than 2,500 sites in Canada and 83 sites in 38 countries. BC and Yukon report higher participation and fundraising, aiming for the most successful year yet. Volunteers and newspapers are thanked, with pledges due by October 13 by mail to 203 550 Burrard St Vancouver BC VOC 216.
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Canada
Yukon
Chartered Banks
Burrard St
Vancouver
Terry
Housing Starts In Urban Northern BC Weakening
Northern BC housing starts fell three percent in Q3 1990 from Q3 1989 after five quarterly year over year gains. CMHC analyst Pip White cited high interest rates and a slowing economy reducing demand and speculative building. Through nine months 1990 starts rose 43 percent vs 1989, with forecasts for the year to exceed 1989 by over ten percent. Nationwide September starts hit a six year low at 137,000.
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Pip White
CMHC
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