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Energy and fiscal policy dominate Commons as 1975 plans loom
Energy Minister Donald Macdonald unveils a voluntary energy conservation push in the Commons, to be followed by mandatory measures next year. He urges lower thermostats, slower driving, car pools, and reduced lighting at homes and businesses. Government buildings will cut heating oil use by 18 percent. Prime Minister pledges federal funding for a Siberia to east pipeline if needed, target completion by end of 1975. Canada enacts foreign investment screening. pensions rise to about 250 monthly by 1984. NL by election result favors Liberals. BC leader Bennett elected in a one-ballot race. Monuments and memorial sales ad follows.
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Donald Macdonald
House of Commons
Energy
Macdonald
Canada
Sarnia
Industry, Trade and Commerce
Alastair Gillespie
National Health and Welfare
Marc Lalonde
Toronto
NFLD
Roger Simmons
Hermitage
Liberals
Newfoundland
Progressive Conservatives
New Labrador Party