Canadair bailout prompts Canadian taxpayer outrage
Marta Report argues that a new 240 million dollar government loan to Canadair would push total public funding near 2 billion for the debt-ridden aircraft maker. The piece contrasts Gulfstream profits with Canadairs losses and criticizes government handling of Crown corporations and agricultural funding.
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Canadair
Gulfstream
Nip Energy Waste in the Bud
Practical tips to cut home energy use focus on sealing and insulating for year round comfort. Close and weather strip doors and windows, use full loads, rinse with warm water, and favor cold water detergents for washers. Use shower flow restrictors, limit exhaust fan use, and cook with rightly sized pots and minimal door openings to save energy.
Adequate retirement income for Canadians
The article explains how much income is needed in retirement, suggesting 60 percent of final year earnings as a benchmark. It discusses factors like housing, mortgage payoff, marital status, planned travel, part time work, and inflation. It notes OAS provides a base pension from age 65, starting at $251.12 monthly in 1983 and indexed modestly.
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Canada
Ottawa
GIS Eligibility and Maximum Rates for 1983
The Federal Health and Welfare department will notify eligible individuals about GIS entitlement and payment amounts. The 1983 GIS maximum starts at 252.10 per month for singles, 194.37 each for married pensioners, or 388.74 for a couple. The GIS, like OAS, is indexed quarterly.
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Federal Health and Welfare Department
Official Notice on Weed Control for Oakland South Cypress
The Oakland South Cypress Weed Control Board requires landowners to destroy weeds under the Noxious Weed Act. Failure may lead to board entry and weed destruction charged to the owner via tax rolls. Weed Supervisors will inspect and advise with contact Dale Fisher Glenboro Man 827-2152. Citizens urged to cooperate.
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Oakland
Weed Control Board
Dale Fisher
Glenboro
Man
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