Canada faces rising taxes and debt after Trudeau era
Retail consultant Frank Clayton highlights planned federal tax hikes for 1984-85 that will take about 65 dollars per person, rising to 155 dollars by 1986-87. The piece cites over 31 billion in federal debt this year and warns the economy faces slower growth, higher interest rates, and prolonged hardship. Edmonton banker Ed Neufeld blames past Liberal policies for high deficits and unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Trudeau
Frank Clayton
Trudeau
Royal Bank
Ed Neufeld
Neufeld
Canada
U.S
Brian Mulroney
April Follies and Liberal Hopefuls in Winnipeg
Reesie's Amblings notes April arrives as Lloyd Axwor thy positions himself among Liberal leadership hopefuls in Winnipeg. The piece suggests his odds are slim against John Turner and hints at a strategic move to ride the bandwagon. It mentions Winnipeg's million dollar Jets deal and Assiniboia Downs seeking amusement tax exemption. The column mocks ads promising personal birth numbers for a price and ends with Barnum quip.
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Winnipeg
Lloyd Axworthy
Lloyd
John Turner
City of
Jets
Assiniboia Downs
Liberals Eye ABT Contest as Turner Front-Runner Faces Split
Political jockeying within the Liberal Party shows John Turner as clear front-runner but faces broad opposition from Trudeauite and Turner factions. Nova Scotia’s Allan MacEachen urges moderates to shape the race while John Campagnolo’s potential bid gains renewed attention along with other regional contenders.
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John Turner
Halifax
Allan MacEachen
Nova Scotia
Liberal Party
Turner
John Munro
John Roberts
Walter Mondale
Gary Hart
Alberta
Manitoba
Jean Chretien
Gerry Regan
Ontario
Quebec
Mark MacQuigan
Prairies
Joe Clark
Speaking of Canada in Language and Literature
The passage quotes Stephen Leacock on using English for literature, Scotch for sermons, and American for conversation, noting Canada’s bilingual context and a 1893 line by poet Agnes Machar. It reflects language use and national literary voice in late 19th century Canada.
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Canada
Stephen Leacock
Agnes Machar
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Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box 70
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
U.S.A
England
F. D. (Don) Venables
Reesie
Paul Hellyer
Sharon Carstairs
Toronto
Sharon Carstair
John
Jim Coutts
Coutts
ABT
Iona Campagnolo
Iona
Campagnolo
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