Armageddon in Canada Tax Fight Stresses Buying Power
A Toronto lawyer-turned-activist argues federal policy worsens inflation and taxation, citing Fraser Institute data from 1961 to 1980 showing rising tax burdens and shrinking purchasing power. He recalls 1962 Ottawa visit with MP Frank Fane and John Diefenbaker, contrasting past stability with current economic struggle and need to fight for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Feds
Ronald Farano
Vancouver
Fraser Institute
Ottawa
Alberta
Frank Fane
House of Commons
Lester Pearson
John Diefenbaker
Parroti
Joan Diefenbaker
Fane
Canada
This Week in Canada April Historical Milestones
A compact timeline notes key Canadian events by date. On April 12 1776 Thomas Frobisher was sent to build a fort at Churchill River Hudson Bay and 1917 Ontario women won voting rights. April 13 1608 Champlain began third voyage and Quebec founded. 1647 Quebec council forms. April 14 1826 seigneurs can convert lands to freehold. 1918 Daylight Saving Time starts. April 15 1672 royal edict restricts fur traders from Indian villages. 1861 Joseph Howe proposes Canadian federation. April 16 1542 Roberval sails to Canada with 200 colonists. 1853 Toronto factory completes first locomotive in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Frobisher
Churchill River
Hudson Bay
Ontario
Champlain
Canada
Quebec
Joseph Howe
Roberval
Toronto
Bouey policy blamed for Canada’s weak economy and 15-20% slack
Paul Hellyer cites Bank of Canada Governor Gerald Bouey as stubbornly pursuing monetarist policy that leaves the economy 15-20 percent below capacity. The piece argues inflation won’t fall with monetary tools, calls for wage and price freezes with an incomes policy, and questions leadership and vision in addressing unemployment and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Canada
Gerald Bouey
Senate
Bouey
Canada
U.S
Community backing urged for Lyndon Johnson Olympics bid
Hamiota Echo Letter urges residents to attend a April 19 1982 7:30 p.m. Community Room meeting, backing Lyndon Johnson and the Hamiota Figure Skating Club as they pursue support for the 1984 Olympics bid. Ryan Hamilton signs the letter praising local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Johnson
Lyndon Par
Lyndon
Hamiota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box 70
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
Manitoba Community Associates
U.S.A
Engien
F.D
Don Venables
BY Garth Turner
Vaivin
Paul Hellyer
Echo
Yours Truly, Ryan Hamilton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!