Forecasts of Hard Times From Canada’s Conference Board Chief Economist
The Conference Board of Canada and Tom Maxwell predict 1984 growth near 3 percent with unemployment around 11 to 12 percent by 1985, while opposing bankers and ministers offer cautious optimism. Maxwell warns of higher rates, weak investment, and shrinking job security, urging people to secure and keep work amid a looming downturn.
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This Week in Canada April Historical Milestones
A compact digest of notable anniversaries from April across years. Entries include Prince Edward Island’s responsible government in 1851 with George Coles as premier, Quebec women’s suffrage in 1940, the Trans-Canada Highway accord in 1950, the Rush-Bagot Treaty of 1817, and Expo 67 opening in 1967, among others.
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Prince Edward Island
George Coles
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U.S
Quebec
Great Lakes
Turner's Leadership Bid Dominates Liberal Race Analysis
The piece argues Paul Hellyer notes policy won't drive the Liberal leadership choice as public image matters. It highlights Turner as front runner with broad support and risks, including reliance on a winner image and tensions with funders, while noting obstacles from the Ontario convention and intra-party splits over pro and anti Turner lines.
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Pierre Trudeau
Canada
Turner
Speaking of Canada and public voices across decades
A collage quotes politicians and actors from Canada and the United States. Mary Pickford notes diction fears on Canadian R sounds in New York. F R Scott weighs in with a sharp poem line. Chubby Power defines a politician as one who wins re election.
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New York
Mary Pickford
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