Filmon unveils four point plan to curb drugs in Manitoba
Premier Gary Filmon announced a comprehensive four part strategy to fight drug abuse in Manitoba. The plan includes tougher enforcement with drug free schools, compulsory youth drug education, a public community consultation process, and new treatment facilities including a 12 bed adolescent women’s center expanding the St Norbert Foundation.
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Long Distance competition vital for the future
Unitel Communication Inc. seeks CRTC permission to offer public long distance telephone service in Canada. The firm argues competition lowers rates, boosts efficiency, creates jobs, and spurs innovation, citing U S U K Japan experiences and its 140 years in telecom with 200 offices and 3100 employees across Canada.
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Farm compensation urged for Iraq embargo
Filmon urged the federal government to compensate western Canadian farmers for the costs of the Iraq embargo. He endorsed sanctions but warned western farmers would bear the burden and pressed for a farm assistance program. He cited Manitoba and the Canadian Wheat Board figures and urged a stronger stance on grain subsidies.
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Canadian Wheat Board
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