Canadian Auto Strike Warps Toward Crisis, Turner Warns
Garth Turner argues UAW leadership in Canada risks wrecking the industry with greed and intransigence. He cites Ford GM and UAW concessions in the U.S. pressuring Canadian operations, warns of layoffs, higher prices, and a lean winter. He highlights possible Ford Canada pullout plans and stockpiled parts south of the border.
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United Auto Workers
Detroit
Ford
U.S
General Motors
UAW
Bob White
Canada
Chrysler
AMC
Oakville
Santa Parade Cancelled by Eaton Company in Toronto
Reggie’s Ramblings notes Eaton Company Limited withdraws its 77 year Santa Claus Parade affecting Toronto crowds. The column mentions Ottawa officials defending Pierre Trudeau private rail cars as taxpayer neutral and questions access for wealthy individuals. A Bogden Kipling piece critiques Reaganomics with a Twain-esque irony. Lottery winners face losses as the page highlights rising costs and taxes.
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T.eaton Company Limited
Toronto
Canada’s 32nd Parliament ends after record session
Paul Hellyer and Ian Deans name the session a mixed bag as over 100 laws are passed including the Freedom of Information Bill and a new Canadian Constitution. The McDonald Commission leads to a civilian security agency while debates on marijuana decriminalization and the Competition Act stall. Allan MacEachen introduces three budgets and parliamentary reform is urged as MPs plan a summer break and early fall return to business.
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NDP
Ian Deans
Canada
Jed Baldwin
McDonald Commission
RCMP
Trudeau
Senate
Andre Ouellet
Allan MacEachen
MacEachen
Walter Baker
Erik Neilson
Baker
PC House
Neilson
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Hamiota
Cna
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box 70
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
U.S.A
England
F.D. (Don) Venables
BY Garth Turner
Reggie
Ottawa
Pierre Trudeau
Bogden Kipling
Mark Twain
Stephen Leacock
Sam Clemens
St. Regis Hotel
Ottawa Feds
Paul Hellyer
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