Unemployment Insurance Premiums Cut as Canada Sees U S Reform
The Tories announce a 17 percent cut in unemployment insurance premiums and a new maximum weekly benefit of 363, with 1989 effective date. Employers and employees share lower rates while unemployed workers gain higher benefits. CFIB notes relief for small and medium business and a fund surplus approaching year end 1988.
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Ann M. Smith
Tories
Barbara McDougall
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Bulloch
CFIB
Prairie soil pledge and battle against erosion across Canada
In 1987 Ottawa commits 75 million to a National Soil Conservation Program for prairie lands. Western director Robert Wettlaufer says agreements are close and initial contracts will launch a three year anti degradation effort. The plan blends farmer involvement, research, monitoring, and a permanent cover initiative to reduce wind erosion and protect topsoil.
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George Grant
Queen’s University
New York
Canadian Prairies
Ottawa
National Soil Conservation Program
NSCP
Canada
Prairies
Robert Wettlaufer
Anne
Wettlaufer
PFRA
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