Free Trade benefits outlined by Canadian minister Harvie Andre
Ottawa report details how a Canada US free trade pact cuts tariffs on clothing and overcoats, boosting purchasing power by 700 to 1000 dollars per year per Canadian and saving a family about 800 dollars yearly on clothing. Tariffs phased out over ten years starting January 1 1989 with broader consumer gains.
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Ottawa
United States
Harvie Andre
University of Calgary
U.S
Andre
Economic Council of Canada
Canada
The
Charity begins at home says USC Canada letterbox
The editor urges Canadians to support overseas relief, noting many in Mali Mozambique Bangladesh and Nepal live on less than a dollar a day. Postal disruptions cut fall fundraising, leaving USC Canada short of a 3.2 million target. Donations can be sent to USC Canada in Ottawa. John Martin signs as Chief Executive Officer.
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Mali
Mozambique
Bangladesh
Nepal
USC Canada
Canada
Sparks St
Ottawa
Ontario
Manitoba Pool Dividends announced details of payout
Manitoba Pool Elevators disclosed the annual retained patronage dividends for retired farmers or those 65 and older. Cheques were mailed to 3,231 members totaling 2,174,755 dollars. Payments occur in December. new applicants may obtain forms from pool elevator managers. An additional 222,000 dollars went to estates this year. The total surplus refunds to members by MPE exceed 113,000,000 dollars.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Addi
MPE
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