Direct democracy urged by Canadian Taxpayers Federation in Manitoba
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation pushes reforms to empower citizens through referendums and popular vetoes to curb government spending. It cites Rossland, B C successful local referendums and historic Manitoba initiatives from 1916 to 1921 to argue that direct democracy can bypass special interests and force responsible action on tax dollars with binding votes and signature thresholds.
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Rossland
B.C
Manitoba
T.R. Norris
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
CTF
Bosnian family to settle in Dauphin community
Dauphin officials say a Bosnian family of four with two young boys is set to arrive in mid January to start new life in Dauphin. Volunteers from Dauphin First United Church organized a sponsorship with local support and donations accepted at the Dauphin Plains Credit Union. A house has been prepared and committee members will assist the family’s settlement once they arrive, with federal aid and community donors aiding the effort.
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Dauphin
Brenda Mitchell
United Community Project
Dauphin First United Church
Dauphin Plains Credit Union
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