Tax reform and debt rise under Mike Wilson plan
The column argues federal tax reform fails to simplify taxes and raises them while debt climbs. It cites a multi stage national sales tax proposal to fund deficits, replacing the manufacturers sales tax, with focus on consumption taxes and potential impact on social programs.
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Mike Wilson
Wilson
House of Commons Finance Committee
Canada
Ndps
Feds
Speaking of Canada border described as friendly and normal
Bruce Hutchison in The Long Border (1966) portrays the US Canada boundary as a vast, lightly fortified line crossed daily by travelers. He calls it the most friendly and least visible form of international power, living in a constant diplomatic dialogue and largely treated as natural, unchangeable.
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United States
Canada
Bruce Hutchison
Right to Know Fights Open Meetings in Prairie Councils
A reader column argues for transparency in local government across the Prairies. It cites Rose Valley Lac du Bonnet and Niverville cases where in camera sessions and closed doors drew editorials and reminders that openness protects ratepayers and accountability.
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Marwayne
Vermillion River
Rose Valley
Valley View
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba Council
Scratching River
Morris
Niverville
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