Wilson ends pre budget talks in face of bunker plan
Finance Minister Michael Wilson will deliver the 1990 budget after cancelling face to face consultations with about 50 national groups. He requests written submissions by January end due to time constraints amid GST controversy and economic concerns. John Bulloch of CFIB denounces the move as a bunker mentality and urges open government.
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Michael Wilson
Wilson
Department of Finance
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Debate over Crow rates splits prairie farming community
The Crow rate subsidy date back to CPR lines through the Crow's Nest Pass provokes a fierce policy dispute. Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba pools oppose plans to divert subsidy to producers, while NFU and Quebec associations raise objections. Proponents say funds should go to producers, opponents warn of investment protections in elevators and terminals.
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B.C
Crow's Nest Pass
Ottawa
Mulroney
Alberta Pool
United Grain Growers
NFU
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
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