Wilsonomics and the 1986 budget shock wave
The budget slashes corporate taxes while raising personal taxes and new levies. The plan halves some taxes, but taxes on alcohol, tobacco, candy, gas, and consumer goods rise sharply. Spending cuts trim civil service and public programs, risking recession while hoping for business investment.
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Mike Wilson
Wilson
Home Ownership Savings Plan
Civil Service
Allan MacEachen
Mike
Bay St
Main St
Stoc
Canada
This Week in Canada June historical milestones
On June 10 1857 Canada adopted the dollar system and 1937 Sir Robert Borden died. June 11 1917 Prime Minister Borden introduced the Conscription Act and 1945 Mackenzie won his last Liberal election. June 12 1690 Henry Kelsey left York Factory to explore the West and 1958 Macmillan addressed Parliament in Ottawa. June 13 1673 Cataraqui later Kingston was founded by La Salle and 1898 Yukon Territory was organized with Dawson as capital.
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Sir Robert Borden
Borden
Mackenzie
Liberals
Henry Kelsey
York Factory
Hudson Bay
Macmillan
Britain
Ottawa
Cataraqui
Kingston, Ont
la Salle
Yukon Territory
Dawson
Enterprise audit asks if towns can spark local ventures
The piece argues small communities must rely on local initiative for growth, highlighting examples from Humboldt Journal and Wetaskiwin Times. It notes Schulte Industries Englefeld selling snowplows, High Arctic distribution, Unity's Leo Schafer 35 years in business, and Antigua Sportswear with global reach. It urges seeking local entrepreneurs, research, financing, patents, packaging, and marketing to spark payrolls.
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Aoe
Ese
Humboldt Journal
Schulte Industries
Englefeld
High Arctic
Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin Times
Unity
Northwest Herald
Leo Schafer
Nipawin Herald
Fred Olfert
Carstairs
Antigua Sportswear Ltd
Antigua
Sri Lanka
West Germany
Gerald Paetz
Confed memories and media dreams from Canada’s past
A trio of quotes recalls historic Canadian politics and media vision. Sir John A. Macdonald in 1869 jokes about debauching a committee of archangels amid a surplus and strong majority. Thomas D'Arcy McGee in 1865 warns Prince Edward Island could be towed into the St Lawrence if it resists Confederation. Rex Frost in 1946 sees air waves as a gateway to a great Canadian tomorrow.
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Sir John A. Macdonald
Prince Edward Island
St. Lawrence
Thomas D’arcy McGee
P.E.I
Confederation
Rex Frost
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