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Tax shock stirs Ajax residents over 1985 budget effects
Canadian writer cites May 1985 federal budget as slashing RHOSP shelter, hiking taxes, and pushing middle earners toward 50 percent brackets. Louise Pollard leads Ajax neighbors in protests, collecting 45 signatures and sending letters to Michael Wilson. The piece notes deficits, high interest rates, and rising costs harming frugal families.
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Canada
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