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Manitoba Legislature Session Opens With Agenda and Debate
The Third Session of the Thirty-Third Legislature began February 11, 1988 as Lt Gov George Johnson delivered the Speech from the Throne outlining the NDP program. Key items include a Feedlot Stabilization Program, extending the 1987 School Tax Assistance to 1988, telecom changes, and a trade policy stance with the United States amid looming protectionist bills. The abortion law issue sparked debate, with the author opposing abortion on demand and urging limits to 13 weeks except rare cases. The throne speech prompted two pivotal votes February 22–23, with Walding supporting the government. a budget vote followed February 26.
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