Should women get paid to have babies in Canada
The letter section debates maternity benefits for workers, noting federal and Bell Canada concessions that pay full or partial wages during 17 weeks of leave. Opponents argue employers should not bear payroll costs for maternity, while proponents urge secure job retention and social support. The piece also contrasts a booming auto market with high inflation and rising car prices, questioning consumer timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Canada
Trudeau and
MacEachen
Janet Stryalkowski
Reggies Ramblings on Canada Oil Projects and Politics
Reggies Ramblings notes Hiram Walker Resources expects a fiscal 1982 profit after a 175 million loss last year. The Alsands oil sands project faces pullouts from five of eight syndicate firms and may seek alternatives. Henry Kissinger previews memories claiming Nixon was unfit for politics. The piece highlights progress for women in Canada with new Supreme Court appointment in Manitoba and seven women elected to the provincial legislature.
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Hiram Walker Resources
Federal Energy Minster
Marc Lalonde
Lalonde
Henry Kissinger
Richard Nixon
Dicky
Canada
Supreme Court
Manitoba
Freethinkers and firebrands in Canadian public life
Paul Hellyer argues the federal government was within its rights to fire Neil Fraser for public opposition to policy while noting sympathy for dissent. He contrasts historic free speech trials, leaks, and etiquette with the need to protect job duties, urging vigilance against erosions of expression.
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Neil Fraser
Liberal Party
Kingston
Revenue Department
Agriculture Canada
Allan MacEachen
Pierre Trudeau
Eric Kierans
Mitchell Sharp
Leo Cadieux
Joe Clark
Tom Cossitt
Clark
Cossitt
Peter Blaikie
Paul Fromm
PC Toronto
March dates span governors to hockey in Canada history
On March 15 1746 the Marquis de la Jonquiere became governor of Canada Acadia and Louisiana. In 1894 Nova Scotia voted for prohibition but it did not take effect. On March 16 1649 Fathers Brebouf and Lalemant were killed during an Iroquois attack on the Hurons, and in 1900 Strathcona Horse sailed for the Boer War. On March 17 1765 St Patrick's Day was celebrated in Canada for the first time. In 1955 Montreal hockey ...
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Marquis de la Jonquiere
Canada
Acadia
Louisiana
Nova Scotia
Fathers Brebouf
Lalemant
Strathcona Horse
Lord Strathcona
Montreal
This Week In Canada Riots Over Maurice Richard Suspension
A fragment notes fan unrest in Canada tied to Maurice Richard’s suspension. It also recalls historical items from March including Riel's hostage actions in 1885 and railway fare cuts in 1907. It mentions Radisson aiding missionaries in 1658 and the Hudson's Bay Company founding Fort Vancouver in 1825.
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Radisson
Hudson’s Bay Company
Fort Vancouver
Columbia River
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P.O. Box 70
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
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U.S.A
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F.D. (Don) Venables
CNA
BY Garth Turner
Jean Carroll
Pranes
General Motors
Trudeau
Diana
Reggie
Paul Hellyer
Maurice Richard
Riel
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Railways
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