Ottawa report outlines tax reform and Royal Commission options
A lengthy Ottawa briefing describes a Task Force under Perrin Beatty finding Revenue Canada too aggressive toward taxpayers and recommending fairness measures including a Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. It also covers the MacDonald Royal Commission's interim report with 60 policy challenges for Canada and plans for nationwide hearings and a final report next year.
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Ottawa
Revenue Canada
Perrin Beatty
P.C
M.P
Wellington-Dufferin-Simcoe
Canada
Winnipeg
MacDonald Royal Commission
Manitoba Increases Daily Personal Care Home Charges
Health Minister Larry Desjardins announced 1984 85 increases to daily charges in personal care homes. The base rises from 13 to 13.45 on May 1 with 45 cent bumps on August 1 1984 November 1 1984 and February 1 1985. Residents and hospital patients awaiting admission are affected. After April to June the average resident would have 145.76 disposable income and 26.5 percent of OAS GIS and Provincial Supplement. The change aligns with pension adjustments and aims to aid financial planning.
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Winnipeg
Larry Desjardins
Manitoba Council On Aging
Desjardins
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Liberal agriculture critique at Calgary conference
Ottawa MP Charlie Mayer and PC agriculture spokesman condemn the Western Grain Transportation Act for shortchanging agriculture. They accuse the government of misleading claims on investment and jobs, cite reduced farmer freight relief, and note flaws in the bill including caps, payment methods, and a weak safety net.
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Ottawa
Charlie Mayer
M.P
Portage-Marquette
Financial Post
Calgary
Canada
PC Party
Mayer
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