Canadian Debt Worries Highlight Budget Tax Strain
B V Gestrin warns at a Toronto Conference that Canada faces a rising federal deficit driven by higher taxes and new charges. He warns of structural debt, potential high interest rates, and inflation if private borrowing is crowded out and stimulus is pushed.
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U.S
B. V. Gestrin
Bank of Commerce
Gestrin
Business Outlook
Toronto
Conference Board of Canada
Ontario
Feds
Earth
Reggies Ramblings on Ruth Gretzky deeds of kindness
Recounts of Babe Ruth visiting a crippled child in hospital and gifting a signed bat after promising a home run. Wayne Gretzky in Winnipeg gives a hockey stick to a dying boy, escorts him to meet teammates, and leaves a lasting memory. The piece argues such acts come from the heart, not publicity.
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Babe Ruth
Swat
George Ruth
Wayne Gretzky
Winnipeg
Jets
Wayne
Paul Hellyer on affirmative action and hiring policy
The author argues that most Americans favor hiring on merit over quotas and advocates training and education to improve opportunities for all. He notes demographic differences in views, emphasizes an economic recovery as key to enabling merit-based employment, and urges employers to recognize that everyone benefits from inclusive hiring.
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Ted
Toronto
Speaking of Canada in public discourse
Quotes abound about Canada from figures like Dean Acheson and Lester Pearson. The passages reflect American views of Canada as a natural bounty and Canadian concerns over national spirit and governance. The mix contrasts perception and introspection across decades.
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Mercer G. Adam
Canada
Lester Pearson
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