Tax Surplus Hit Canadians With Higher Surtax Beginning
A July 1 surtax targets wealthy Canadians earning over 40 000 a year raising 300 to 750 per person. By 1987 personal taxes are projected to rise 31.9 percent from now amid higher gas taxes and de-indexed exemptions. The deficit and debt service drive tax increases across two more federal budgets.
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Canada
Michael Wilson
Ottawa
Wilson
Rheiaaain
Eecies
Feds
This Week in Canada Chronicle of September Moments
A concise record of significant Canadian events by date. September 3 marks Labour Day’s first celebration in 1894 and the Trans-Canada Highway’s official opening in 1962. September 4 notes Benedict Arnold’s exit from Saint John in 1791 and Edward Hanlon’s 1876 world rowing title. September 5 recalls Cartier’s 1934 return to France and Gouzenko’s 1945 disclosure of a Soviet spy network. September 6 marks Montreal’s first TV station opening in 1952 and Prime Minister St Laurent’s 1957 resignation.
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Canada
Benedict Arnold
Sain John, N.B
England
Edward Hanlon
Philadelphia
Cartier
France
Igor Gouzenko
U.S
Montreal
Louis St. Laurent
Liberal Party
Neighborly News on Churches and Social Change
A survey of how village churches shaped weekly social life, then faced decline as denominations debated budgets and social welfare. Editors from Carnduff, Melfort, Virden and others weigh church state roles, NDP alignment, and bishops critiquing retail capitalism and laws on the Lord's Day.
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CCF
United
NDP
Carnduff Gazette
Saskatchewan
Church
Melfort
Canada
Eaton’s
Virden
Supreme Court of Canada
Speaking of Canada and pride in independence
Quotes compare Canadian respect in the United States to standing up for interests. Walter Gordon argues Canadians gain regard by advocating autonomy rather than yielding to U.S. pressure. William Somerset Maugham reflects on prairie life shaping choices elsewhere.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Walter Gordon
William Somerset Maugham
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Echo
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box 70
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
U.S.A
F. D. (Don) Venables
Arctic
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