Let's Talk Taxes The frog in the pot
A columnist argues that Canada’s tax burden rose gradually from five percent of GDP after Confederation to nearly half today. It compares Canada and the United States, uses the frog in the pot analogy, and warns taxpayers may tolerate ongoing increases until it’s too late. The piece ends by noting the feature is from the Association of Manitoba Taxpayers.
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Peter Holle
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Canada
Richard Cartwright
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Association of Manitoba Taxpayers
Dam opens near Boissevain marks long term water source
About 75 people including Premier Filmon attended the opening of the Derksen Heide Dam near Boissevain. Built in 1990, it covers 36 acres with 300 acre feet capacity and 7.38 m max depth. Costing 225000, the Turtle Mountain Conservation District and Manitoba Rural Development project will supply domestic farm and industrial water, with irrigation, recreation, wildlife and ground water benefits cited.
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Premier Filmon
Derksen- Heide
Boissevain
Turtle Mountain Conservation District
Manitoba Rural Development
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