Molgat denounces government over economic growth in Manitoba
Manitoba legislator Molgat attacked the government for failing to promote growth while debt and taxes rise. He challenged Speaker Forbes's ruling barring discussion of a water haulage inquiry into Drake-Pearson contracts with Manitoba Hydro. The ruling was upheld 41 to 12 with the NDP backing the Speaker.
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Thelma Forbes
Drake - Pearson Construction Limited
Manitoba Hydro
New Democratic Party
Drake-Pearson
G. E. Tritschler
Mol
Mr. Molgat
Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
NDP
Brokenhead
Claims Education Bill Threatens Local Control in Manitoba
Manitoba teachers warn a proposed education bill would shift most elementary duties from small district boards to division boards but require a referendum approval by a majority of electors, likely preventing transfers. Howard J. Loewen, PR director for the Manitoba Teachers Society, says the measure undermines modernization efforts and democratic governance, making transfers unlikely across the province.
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Manitoba
Howard J. Loewen
White Horse Plains
The
Loewen
Orsfor
Peres
Heated Tax Debate Over Heating Fuel Oil Sparks Clash
A provincial legislature debate over a heating fuel oil tax triggered a sharp clash among Elman Guttormson and colleagues. Fred Groves disputed charges of a “vicious” tax, Desjardins called the speech asinine, while NDP leader R. Paulley urged welfare considerations. Cabinet ministers Johnson and Carroll defended measures and noted offsets for welfare. The session saw repeated appeals for decorum amid ongoing friction.
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Elman Guttormson
Lib—St. George
G. Johnson
J. Carroll
Johnson
Carroll
Manitoba Legislature Debates Tax Policy and Time Act
The Manitoba House saw heated debate as Conservatives push to soften a Guttormson tax motion, Liberal Shoemaker counters with a re tighter amendment. Premier Roblin and opposition leader Molgat mourn Ron Turner in a moving tribute. Education estimates totalling 56.75 million are scrutinized as questions rise on expenditure. The Uniform Time Act reform evokes urban rural divides with a proposed province wide referendum debated amid St Patrick’s Day greetings from NDP leader Russ Paulley.
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Roblin
Molgat
Ron Turner
L. Barkman
Carillon
St. Patrick’s Day
NDP
Russ Paulley
Errick Willis
Queen's
Manitoba
Paulley
Willewas
St. Patrick's Day
Parliament Hill Report on Canada's Constitutional Replication
The white paper outlines Canada's constitutional basics and the mix of written laws and conventions. It traces amendments from the British North America Acts to modern Canadian statutes and previews the debate over provincial consent and repatriation under a new amending formula.
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Constitution of Canada
Canada
Our Counry
United Kingdom
House of Commons
Westminster
Manitoba Legislature Defeats Vote To Lower Voting Age
The Manitoba Legislature rejected an opposition proposal to lower the voting age to 18 as part of a three-part motion including two urban enumeration provisions and a 48 hour broadcast blackout. The defeat came 34 to 19.
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Manitoba
J.P. Tanchak
L—Emerson
L. A. Barkman
L.carillon
Gil Molgat
Committee
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United States
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Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
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L. Desjardins
E. Guttormson
Groves
Guttormson
Mr. Desjardins
R. Paulley
Mr. Carroll
F. Groves
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Hansard
Parliament Hill
J. Ens, MP
Bank OF Montreal
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J. Cari. Daly
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