Manitoba Consideration Of Work Exit For Some 15Year Olds
In the Manitoba Legislature Education Minister George Johnson outlined in principle approval for a provision to let certain 15 year olds leave school to work. A work permit would require certification of educational stagnation by a parent, school superintendent, and attendance officer. Debates included calls to rewrite the School Attendance Act and concerns about potential abuse, with amendments proposed to lower the excusal age to 14.
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Manitoba
George Johnson
Johnson
Ben Hanuschak
NDP - Burrows
Manitoba Legislature hints hospital rates may rise
Premier Warner Weir, speaking at a Progressive Conservative dinner, hinted that hospital insurance rates could increase from 2 and 4 for individuals and families. He warned Manitobans to weigh needs against government services and taxes, noting no early shifts in real property costs and promising upcoming developments for the north. He urged members to offer constructive criticism as Manitoba’s economy strengthens.
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Warner Weir
Canada
Weir
Manitoba
Uniform highway signs urged in Manitoba Legislation
Legislation moves toward broader adoption of international highway signs across Manitoba to reduce confusion. Steve Patrick (L Assiniboia) urged higher penalties for uninsured drivers and expanded liability under the unsatisfied judgment fund. Utilities Minister Stewart McLean supported uniformity, noting Canada is gradually achieving it and that uninsured vehicle fees may be reviewed. The bill proceeds to committee before final House action.
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Manitoba
Steve Patrick
L - Assiniboia
Utilities
Stewart McLean
Canada
McLean
House
Synthetics Sale Bill Before the Legislature
Manitoba legislature debates a bill to permit manufacturing and sale of imitation dairy products defined as fats or oils other than butterfat. Agriculture Minister Harry Enns notes uniform national standards and potential provincial business, with changes to milk sale areas and butterfat testing procedures. Debate adjourned.
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Manitoba
Harry Enns
Winnipeg
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Enns
Two Appointed To Senate
Raymond Eudes a former Montreal area MP and William J Petten of St Johns MIld were named to the Senate by retiring Prime Minister Pearson last week Eudes 55 a lawyer and businessman represented Hochelaga in Commons from 1940 to 1965 Petten 45 a customs broker and businessman is the son of the late Senator Ray Petten and serves on the board of Governors of Exon House in St toh
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Raymond Eudes
Montreal
William J. Petten
St. John’s
Senate
Pearson
Eudes
Hochelaga
Mr. Petten
Ray Petten
Exon House
St. «Toh
No Budget Extension Says Forbes Debates Education Aid
Manitoba Municipal Affairs Minister Thelma Forbes states no extension to the budget deadline, with budgets due by April 15. In response to questions about extending funds for education, she avoids further comment while opposition members press on aid increases for municipalities.
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Manitoba
Thelma Forbes
Leonard Barkman
L Rillon
Saul Miller
NDP
Seven Oaks
Manitoba Hydro rate increases face public board review
Manitoba NDP member Paulley urged that any proposed Hydro rate hikes be reviewed by the Public Utilities Board, aligning with how the Manitoba Telephone System must gain board approval. W D Fallis, Manitoba Hydro general manager, declined to state objections, noting current act allows self-set rates but permits appeals. Paulley plans to bring the issue to the House.
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Manitoba Ndp
Sui Paulley
Manitoba Hydro
Public Utilities Board
Utilities “Committee
Paulley
Manitoba
Hydro
W. D. Fallis
Fallis
Unification Leaves Beard Policy Amdt Bristly Issue
The new Canadian Armed Forces retain varied facial hair rules across branches since unification last February. Naval personnel may wear beards, while ground and air forces mostly require clean shaving unless ordered otherwise. Mustaches face restrictions based on practicality and neat grooming, with allowances for traditions and safety in combat gear.
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Jon
Hospital Insurance Premiums Under Fire in Legislature
In Manitoba a provincial budget hints premiums may rise this year, with opposition MPS from Liberal and NDP pressing the government for plans. Health minister says rates are under constant review and no changes in financing or income tax surcharge are being discussed at this time. Premier Weir defends the present budget while questions linger about hospital funding shifts.
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Cena Smatlul
Liberal
New Democratic Party
Gil Molgat
James Bilton
Weir
Syntney Osmpiy
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