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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1973
Page
2
The Brandon Sun reports Prairie unemployment rising to 4.6 percent for the month, with no province breakdown yet. Manitoba may need faster job creation if regional trends hold, while national figures show a lower seasonally adjusted rate but a high unadjusted rate. Prime Minister Trudeau urged action on unemployment.
The Canadian prime minister visited England to push Britain toward favorable terms for Commonwealth exporters amid Britain’s move toward the Common Market. While no major breakthrough occurred, Trudeau secured a verbal assurance Britain would keep Canada in mind and consider alternative proposals if needed. The long run effect remains uncertain, but the visit may prompt Heath to reassess future Common Market plans affecting Canadian goods.
University of Manitoba economist Prof. Clarence L. Barber argues in a government commissioned report that poverty levels, not welfare abuses, account for rising welfare expenditures in Canada. He notes only about five percent of Manitoba's welfare recipients are employable. The study recommends tying allowances to the consumer price index, expanding social benefits, introducing a guaranteed annual income with incentives, and targeted programs for partially and potentially employable individuals.
Vonald Katt, president of the Norwood Teachers Association, calls an arbitration board settlement for Norwood's 172 teachers a complete disaster. The Winnipeg board granted an average 5.3 percent raise for 1973 and rescinded parts of the 1971 agreement. Some teachers could owe money as a result. The board rejected most demands, cut a 300 education special ed and a 100 bursary allowance for upgrading courses. The decision was not unanimous and lawyer Mel Myers will issue a minority report. The dispute began last year with requests for 9 percent, later 7.5 percent, while the board offered under 3 percent.
Manitoba voters face a likely 1973 election amid party skirmishes. Premier Schreyer and the NDP consider timing, while Asper gains Liberal momentum and the opposition seeks to unite or split votes. Manitoba politics focal points include school aid votes, cabinet reshuffles, and a $28 million property tax relief plan. The Churchill Forest Industries case and The Pas timber operation sit in receivership after provincial loans.
The treasury board announced a 27 month contract with the Public Service Alliance of Canada covering about 2100 auditing employees. The agreement runs July 1 1972 to Sept 30 1974 and includes a six percent raise Jan 1 1973 and a 6.5 percent raise Oct 1 1972. A $500 lump sum replaces retroactive pay. Largest group are levels one and two with salaries rising from 12 774 to 14 387 and from 15 576 to 17 584 respectively.
A University of Manitoba economist led government commissioned study recommending a Guaranteed Annual Income as a supplement to welfare. The plan would guarantee a basic income scaled to family size, with earnings reduced proportionally, aiming to encourage work without replacing existing social security.
Premier Allan Blakeney indicated Saskatchewan may lift automobile insurance rates next year amid rising accident figures and a fund loss. SGIO data show 222 traffic deaths and 7,561 injuries in the first ten months, with accident frequency up 20 percent. Monthly SGIO payouts topped $8 million in November, the highest on record.
Skyngnt Homes Ltd president says production starts early 1978 for plastic prefabricated houses selling at about 2100 dollars. John Grimba notes three models, about 200 to 250 jobs, operations set on a former Canadian Forces base, with export plans and five color options. Houses are made by spraying honeycombed papercraft panels with chemicals to harden and fireproof.
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