Debates Rise Over Official Language Bill on Hill
Parliament Hill reports the Official Language Bill advancing to second reading while a Western MP criticizes the plan for bilingual districts. He argues population thresholds and constitutional changes should guide language rights, noting diverse Western Canadian communities and the Commissioner’s powers.
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Parliament Hill
Lease of Commons
Western Canada
Canada
Upper
Lower Canada
Sid Coulthard Speech on Language Bill and Western Canada
Sid Coulthard reviews budget aims for lower income groups and wheat sales pricing. He criticizes the Language Bill as inadequate, urges economic equality, cites bilingual district politics, and notes Wheat Board discussions and a possible two price wheat system in Western Canada. He recalls party-building efforts and Ed Schreyer’s leadership prospects.
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Weir
Hanuschuk
CCF
Saskatchews
Ontario
B.C
New Democratic Party
People's Party
Ed Schreyer
Western Canada
Armed Forces
RCMP
Municipalities press for work requirement on welfare recipients
Federation of Mayors and Municipalities devoted 13 minutes to welfare problems and passed a resolution allowing municipalities to force welfare recipients to work. Edmonton Alderman Julia Kiniski supported the measure saying beggars can't be choosy. Toronto Alderman Rotenberg argued for underpaying jobs with welfare top ups. Burnaby Councillor McLean warned the system creates generations of welfare reliance. Toronto Alderman Horace Brown criticized the mood as low. Winnipeg Councillor A N Robertson called the idea that work could be forced against will pure slavery.
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Federation of Mayors and Municipalities
Julia Kiniski
Edmonton
David Rotenberg
Toronto
Rotenberg
H.F. McLean
Burnaby
B.C
Aigerman Horace Brown
A. N. Robertson
Winnipeg
Birthday greetings and visits in Lavenham
Lavenham News notes June birthday wishes for Debbie Doerfler Kate Leckie Glenda Allanson Brad ley MacDonald Tammy Allanson and celebrations. June 6 ten couples gathered at Mr and Mrs John Martens for Johns birthday. June 3 Wilk and Betty Lousley of Winnipeg visited Dave Doerfler. Mr and Mrs Wiebe attended a Winnipeg wedding. John Lyall of Rossendale and Bob McLennan hosted Thursday evening guests. A tea with Mrs Kate Lee and others marked an 85th birthday. Doris Dobbin's meeting had eight members and Mona Hyde of Treherne won a raffle. Sunday visitors included Henry Wiebe George Bubler Sid ney and Henry O'Neill. Clarence Morden of Austin and Bruce Lloyd also visited.
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Debbie Doerfler
Kate Leckie
Glenda Allanson
Bradley MacDonald
Tammy Allanson
John Martens
John
Wilk
Betty Lousley
Winnipeg
Dave Doerfler
Doris Dobbin
Mona Hyde
Treherne
Henry Wiebe
George Bubler
Sidney
Henry O'Neill
Clarence Morden
Austin
Bruce Lloyd
Lavenham
Dean Doerfler
Pan Am Story Now In Book
The 1967 Pan American Games history is captured in a 216 page book by Mac Farlane Communications Services. It will sell for five dollars, detailing every event and record from Winnipeg. Allison Vinnell of Winnipeg did the research and Lynn MacFarlane organized the writing.
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Mac.Farlane Communications Services
Winnipeg
Allison Vinnell
Lynn MacFarlane
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