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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1965
Page
2
During a heated session the legislature again examined a heating tax with opposition questioning its structure and potential effects. Critics argued whether sales taxes would be preferable and referenced Mr. Groves’ claim that revenue would lower school rate burdens and fund social betterment in the province.
Premier Gil Molgat signals a committee study on last summer heating tax amid protests about social aid and provincial finances. Roblin counters saying no announcement, while opposition calls for relief and criticizes tax impact on ordinary residents. Debate adjourned with pledges to review projects and costs.
The Manitoba Legislature gave initial approval to a bill expanding urban renewal to include rehabilitation of declining areas. The measure would allow preserving certain buildings and enhancing areas not yet slum status, with Liberal Gordon Johnston backing public housing as part of renewal. Smellie denied delays in urban renewal projects and noted the department seeks qualified planners globally to aid Manitoba.
Larry Desjardins of St. Boniface criticized a government bill in the Manitoba Legislature that would let municipalities choose an extra six weeks of Daylight Time. He urged uniform time across the province as debate on the bill to amend the Official Time Act adjourned.
First reading granted for a bill to create three Separate highways departments in Manitoba. Premier Duff Roblin said the existing department of public works could not handle rising workload, prompting the proposed division to improve management and efficiency.
The Manitoba 27th Legislature opened with grand ceremony in a packed chamber as Throne Speech predictions proved accurate, signaling a heavy workload and broad legislation. Backbenchers Oscar Bjornson and Emil Mueller led questioning with vivid depictions of their constituencies, while Molgat launched biting attacks during the debate.
The speech by Mr Molgat railed at mismanagement and waste in land purchases and public funds. He demanded resignations of three ministers and called for an auditor general. He condemned taxes on essentials like fuel and electricity and urged a new government and independent oversight.
The Manitoba Department of Health urges repeated warnings to children about the danger of thin ice on lakes and rivers after a long winter. Even thick looking surfaces can hide soft spots near sewer outlets with cracks and honeycombs that can break under a small weight, risking tragedy.
In Ottawa last week a senior Finance Department actuary criticized the Canada Pension Plan not on actuarial grounds but on expected benefits for retirees and the self employed. The debate covered clause by clause scrutiny, amendments from opposition, and questions about fairness and understanding among Canadians. Colombo Plan students dinner highlighted Canada’s aid and the presence of about 1,200 international students in universities.
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