Luxury Financing Debate Signals Tax Rise Across Governments
A provincial critic argues against deficit financing amid prosperity warning that luxury spending climbs from 11.2 to 15.8 billion over five years. Ottawa insists provinces tax more if they spend more, aiming to curb debt while preserving essential services. The piece notes federal provincial gaps and urges economies and deferrals to avoid higher future taxes or perpetual interest costs.
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Ontario
Mr. Roberts
Federal
Spe
Inter- Seminaril Sanes
Ottawa
Quebec vows French only highway signs during Expo 67
A column ridicules Quebec's decision to keep highway signs in French for Expo 67 and argues for bilingual or international symbols on signs. It criticizes federal moves and envisions Europe style multilingual tourist signage replacing language barriers.
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Quebec
France
North America
Europe
Canada
Merchants Propose 8% Commission on Tax Collection
The Manitoba Retail Merchants Association asks Premier Dutt Roblin to set an eight to 10 percent commission on a five percent sales tax starting June 1. The letter argues retailers need compensation for cash register conversions, staff training, and customer explanations, noting initial costs. The division sent the letter Feb. 17 and awaits a response.
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Manitoba
Retail Merchants Association of Canada
Tom McDonald
Witney Sets Manitoba Compulsory Medical Plan Stance
Health Minister C H Witney stated Manitoba was forced into a compulsory medical care insurance program by federal cost sharing terms. The plan, effective July 1 1968, relies on 90 percent federal grants with the balance from premiums, and features payroll deductions for employees and direct payments for self employed.
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C. H. Witney
Manitoba
Manitoba Medical Insurance Corporation
Manitoba Medical Association
Witney
Manitoba Medical Service
Manitoba plans compulsory medical insurance with outside practice
The Manitoba government introduces the Manitoba Medical Plan allowing doctors to practice outside the prepaid system and patients to choose their doctor. A Crown corporation will administer premiums, with collection via employers, self employed, or municipalities. The plan includes penalties for nonpayment and a medical committee to oversee abuses.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Medical Service
Manitoba Medical Insurance Corporation
Ie Monitaire Meneal Anode WA Eiene
C. H. Witney
Bird Construction Ltd Cleared of Fraud Charges in Alberta Court
Bird Construction Ltd of Winnipeg was found not guilty in Alberta Supreme Court on seven fraud charges involving two Alberta firms. Judge W J C Kirby ruled no deceit or fraud occurred in dealings between Bird Building Supplies, a Bird division, and the company. Two charges were dismissed earlier. trial spanned ten days.
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Bird Construction Ltd
Winnipeg
Alberta
Canada- Wide Investments Ltd
Calgary
Brown Camps Establish Homes for Emotionally Disturbed
The Moose Jaw facility hosts seven girls and three boys in two Brown Camps houses, with staff and volunteers engaging residents in schooling, sewing, music, and community activities. The program aims to humanize troubled youth within a family atmosphere, remodeling to house five children per home and integrating them into local life. Founded by John Brown, the company runs 12 Canadian centers with 178 staff, funded by $26 daily fees from families or government wards.
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Moose
Moose Jaw
Carlo Tela
Starr
John Brown
Toronto
Warrendale
Brown
Saskatchewan
Christians Jews Invite Wilson to speak at Canadian conference
The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews invites British Prime Minister Harold Wilson to be keynote speaker at a national conference on human relations for management and labor. If he accepts the event would be held in May 2022, likely with a Winnipeg stop, and 60 to 80 delegates from across Canada are expected.
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Canadian Council of Christians and Jews
Harold Wilson
Management and Labor
Wilson
Fraser Earle
Winnipeg
Earle
Canada
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