Credit Reporting Sparks Ontario Political Debate
Ontario Liberal Opposition leader Robert Nixon argues credit agencies hold excessive sway over citizens futures. He calls for restraint as bureaus compile vast dossiers on individuals including work history income and morals. While they provide lenders with risk data they often withhold whether a person is a good or bad risk and errors can affect employment opportunities. Nixon emphasizes the need for access to verify accuracy and for bureaus to make final decisions clear.
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Ontario
Teadher
Robert Nixon
Credit
Credit Bureau
British exports boost Canadian sweet goods firm sales
Kitchens of Sara Lee Canada Ltd. Bramalea reports 400000 annual sales for quick frozen cakes and pies and near 1 million in 1969 in the UK market. UK managing director notes untapped potential as Ontario sweet corn and tomato juice attract crowds at London Ideal Home Show sponsored by Ontario Food Council.
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Sara Lee (Canada) Ltd
Bramalea
Ontario
London
Ontario Food Council
Auto Insurance Debate Shakes Manitoba Legislature
Demonstrators near the Manitoba Legislature outnumbered police as 6 000 to 10 000 protested proposed auto insurance legislation. Premier Ed Schreyer signaled government intent to follow committee recommendations for a crown-run basic program with private firms offering extra coverage. The opposition pressed to adjourn for debate but Speaker Ben Hanuschak ruled it out of order. a 27 to 25 vote upheld the ruling, though debate continued amid grievances. Schreyer argued retraining and severance provisions for displaced workers, stating the government would consider pros and cons and rely on public judgment and history to decide the policy path.
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Ben Hanuschak
Automobile Insurance Committee
Ed Schreyer
Schreyer
Manitoba Outlook Warns of Slower Growth Here
The Mani toba position argues against major tax while accepting consequences of anti-inflation policy. It says Canadian citizens need jobs homes and social justice that cannot be deferred without permanent economic damage. Premier predicts slower growth for Manitoba versus 1969, noting gross provincial income rose nine per cent in 1969 but fell behind national figures due to agricultural weakness and Ottawa policies.
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Manitoba
Ottawa
Manitoba Liberals oppose compulsory government auto insurance
Liberal party president Stan Roberts and caucus members denounce the legislature committee's report as doctrinaire socialism and pledge to fight compulsory government auto insurance. They criticize the NDP plan as unwritten and note leadership uncertainty since last year's provincial election.
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Manitoba
Stan _Robérts
Government
New Democratic Party
Gil Molgat
Howard Pawley
Liberal Party
R. W. Bobby Bond
Robert
NDP
About Face Leaves PCs Gasping in Manitoba Legislature
Conservative members gasped as NDP member Bill Uriski moved an amendment to a private member’s resolution calling for an emergency session of the agriculture committee. The amendment would remove the session reference and praise Agriculture Minister Sam Askiw’s efforts for Manitoba farmers. PC members called the move ridiculous, noting the minister’s current position.
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Manitoba
Warner Jorgenson
J. Douglas Watt
Arthur
Manitoba budget met with calm business reaction
Manitoba lawmakers passed the 1970 71 budget last Thursday night prompting cautious responses from business leaders. The plan projects a near million dollar surplus with no major tax changes, while a retail sales tax review aims to align with an ability to pay. Industry chiefs caution about potential shifts to income tax if sales tax changes occur.
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Manitoba
New Democratic Party
Laul Cherniack
David Rothstein
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Remark Withdrawal Heads Off Storm in Manitoba Legislature
Manitoba Transportation Minister Joe Borowski withdrew remarks in the legislature after an opposition claim his debate comment implied racism. The exchange followed his remark that two rebate appointment opponents included a Jewish appointee and a Negro, triggering a bitter hour of wrangling before withdrawal.
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Manitoba
Joe Borowski
Borowski
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