Western Conservatives urge major reform to unite Canada
At a Portage Progressive Conservative fundraiser and annual meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall, Robert N. The Red Deer warned Ottawa policies harmed western interests. Thompson cited farm price reform flaws, inflation, and unemployment, urging amendments, a new economic approach, and a stronger U S Canada market plan.
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Robert N
Red Deer
Progressive Conservative Federal Association
Knights of Columbus Hall
Thompson
National Social Credit Party
U.S
Britain
Canada
Albertatory
Robert N. Thompson
Front
Portage Progressive Conservative Federal Association
Paul Klassen
Manitoba to join federal unemployment insurance plan
Manitoba Labour Minister A R Jauney announced the province will enter the federal unemployment insurance plan effective January 1, 1972 becoming the first province to declare its intent. About 15 000 to 20 000 civil servants and Crown corporation employees will begin paying into the plan with equal employer and employee contributions, at a cost to Manitoba of roughly $900 000 the first year. Those earning up to 7800 annually will be covered and benefits include up to one year of unemployment support and three months post retirement plus pregnancy and short-term retirement provisions.
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Manitoba
A. R. Aulley
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
Department of Public Works
Vs. Jauney
More Sales to Japan Sought in Grain Mission
Manpower Minister Otto Lang announced a mission to Japan and Hong Kong starting November 16 to expand grain and other farm product sales. He will be accompanied by Canadian Wheat Board commissioners Charles W. Gibbings and Robert M. Esdale and will also confer in Australia on world market conditions.
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Hong Kong
Ottoang
Lang
Charles W. Gibbings
Robert M. Esdale
Canadian Wheat Board
Board
Australia
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