Manitoba tax plan targets less affluent in new levy
Manitoba finance minister Cherniack unveiled a tax shift aimed at equitable burden. The Conservative plan projects 378.5 million in revenue and 379.9 million in spending for a 600 thousand surplus, with added NDP spending bringing revenue to 398 million and a similar surplus. He noted families with two children under 16 earning under 11,300 would pay less overall, while those earning more face higher costs. medicare premium reductions are outlined and 45 percent of earners with under 3,000 gross pay no extra tax.
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NDP
Cherniack
Manitoba
Toronto Police Chief Warns Mafia Polluting Canada
Toronto Police Chief James Mackey told the Canadian Association of Police Chiefs that organized crime funds flow into Canada from the United States to buy businesses. He warned that money from loan sharking and illegal activity drives crime, threatening communities and democratic values, and urged public awareness and citizen vigilance.
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Cosa Nostra
Canada
Canadian Association of Police Chiefs
James Mackey
Toronto
Mackey
Police Chiefs Association
United States
Ther
Interpol
Interne Organization
Schreyer defends tax havens amid estate tax debate
Premier Schreyer told Manitoba's legislature that western provinces rebates on estate taxes amount to intimidation and urged caution against abolishing provincial tax parts. Opposition leader Weir supported reforms to keep the province competitive as debate adjourned by Sidney Spivak.
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Ka Schreyer
Manitoba
Schreyer
Walter Weir
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Weir
Sidney Spivak
River Heights
Grain Economy In Trouble Says Uskiw
Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw told the Legislature on Wednesday that suspicions about farmers problems in the grain sector appear accurate. He noted the department study shows the total economy is not dire, but the grain economy is. A final report is expected next week and actions will be announced after its completion.
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Sam Usiw
Uskiw
Douglas Watt
Arthur
Watt
Soviet Denies Wheat Deal Default Despite Shortfall
The Soviet government denies default on a June 1966 wheat purchase pact with Canada stating it was an intent to buy rather than a fixed period. By July 31 the Soviets had taken 201 million of 336 million bushels amid talks for further purchases in the fall.
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Soviet Union
Manitoba Aims At New Export Market
Premier Ed Schreyer announced Manitoba will seek extended export markets by emphasizing processing and branded finished foods. He outlined moving from raw materials to value added products and plans to lead missions to North and South Dakota to boost U S market education and export programs.
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Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
New Democratic Party
Ainimum
North
South Dakota
Industry and Commerce Department
United States
Canada
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