Mediation Spurs Fresh Talks in Canada Rail Strike
In Montreal 8400 railway workers remain on strike in Saskatchewan Manitoba and north western Ontario while 18000 others return to work in Quebec. Judge Alan Gold leads mediation sessions with CN CP Rail and the 56000 non-ops. Wage disputes dominate talks as unions seek 10.8 percent annual raises over two years while companies offer 7 percent first year and 6.5 percent second year. Grain and cattle disruptions accompany the dispute with several trains cancelled.
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Montreal
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Canadian Railways
CP Rail
Alan Gold
Federal Labor Department
Judge Gold
Thunder Bay
Toronto
Western Cat
Halifax
Chaleur
Gaspe
Abitibi-Saguenay-Lake St. John
Gold Wednesday
Richard Smith
Hopes Dim For Grain Shipments In Strike Years
Hopes for resuming grain shipments faded as non-operating railway workers strike across Manitoba Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario. CN Rail and CP Rail cancelled all passenger and freight service with 8 non operating unions demanding wage increases of 10.8 percent annually over two years while unions planned to let needed workers move grain through picket lines.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Lakehead
W. H. Matthews
Canadian National Railways
CP Rail
CNR
Food price rise leads CPI climb in July
Food prices pushed the Consumer Price Index higher from June to July though the gain was softer than last year. Food consumed at home rose 2.2 percent, driven by fresh produce beef pork poultry and eggs, while vegetables surged 11.8 percent and fruit 3.1 percent.
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James Ferrabee Southam
Ottawa
Quebec
Ontario
NDP
David Lewis
Liberals
Statistics Canada
Government reverses stance on native land claims
Ottawa says it will consider compensation for Indians and Eskimos who never ceded lands in British Columbia Quebec the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Indian Affairs Minister Jean Chretien notes the shift from 1969 and says settlements will be negotiated with authorized representatives and then submitted to Parliament for approval.
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Ottawa
Indian Affairs
Jean Chretien
British Columbia
Quebec
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Chretien
George Manuel
National Indian Brotherhood
Mr. Chretien
Canada
B.C
Commons
Indians Affairs Committee
Agnew Denounces Scandal Reports With Firm Denial
Vice-President Spiro Agnew called allegations of a Maryland kickback scheme false and malicious. He said he would not be skewered by leaks and insisted he never took money from contractors. He disclosed awareness of a Baltimore U.S. attorney inquiry since February and discussed the matter with President Nixon.
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Washington
Spiro Agnew
Maryland
Baltimore
Agnew
U.S
Nixon
George Beall
Alexander Haig
Mr. Agnew
Commonweath talks on racism dominate conference
The Ottawa meeting focused on multicolored racism with Prime Minister Heath condemning Idi Amin's expulsion of Ugandan Asians as inhumane and damaging. Rhodesia South Africa and Portuguese colonies faced criticism as delegates debate sanctions and final communique tone, while Canada emphasizes meeting mechanics over bold declarations.
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Guy Demarino Southam
Ottawa
Edward Heath
Idi Amin
Rhodesia
South Africa
Africa
Tanzania
Zambia
Commonwealth Conference
Commonwealth
Canada
Food price surge sparks political blame game in Canada
Rising food costs grip Canada with calls to topple government and probe price fixing. Slaughter cattle hit 62.70 per hundredweight as meat, veal, pork and salmon reach record highs. NDP leader Lewis pushes for Combines Act probes and potential Parliament recall while premiers demand action. Government ministers order investigations and retailers defend pricing as you report high costs, firmer measures, and consumer appeals unfold.
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Canada
United States
Toronto
Ottawa
David Lewis
New Democratic Party
Liberal
Ontario
William Davis
Charlottetown
John Clement
Eugene Whelan
George Morris
Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Herbert Gray
Consumer Affairs
Federal Food Prices Review Board
Beryl Plumptre
Food Prices Review Board
Dominion Stores
Loblaws
Lewis
Thomas Bolton
J. J. Quinlan
Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
NDP
Vancouver
British Columbia
Dave Barrett
Edmonton
Alberta
Robert Dowling
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