Legal loophole lets former Ontario candidate bill tax funds
The article details Antonino Ianno using riding funds for personal expenses before the 1988 federal election, allowed by a loophole in Canada Elections Act. Tax credits and 50 percent grants covered costs like hair styling and meals, as riding associations faced little scrutiny and the writ date had not yet been issued.
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Antonino Janno
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Ianno
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David Peterson
NDP
Daniel Heap
Richard Rochefort
Royal Commission On Electoral Reform and
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Pene Alee
Rochefort
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Saddam offers Iran full terms for peace in Gulf crisis
Saddam Hussein says Iraq will give Iran everything it wants to seal a peace treaty as U S and allied forces assemble in the gulf. Iran voices cautious optimism with Tehran Radio calling the move a path to a just lasting peace and praising the development.
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Iran
Saddam
Iraq
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Saudi Arabia
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Kuwait
Ali Akbar Velayati
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Tehran
Bush hosts Hussein as Gulf tensions rise in Maine visit
President Bush meets King Hussein at Kennebunkport while Pentagon plans outline 45 000 Marines for Gulf deployment. US carriers and stealth fighters head toward the region as Iran and Iraq exchange war rhetoric and sanctions weigh on diplomacy.
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Jordan
King Hussein
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Persian Gulf
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Gulf
Navy
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John F. Kennedy
The
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John Dailey
U.S. Marine Corps
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Iraq
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Hussein
Saddam
Alberta Warns California Over Gas Price Cuts
Alberta authorities warn of an energy clash with California over proposed gas price reductions worth about 800 million US dollars a year. The Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission states California rules would disrupt contracts, hurt sales, and threaten market reliability, signaling possible heavy penalties and countermeasures.
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California Public Utilities Commission
San Francisco
Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission
The
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CPUC
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Alberta and Southern Gas Co
Utilities Commission
U.S
Gerry McNamara
Rick Orman
Mohawk talks begin amid confusion over negotiator roles
Negotiations start at a suburban Dorval hotel to end a five week Mohawk Police standoff near Oka. Quebec chief negotiator Alex Paterson cites confusion over Mohawk representation as they present 54 names. Barricades may be eased this weekend. no weapons or masks allowed at the table.
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Montreal
Dorral
Alex Paterson
Quebec
Paterson
Ontario native threat halts major rail traffic in Ontario
A threatened Indian blockade by the Heron Bay band and a parallel protest halted the main east west rail line in Northern Ontario. CP Rail said trains could not operate on its track as Via Rail and CN faced delays leaving hundreds stranded in Winnipeg and White River. The Long Lake 58 band blockade near Longlac on Monday aimed to show support for Mohawk protesters in Oka.
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Paul Thurston
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Via Rail Canada
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Mike Williams
Longlac
Thunder Bay
Long Lake 58
Oka
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Canada to suffer slow growth, weakest among major economies
The Conference Board of Canada warns the economy will lag all major industrial nations next year due to Bank of Canada high rates and a strong currency. Ranga Chand cites recession risk, oil price spikes, and lingering effects of the Persian Gulf crisis on inflation and growth.
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Ranga Chand
Middle East
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