Ottawa mortgage deduction plan may be delayed
Finance Minister John Crosbie indicated the federal mortgage deduction scheme may not start immediately and timing would be announced with budget night. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce urged delaying the plan to 1980 if politically feasible and cautioned against increasing the deficit.
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Ottawa
John Crosbie
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Crosbie
United States
U.S
U.S. Fails to Block Palestine Debate at UN
The U N Security Council debates Palestinian rights after the United States failed to postpone the issue. Andrew Young warned a veto may be required if a vote is held on a Nigeria‑sponsored resolution expanding Palestinian self determination and sovereignty in Palestine.
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United Nations
N.Y
UN Security Council
United States
Security Council
Andrew Young
U.S
Israel
Young
Middle East
Washingtn
Nigeria
Council
UN Committee On
PLO
Tragedy at Prescribed Burn Claims Seven Ontario Youth
In Nakina Ontario seven Ontario ministry of natural resources workers died when a prescribed burn to clear debris trapped and burned them. The victims include Colleen Campbell Kenneth Harkes Anthony Glen Thompson Wanda Parise Jane Spurgeon Danny Fitzgerald and Gordon Reid. An eighth worker Gaius Wesley survived with burns. Auld ordered a coroner inquiry and Premier Davis offered sympathies.
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Ont
Ontario
Ministry of Natural Resources
Lake Esnagami
Thunder Bay
Colleen Campbell
Kenneth Harkes
Anthony Glen Thompson
Geraldton
Wanda Lee Parise
Jellicoe
Jane Ann Spurgeon
Oshawa
Danny Fitzgerald
Gordon Jack Reid
Toronto
Gaius Wesley
Longlac
Ministry
Geraldton Hospital
James Auld
Natural Resources
H. B. Cotham
Auld
William Davis
Experience
Alberta Gas Price Review Sought With Ottawa
Alberta Energy Minister Merv Leitch says Ottawa will be asked to review Canada’s natural gas export price. He notes Canada’s export price at 2.80 per thousand cubic feet versus the United States offering Mexico 3.40, and discusses potential regional willingness to pay higher rates. Leitch opposes joining Mexico for bargaining power and rejects a continental energy policy.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ottawa
Merv Leitch
United States
Mexico
U.S
Leitch
Maine
Rhode Island
Quebec
Maritimes
Washington
Marchand resigns as Liberal Quebec leader after controversy
Senator Jean Marchand announces resignation as president of the Liberal party's Quebec wing after a meeting of the Quebec executive and a CBC interview. He says personal obstacles and outside interference affected his ability to serve. Marc Lalonde announces interim replacement Jean-Claude Dansereau.
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Montreal
Jean Marchand
Federal
Liberal Party
Quebec
Marchand
Radio-Canada
CBC
Liberal Quebec
Marc Lalonde
Lalonde
Jean-Claude Dansereau
Diefenbaker Honored in Saskatoon Farewell Procession
A half kilometer long procession of pipers politicians and friends carried John Diefenbaker to his grave at the University of Saskatchewan after a national week of mourning that included a state funeral in Ottawa and a train whistlestop across three provinces. Prime Minister Joe Clark led tributes as about 5 000 mourners gathered by the South Saskatchewan River. The burial revealed the former prime minister buried beside his second wife Olive with a Maple Leaf flag and Red Ensign presented to his stepdaughter Carolyn Weir, and the service noted by a 19 gun salute and Last Post. Saskatchewan Premier Allan Blakeney hosted a dignitary reception on campus.
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John Diefenbaker
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Ottawa
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
South Saskatchewan
Joe Clark
Mosquito Reserve
North Battleford
Sask
Diefenbaker
Olive
Royal House
William Wood
First Baptist Church
Carolyn Weir
House of Commons
Clark
Weir
Allan Blakeney
New Democratic Party
Fisherman Finds Body in Lake Newell Boat Crash
The body of John Johnson 27 was recovered from Lake Newell Kinbrook Island Park by a local fisherman. Johnson, his wife Indra 28 and their 17 month old son Brian died in the boating accident that claimed two other victims Sable Morrison 44 and three others from Brooks. Rose Morrison 12 and Alfred Morrison 14 were rescued. Coroner Dr E G F Skinner is investigating.
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Lake Newell
RCMP
John Johnson
Kinbrook Island Provicial Park
Johnson
Indra
Brian
Sable Morrison
Rose Morrison
Alfred Morrison
E.G.F. Skinner
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