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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1981
Page
11
Federal plans to reduce social services transfers by 2.6 billion over five years hit Ontario hardest with at least 250 million yearly impact. Finance Minister Allan MacEachen pushes Ottawa's approach, while Ontario leaders warn against absorbing the loss and seek local control over health funding and services.
A chaotic Guatemala Canada adoption case leaves five Guatemalan mothers jailed over alleged illegal act and incomplete documentation. Canadian lawyer Francoeur reports pressure from authorities and fear of arrest upon return, while officials say no interference is possible and no appeal has been filed.
Air Canada CP Air and Pacific Western announce a 9.5 percent general rise in domestic fares effective January 1 1982 with surcharge coverage for all classes. Increased fuel costs and operating expenses drive the higher rates as the Canadian Transport Commission reviews the filings. Toronto routes listed with higher one way fees include Toronto Halifax 163 Toronto Montreal 98 Toronto Ottawa 86 Toronto Calgary 280 Toronto Vancouver 336.
Former Newfoundland premier Joey Smallwood, 71, praised Canada's new constitution as better than none and urged patience as the package, with a charter of rights, faces improvements on return from Britain. He predicted the issue may fade in three months and noted Newfoundland’s two-ballot path to joining Confederation.
Stelco employees face recall after a 122 day strike as Hilton Works staff vote on a three year contract. The tentative deal includes wage increases of 1.15 an hour first year and smaller raises thereafter with a total benefits reduction of about 784 a year. Perspective cites 12,400 workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 1005.
Howard Pawley pledged hard work and unity after taking office as Manitoba premier, praising long effort and team labor. He swore in a cabinet that includes Education Minister Maureen Hemphill and Muriel Sampson, marking a historic seven women in the 67 seat legislature, reflecting a high female representation in the new government.
Quebec general practitioners and hospital specialists walked out on Monday to protest working conditions and demand negotiations. The action affected essential services but many hospitals remained staffed with remaining practitioners.
The NDP and unions in Vancouver criticize federal Liberal budget policy, warning it will harm Canadians with job losses and social strain. MPs and activists voice concerns over high mortgage costs, wage cuts, and reduced hours across the forest and labor sectors.
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