Levesque government rocked by petty scandals in Quebec
Premier Rene Levesque faces mounting discontent as scandals erode PQ credibility. Reports link Quebec Housing Corporation bribes to officials and involvement of Jean-Roch Boivin in questionable telephone calls. A public inquiry is urged amid accusations of patronage and mismanaged Fete Nationale funding.
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Crow rates backers clash with farmers at convention
National Farmers Union President Ted Strain said support for changes to the Crow rate is a misconception created by noise. He noted Saskatchewan Wheat Pool farmers petitioned against changes but were overruled by the executive and that railways push for higher rates and new hopper cars. Strain cited Manitoba’s NDP support and anticipated backing for a national meat authority.
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