Martin faces Solberg over OECD report on economy
Canadian Finance Minister Paul Martin defended policy backing after OECD warned Canadians may see living standards fall in two decades. Reform critic Monte Solberg accused tax hikes, claiming Martin raised taxes more than any prior finance minister. Martin contends tax rates are falling and EI premiums are at their lowest in nine years, with productivity no longer the problem.
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Paul Martin
Canada
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Bush signals no delay in Faulder execution
Canadian pressure and US requests for a reprieve fail to sway Texas Governor George W. Bush regarding the imminent execution of 61 year old Albert Faulder. Faulder, convicted of the 1975 murder of Inez Phillips, is slated for lethal injection on December 10 in Texas. Bush waits for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles recommendation and says delay is unlikely.
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Hog producers donate hogs to Medicine Hat food bank
In Medicine Hat Alberta a hog producing family aims to aid the local food bank this Christmas. Goodyear Canada employee funds are raising money to purchase hogs at market price, process them, and deliver meat to the food bank.
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Alberta
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Tannis Toohey
Jackie Aasman
Goodyear, Canada Inc
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Quebec election sees tea party vote at multiple polling stations
Fragmentary report notes electors at several polling places amid delays and scheduling issues. Details are unclear but reference to outreach for supporters and a push to ensure accessibility for all voters.
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Canadian MPs consider tax breaks for sports franchises
The Commons subcommittee on sport endorsed tax relief for professional sports groups and athletes. Proposals include a 5 million tax credit on the first 50 million in revenues, phased cuts for higher revenues, sponsorship deductions, and 100 million in federal funding to boost facilities. A task force would study legalized sports gambling.
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Furby Fever Dominates Holiday Toy Hype in Toronto
Toronto shoppers chase Furby and Air Hogs as top holiday scene shifts from classic games like Monopoly to electronic must haves. Experts note price spikes and short hype cycles fuel parent buyer behavior while Dr Toy cautions on high demand and value.
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