Gas prices push Canada’s November inflation to five percent
Statistics Canada reports November inflation at 5.0 percent up from 4.8 in October as gasoline costs rise amid Gulf crisis. October–November CPI up 0.6 percent with most major components higher and gasoline up 24.2 percent from November 1989.
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Tax to Become Law After Royal Assent
Ottawa passage ends years of heated debate as the Senate votes 55 to 49 to approve the seven percent goods and services tax amid noisy sessions. The unpopular levy seals the government’s response to the nation’s economic woes.
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Ingrid Peritz
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Tax chaos looms as GST passes Senate
Ottawa report notes retailers brace for impact as GST becomes law on Jan. 1. Government expects 1.2 million firms to register with as many as 700,000 contending with last minute filings. Consumers face a seven percent levy on most goods and services initiating a new era of tax administration and potential consumer backlash.
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Saddam Says God On Iraq Side in Gulf War Talks
Iraq’s Saddam Hussein declares peace efforts while claiming divine favor for Iraq’s victory if war comes. President Bush rebuffs rewards for released detainees and backs talks with James Baker before the January 15 UN deadline amid sharp US Iraq exchanges.
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Mulroney launches constitutional reform push with Quebec appeal
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney urged unity and criticized the current constitutional system while launching a parliamentary committee's drive for a revised amending process. He offered more powers to Quebec within Confederation, ruled out sovereignty association, and outlined a two-phase plan alongside the Citizens' Forum on Canada's Future.
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Families push stricter gun laws after Polytechnique killings
Relatives of 14 Polytechnique victims launch a newspaper ad campaign in Canada calling for faster passage of Bill C-80. The action, organized by the Ecole Polytechnique student association and Canadians for Gun Control, includes a letter to Prime Minister Mulroney and Justice Minister Campbell.
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