15 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1976
Page
1
The report lists 107 Liberals and five Social Credit MPs in support with 65 Conservatives and 11 New Democrats opposing. It shows standing: Liberals 135, Conservatives 96, NDP 16, Social Credit 11, independents 1, and notes five vacancies. SURRENDER RIGHTS.
Canadian government officials praise the Cree of Quebec and Inuit for negotiating a lasting agreement with broad concessions. Chief Billy Diamond calls the talks a solid effort while warning against belittling the deal and noting federal support was limited to finance as Indigenous leaders sought a fair outcome.
Ottawa reports CUPW plans to inform the public Thursday whether a pre Christmas postal strike will occur. Government and CUPW leaders have held five talks since December 6 over technological change and contract interpretation.
Ottawa CP data shows unemployment over 708000 in November with 269000 heads of households or lone persons. Unemployment rose among women as labor force participation grew, while male and single person rates stayed below national averages.
Red Deer joins Medicine Hat and Lethbridge in cooling housing market as city plans two day sale of 198 building lots with fewer than 30 notices of intent by Monday. Past sales drew hundreds of buyers but could not be met.
Ottawa premiers returned home unhappy over a $680 million grants package and limited tax powers after a two day meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau. Quebec leader Rene Levesque attacked the deal as theft while Bill Bennett of British Columbia criticized the process. The premiers sought about $1 billion in new taxing authority to replace revenue guarantees, but settled for two percentage points and cash health grants. Trudeau defended the outcome as a step toward provincial financial independence.
Ottawa report that Finance Minister Donald Macdonald says no imminent withdrawal of selective wage and price controls but favors early consultations with provinces on their removal. The anti inflation board would help negotiate an end and possibly run a standby authority to curb inflation during the transition if provinces consent. Premier William Davis of Ontario signals a watchdog may be needed. Trudeau stresses jobs as a priority for provincial leaders and industry and labor cooperation.
In Doha OPEC ministers opened talks with Saudi Arabia the lone holdout for any increase. Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani urged postponement six months while favoring a modest rise under 10 percent on a benchmark price of 11.51 a barrel. Indonesian Oil Minister Mohammed Sadri warned decisions affect world health. Qatar host Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad al Thani called for fair balance between oil prices and imported goods.
About 85 percent of 1,600 physicians voted to approve the seven per cent gross pay increase from the Alberta Health Care Insurance Commission for 1977. Net income rise after overheads is $2,160 per doctor, per AMA figures. Ontario doctors earned more per dollar.
Ottawa and the ten provincial premiers reached a cost-sharing deal that does not raise overall tax rates for individuals. Provinces gain 13.5 percent more of the combined income tax and receive a cash grant while ending a five-year transfer program. Critics warn higher taxes or reduced services may follow. Saskatchewan plans tax increases. New Brunswick Premier Hatfield signals potential service cuts or higher debt to preserve services.
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