Tougher ethics law urged for Alberta
Edmonton review panel urges stricter conflict rules for MLAs spouses and senior officials to avoid apparent and real conflicts and to disclose spouses financial affairs. The panel cites 1990s Multi Corp probe of Colleen Klein stock purchase and aims to tighten gifts disclosures and lobbyist registration. Premier Ralph Klein supports selective changes while urging further study.
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Bureaucrats urged to cover conflicts under policy rules
Recommendations call for conflict laws covering real and apparent interests. Politicians should disclose spouses and minor children finances. Lobbyists must register and face conduct standards to curb influence.
Mulroney Lawyers Fight Disclosure in Airbus Libel Suit
Canadian lawyers dispute disclosure of a translated German letter from the Justice Department to Swiss authorities. The letter referenced RCMP probe into kickback allegations tied to Air Canada 1988 purchase of 34 Airbus jets. The feud centers on what Mulroney must provide for his 50 million dollar libel suit against federal authorities.
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Young twins in China emerge as prodigy readers
Beijing Reuters reports three year old twins in Shanghai recognized 2,400 Chinese characters and 1,000 English words. Zhuang Zefang amazed her father by reading a newspaper at age one, followed by her twin Zhuang Zezheng who read with equal fluency according to the Shanghai Great World Guinness Headquarters official.
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Solberg fights gas tax hike in federal budget
Medicine Hat MP Monte Solberg denounces a proposed two cent per litre gas tax rise as government overreach calling for spending cuts instead. Reform energy critic Dave Chatters warns Canadians would face a $600 million pump hit. petitions and endorsements from the Canadian Automobile Association bolster opposition.
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Hatters expect cheaper booze after province cuts markup
The province will reduce its liquor markup, lowering prices for private retailers. Beer drops from 92 to 89 cents per litre, rye and vodka about 35 cents off per 750 ml bottle, and wine about 10 cents to 3.20 per litre. Shelf availability may lag as stores clear Christmas stock, with impacts depending on distributor prices and transportation costs.
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