Ottawa faces stalemate over provincial grant cuts
Finance Minister Allan MacEachen and provincial treasurers meet again to resolve a dispute over federal cuts to grants to health education and equalization. They warn a March deadline looms as Ottawa seeks to curb a large deficit by reshaping transfers totaling about 15 billion dollars. Ontario, Quebec and others push back on the plan.
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Schreyer hints at possible election delay over constitution
Gov Gen Ed Schreyer suggested he might have forced a federal election if needed to stop Trudeau from acting unilaterally on constitutional matters. Trudeau and Ed Broadbent declined to comment as did most premiers, with Quebec’s Rene Levesque noting the weight of English provinces’ support lessened the impact.
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Governments' offer questioned by Alsands consortium
Calgary The Herald reports Alsands consortium members say they have not secured a satisfactory deal from Alberta and federal governments for the 13 billion oil sands project. A final decision and further meeting are planned as analysts review the offer and a 20 percent ROI target.
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RCMP hid Olson payment details from officials for 16 days
Top RCMP officials learned of the $90,000 publicized cash for bodies deal with Clifford Olson 16 days after authorization. Commissioner Robert Simmonds said the payment was justified and executed within authority amid extraordinary times. Prime Minister Trudeau defended the payment as responsible and not illegal or immoral.
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Medicine Hat Cubs Build On Success Under Dean Terlson
Sports writer Helen Dolik profiles coach Dean Terlson, credited with much of the Cubs recent success. The feature appears on page 13.
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Ottawa retreats on perks tax
Federal plan to tax employee perks is scaled back. Revenue Minister Rompkey says smaller benefits stay tax exempt due to collection complexity while airline passes face tax rules. Some meals and discounts remain untaxed unless costs exceed catering.
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MPs and senators gain bigger pay in Jan raise
Ottawa reports MPs and senators now earn about 50 percent more than 18 months earlier after an 11 percent cost of living increase effective January 1. The package for the lowest paid MP rises to 64 900 dollars and cabinet members receive higher totals.
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Crow debate tabled at agricultural meeting
The Western Agricultural Conference tabled controversial resolutions on Crow freight rates to avoid public debate while a government proposal is expected. Delegates reaffirmed policy but discussed extending Crow rates to fuels and fertilizers and tying rates to distance to curb centralization. The group also backed credit card use for groceries and considered beef price stabilization with a national agency rejected.
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