Leaked cabinet priorities list embarrasses Trudeau government
Ottawa probes leak of a May 17 secret nine point cabinet priorities document. Regional economic development and a revamped social security system top the list, drawing sharp questions in Commons from opposition MPs about inflation, the environment, and governance while Trudeau denies the document’s stated changes.
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Machinists to Begin Rotating Strikes Against Air Canada
The IAM plans rotating strikes starting Saturday with 24 hours notice to the public. Union says location of the first action will be announced tonight as talks resume with Air Canada on a four day week and 15 percent pay rise.
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Nixon and Pompidou End Summit Talks in Reykjavik
US President Nixon and French President Pompidou closed a two day Reykjavik summit with a plan for a revitalized transatlantic alliance. They left without firm accords but signaled a potential North American and West European leaders conference.
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Greek premier bans monarchy and sets republic plan
Greek Premier George Papadopoulos announced abolition of the monarchy and the creation of a presidential republic. A plebiscite will be held in two months with general elections for a new parliament by year end 1974. He named himself provisional president as the junta moves to end royal rule after a failed royalist plot.
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Ottawa Prison Rules Tighten Leaves and Parole
The minister announced new measures to curb abuses in release programs, create a correction investigator for grievances, and upgrade facilities. Day parole replaces back-to-back three day leaves, with a regionalized ad hoc parole board expansion to handle backlogs and hearings. Parole eligibility changes set five years minimum for a typical 15 year term and tougher terms for offenders on parole after new offenses.
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Canada bars oil tankers from Canadian waters to Maine refinery
Ottawa will send a note to the United States stating no oil tankers may pass through Canadian waters to reach Eastport Maine for a proposed refinery. Environment Minister Jack Davis weighing environmental and economic factors warned a spill could ruin the lobster fishery, with hearings in Augusta set for June 11.
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Status of Women council unveiled in Ottawa
Ottawa announced a 28 member advisory council on the Status of Women with Dr. Katherine Cooke as chair. The government will amend the Canada Labor Code and Fair Wages and Hours Acts to fight discrimination while the council reports to the labor minister and may gain direct Parliament status after a year. The body includes two men and aims to advise on actions to improve women's status, amid opposition claims of tokenism.
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