Government boosts science research grants in six point plan
Ottawa reports a 28.7 million increase in science funding for 1978-79 bringing total research expenditures to 1.18 billion. The plan expands contracting, funds NRC projects, university centers, and five university based industrial research centers while aiming for 15 percent of GNP by 1983 with oversight from multiple councils.
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Seaway workers approve wage increase in one-year contract
Seaway workers vote 53.2 percent for a uniform 41 cent hourly raise retroactive to Jan 1, covering 1,065 St Lawrence Seaway Authority employees across Cornwall Ontario and 1,000 others. The move lengths to health and welfare contributions, aided by a federal conciliator, reflecting frustration with anti inflation limits.
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No money offered for 1984 Olympics
Ottawa says no federal funds will be provided if Montreal or any other city hosts the 1984 Olympic Games. Iona Campagnolo notes funding avenues are closed and cites high capital and operating costs as reasons for prudence. Montreal could pursue a bid only with own resources, she adds.
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MP seeks new trial over Treu case in secret Montreal trial
Alberta Conservative MP Gerald Baldwin urged the government to seek a new public trial for Alexander Peter Treu who was convicted after a secret Montreal proceeding. The debate touched on parliamentary privilege claims by Yves Mayrand and potential referral to a Commons committee.
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