Canada Should Carve Independent Monetary Path Says Lougheed
Premier Peter Lougheed argues Canada could improve its economy by not tracking U.S. interest rates and by leveraging its energy resources. He criticizes federal policy for stifling resource growth and export, urging leaders to prioritize resource wealth and investor confidence over political pride.
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Canada confronts ailing nuclear industry amid push for promotion
A recent Trudeau government report warns Canada faces sagging nuclear sales due to weak promotion and strict safeguards. It urges targeted, country specific marketing, greater provincial incentives, and flexible, individually assessed safeguards to regain overseas orders and sustain jobs and profits.
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New Brunswick
India
Vaccine against pregnancy hailed by New Delhi team
A New Delhi medical research team reports a breakthrough vaccine that blocks sperm fertilization and could prevent pregnancy. The vaccine also offers tetanus protection while lasting as long as the woman desires infertility. Some fear it treats pregnancy as a disease and worry about coercion.
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New Delhi
Wanted to Be a Statistic
A writer reflects on longing to be asked to participate in surveys and juries, contrasting ordinary census forms with the more intrusive special statistics. The piece notes privacy concerns, the lure of being counted, and a brush with Canada’s census asking 46 questions for some while others answer 10.
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Statistics Canada
Stats
Canada
Trudeau draws $190000 for Liberal fund in Winnipeg gathering
Charles Lynch reports that Pierre Trudeau raised $190,000 at a Liberal fund dinner in Winnipeg, with 1,400 attendees paying $135 each for a chicken dinner. Trudeau received a standing ovation, faced mixed reception from Manitobans and Tories, and urged Western revenue sharing to sustain equalization grants amid federalism debate.
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Pierre Trudeau
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Trudeau
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Ottawa
Confederation
Sterling Lyon
Lyon
Alberta
Dangers Seen in Limits to Corporate Growth
The piece critiques proposed limits on corporate growth and mandatory pre notification for mergers. It warns limits risk hampering efficiency without proven public harm and cautions against political interference and potential corruption in merger approvals.
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Robert Bertrand
Alberta premier eyes two tier equalization as election lever
Edmonton report notes Premier Lougheed could use Ontario and Ottawa proposed two tier equalization as a campaign issue if federal officials back a second tier plan. Alberta ministers condemn Ottawa hints to cut health and education payments while warning the move would spur a snap election if endorsed.
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Herb Breau
Allan McEachen
Breau
Lou Hyndman
Hyndman
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