Senate talks upbeat on Meech Lake deal amid reform questions
Canadian premiers in Ottawa express guarded optimism as they weigh Senate reform and Quebec distinct society. Key leaders note progress yet warn of tougher bargaining ahead while a proposed commission could reshape the upper house or trigger automatic seat increases for west and Atlantic regions.
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Tory ex-legislator tied to Alberta Telecoms share sale
Former Tory legislator Keith Alexander, who left Edmonton Whitemud in 1985 for Premier Don Getty, is named a key figure in a 500 million share offering of Alberta Government Telephones. Liberal Frank Bruseker accuses the deal of benefiting BBC Dominion Securities and the premier. government endorses Dominion as lead underwriter. Albertans may buy shares with one year of interest-free loans.
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Don Getty
Alberta
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Dick Johnston
Dominion Securities
BBC Dominion Securities
Wilson warns inflation worsens wage demands spread
Finance Minister Michael Wilson told the Commons finance committee that inflation pressures are rising nationwide and wage settlements are the main driver. He warned Newfoundland’s Meech Lake crisis raises rates as investments pause and weaker provinces feel the pinch most.
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Senators Vote For Tax Free Daily Bonus Amid Reform Talks
Ottawa reports senators granted themselves a tax free bonus of 153 dollars per day for attendance at debates committees or joint hearings. The raise adds to a 62 thousand dollar salary and 9.8 thousand dollar allowance, provoking criticism from MP Don Blenkarn who says the Senate worsens the constitutional crisis.
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Liberian rubber plantation seized by rebels near Monrovia
Rebel forces seized the world’s largest rubber plantation headquarters outside Monrovia delaying airport access. President Doe sought talks as unrest spreads since December. Amnesty reports civilian killings amid a civil war pitting Krahn Mandingo against Gio Mano. Bridgestone-Firestone aims to keep operations with rebels called freedom fighters. The plant employs 8,500 and yields 45 million kg of rubber a year valued at 50 to 100 million dollars.
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Alberta doctors warn abortion access shrinking amid new law
Alberta physicians at Foothills and Peter Lougheed hospitals consider halting abortions as Canada readies a Senate debated bill restricting abortion to cases where a life or health threat exists. Edmonton Royal Alexandra and Calgary centers face widespread review with access at risk if doctors quit.
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Nancy Betkowski
Man in Kayak Lost Over Niagara Falls Stunt Attempt
Searchers continue for Jessie Sharp a 28 year old from Ocoee Tennessee missing after plunging over Niagara Falls in a kayak near Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side. Sharp aimed to perform a decade old stunt and his red boat was found intact below the falls.
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