Head Tax Proposal for Immigrant Entrepreneurs Sparks Debate
Canadian debate erupts over MP James Hawkes plan to raise up to 2000 per entrepreneur immigrant to fund costs. Critics argue the levy deters arrival of job creating entrepreneurs and could limit other immigrant categories. Proponent notes entrepreneurs bring significant investment and create jobs. The issue raises questions about Canada’s openness to immigration and the economic value of newcomers.
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James Hawkes
Progressive Conservative
Canada
Hawkes
Blais Grenier backs mining in parks sparks concerns
The environment minister hints at entertaining development ideas in national parks while critics point to her past cuts to science programs and staff. They warn mining and logging threaten conservation aims and question the department’s commitment to preserving air and water quality.
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Aybe
Suzanne Blais-Grenier
Madame Blais-Grenier
Environment
Blais Grenier
Levesque Faces Challenge After Quebec Byelections
The Liberal sweep in four provincial byelections signals a call for change and deepens the crisis within Premier Rene Levesque's Parti Quebecois. Backed by Andre Asselin and Jean-Marc Beliveau, a new blue force gains ground amid resource limits, raising questions about PQ leadership and Quebec’s stability.
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Ontreal la Presse
Quebec Liberal Party
Parti Quebecois
Rene Levesque
Quebec
Andre Asselin
Quebec Conservative Party
Jean-Marc Beliveau
McGillivray Sees Budget Shift Push Conservatives Toward Old-Time Tories
The piece argues the Wilson budget pushes the Conservatives from the middle ground toward old-time Tory politics by taxing old age pensioners to fund business. It notes deputy minister Mickey Cohen resigns as Mulroney defends the budget, while Health Minister Jake Epp and the party face internal splits over de indexing pensions and deficit reduction.
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Ottawa
Party of Wealth and Privilege
Mickey Cohen
Nance
Ian Stewart
Cohen
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
Jake Epp
Epp
Flora MacDonald
Joe Clark
Ontario
Frank Miller
Hopes fears bind country in Canada amid unity notes
Don Braid writes from Banff on how Alberta hosts Quebec and Atlantic students in national parks, easing bilingual tensions and fostering cross region ties. He links this summer gathering to national unity, contrasts with the Ontario tornado tragedy, and notes oil prices, free trade, and constitutional hopes shaping a shared Canada.
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Don Braid
Southam News
Banff
Alta
Alberta
Quebec
Atlantic Provinces
Ontario
Banff Springs
Chateau Lake Louise
Jasper National Park
Canada
United States
Japan
Bangladesh
Witness film angers Amish critics in focus interview retrospective
The piece reassesses Peter Weir directed film Witness starring Harrison Ford and notes Amish community anger at the movie. It argues the film blends crime drama with a real but private Mennonite group, portraying violence and romance amid idealized countryside. It condemns Hollywood for exploiting a distinctive people.
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Harrison Ford
Medicine Hat
Peter Weir
Philadelphia
Hollywood
Weir
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