Postal rate rise eyed by fall in Canada
Canada may see a postal rate increase by next fall, with public input sought before changes take effect. Postmaster General Andre Ouellet said it is not the main aim as the service moves toward Crown corporation status in September and will seek more revenue to fund modernization.
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Canada Post rate plan and reform under discussion
National Vance and Canadians will be invited to respond by writing MPs or officials. After 60 days a new rate structure will be reported. Canada Post Corp will not take effect before fall, with proposals for increases to be printed for public comment.
Budget increase to fight racism in Canada
Multiculturalism Minister Jim Fleming announced a 1.5 million dollar budget rise with three new programs to address racism. Funds will support a winter national symposium, a research unit on root causes, and a public education push. Fleming called racism an insult to Canada's spirit.
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Terry Fox Run Planned to Honor Marathon of Hope
Toronto organizers announce the first annual Terry Fox Run for the Marathon of Hope to raise cancer research funds on September 13. Ten kilometre courses will be set up nationwide for runners joggers and walkers with a target of at least three million participants and the day to be proclaimed Terry Fox Day by the federal government.
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