Chretien Unveils Cabinet Ethics Plan Amid Reform Push
Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced new rules to curb cabinet conflicts of interest and urged broader changes to political financing. The plan includes public disclosure of leadership fundraising, tighter limits on corporate and union donations, and reporting for MPs war chests. A key measure limits cabinet office contact with Crown corporations.
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Jean Chretien
Chretien
Paul Martin
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Not that spend more than earn, just spend faster
Anonymous quip notes people spend money before earning it, implying a rapid consumption pattern rather than a simple spend versus income disparity. The line frames budgeting as hastened outflow rather than excess of earnings.
Walsh and Irvine Hit by Rising Flood Waters
Walsh and Irvine face rapid flooding as Cypress Hills snowmelt and rainfall push Mackay Creek and surrounding water levels higher. Neighbours from Spring Creek Hutterite Colony sandbagged a wall to shield Tony Lu’s Shell station while trains inch by on the Trans-Canada Highway and roads are trenched to relieve pressure.
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Cypress Hills
Tony Lu
Shell Station
Trans-Canada Highway
Walters
Christine
Mackay Creek
Spring Creek
Tony
Michael S
Hofer
Walsh
First Street
Railway Avenue
Irvine
Cypress County
Lutz Perschon
CP Rail
Perschon
Red Cross
Leah Presia
Christine Lu
Hui-Chun King Lu
Ha River flood risk recedes as creeks rise near Medicine Hat
Residents monitor rising South Saskatchewan levels after heavy rain with forecasts cresting 6 to 9 pm. City fire chief notes flood fears remain lower than the 1995 event, while Ross Creek and Seven Persons Creek stay watchful. Crews prep pumps as precautions for riverside properties, with an information line offered for updates.
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Medicine Hat
South Saskatchewan
Ross Creek
Seven Persons Creek
Garry Mauch
Riverside
Mauch
John Fedoruk
The
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Sas
Maudh
Mies
Nisl
Kent Walker
River Road
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