Chretien Bill On Political Financing Clears Commons
After months of debate and compromise Prime Minister Jean Chretien’s reform bill passed the House of Commons 172 to 62 with Liberal MPs backing the government. The bill tightens donations to 41 000 from corporations and unions to riding associations, limits individual donations to 5000, raises taxpayer subsidies per vote, and boosts candidate refunds to 60 percent with a future permanent 50 percent level. The measure now goes to the Senate where party control is Liberal-dominated.
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Supreme Court to hear review of tax immunity ruling
Ottawa faces a high court appeal over a Federal Court of Appeal ruling that struck down tax immunity for about 30 000 Treaty 8 natives. The unanimous decision faulted Judge Campbell for relying on oral history, warning about the consequences of tax exemptions. About half of the 29 000 treaty members live off reserve across four western provinces and territories.
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Canada to send 3600 troops to Kabul two rotations
Canada plans to deploy about 3,600 troops to Kabul in two six month rotations of 1,800 each as part of an international force to stabilize the Afghan capital and its environs. Gen Ray Henault says the Afghan mission will tie up forces for about a year with limited ability to mount a major international operation.
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