Mayor says Churchill can't wait for rail service
Churchill Manitoba faces winter fuel shortages without repaired rail service. Mayor Mike Spence pressed federal and provincial leaders in Winnipeg to urge Omnitrax to accelerate repairs after spring flood damage. He warned propane could run out for 900 residents, forcing air shipments at higher costs while winter approaches.
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Canada to erase same sex convictions as Trudeau vows action
In Ottawa the Liberal government will introduce legislation to expunge past criminal convictions for sexual activity with a same sex partner. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the plan amid Pride flags, pledging to atone for injustices against LGBTQ Canadians and to pursue related reforms including bill amendments and potential compensation avenues.
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Canada envoy seeks speedier preclearance bill passage
Canada’s U.S. envoy says he is embarrassed by Parliament’s delay in approving a new law to expand preclearance at the border. He notes Americans press for Canada’s bill, which would extend preclearance to more airports and rail, speeding cross border travel for about 400,000 daily travellers.
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Canadians see debt ratio dip slightly in Q1
Statistics Canada says household credit market debt relative to disposable income fell to 166.9 percent in the first quarter from 167.2 percent in the prior quarter. For each dollar of disposable income Canadians owe about 1.67, with mortgage debt continuing to rise. Bank of Canada officials warn debt remains a key risk and note sensitivity to rate hikes could be higher now than in the past.
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Expats free Liberals letting voting bill die
Expat Canadians argue the Liberal government is stalling Bill C 33 designed to reinstate abroad voting rights. The Supreme Court kept the hearing date but adjourned as Parliament debates the bill, sparking claims the measure will die. Gill Frank and Shaun O Brien criticized the government's motives amid the March 2018 court date.
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