LeDain report fading into dusty files in Ottawa turmoil
Ottawa sources report the LeDain Commission findings fading from public view as Parliament nears recess. Prime Minister Trudeau signals possible law changes only with broad cross‑party agreement, while Opposition Leader Stanfield presses for action on marijuana penalties. Health Minister Munro apologizes for earlier comments and clarifies government stance.
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Canada seeks talks on energy policy with United States
Ener Minister J. J. Greene said Canada is willing to discuss energy matters with the United States despite the earlier unilateral move to impose import quotas on Canadian oil. He spoke to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and later reiterated the points at a Denver news conference.
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Mahoney issues challenge to oil industry in Ottawa
Alberta Liberal MP Pat Mahoney urged the oil sector to back its criticisms of the National Energy Board by proposing two members to fill seven board seats. He noted NEB Act changes widen membership and called for industry expertise on the board amid ongoing energy negotiations and debate over continental policy.
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Banks Cut Non Chequing Interest Rates Across Canada
Toronto report says major banks plan to reduce interest on non chequing accounts to six percent and lower mortgage rates to ten percent from eleven. National Trust Co may follow with a reduction to six and a quarter percent. Canada Permanent Trust Co expects no change to its six percent non chequing account rate.
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Postal workers widen rotating strikes across Canada
In Ottawa and major centers including Toronto Calgary Vancouver and Montreal postal workers escalate rotating strikes in response to government bargaining inaction. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the Letter Carriers' Office of Canada say the treasury board remains firm while urging a return to negotiations. Public mail service disruption grows with installations closed and picket lines forming across cities.
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Ontario pushes labor reform to shield workers and curb strikes
Ontario introduces amendments to the Labor Relations Act aimed at protecting individual strikers who return within six months while imposing heavy penalties up to 10 000 on companies and unions for illegal strikes or lockouts. The plan also expands union organizing on company property and empowers accredited employer groups in construction. Opposition says the changes lack key union concerns and may fuel unrest.
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U Thant Reports Mid East Outlook After Moscow Visit
Secretary General U Thant returns to the United Nations after a four day Moscow trip. He relays cautious optimism on East-West positions that may narrow the gap among the big powers. Talks with Soviet leaders and Western envoys set up a possible early breakthrough on the Middle East.
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Montreal terror inquiry widens as witnesses held
Six Montreal residents including Pierre Carrier and Maude Martin are held as material witnesses in the inquiry into area bombings since May. Testimony continues as investigators describe detonations and bomb components found in raids, with officials confirming multiple devices tied to the case.
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Vere
Heath to lift gun embargo in Britain’s arms policy
Reports claim Prime Minister Heath’s government will repeal the Labor era embargo on arms shipments to South Africa. The Guardian notes the move could defy United Nations calls and U S and Canadian cautions, citing potential short term profits for British industry valued around 100 million pounds.
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