Lalonde downplays gas ruling amid energy pact context
Ottawa energy minister Marc Lalonde called the Supreme Court ruling largely academic as it concerns only provincially owned wells and not private producers. He noted Alberta’s plan to potentially nationalize industry to avoid taxes is impractical, while energy pacts with Alberta and British Columbia had already reduced the tax on exports to zero through 1986.
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Israelis Strike Beirut and Lebanon Airspace Wars
Israeli jets bombed guerrilla strongholds in West Beirut amid radio reports of naval bombardment by gunboats. The raid also claimed two Syrian MiG fighters over central Lebanon as Tel Aviv military command coordinates actions.
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Budget Includes Direct Job Creation and Wage Freeze Plans
Ottawa sources say the budget doubles direct job creation funding to about 500 million and adds a housing stimulus program. The cabinet will cap wage increases for over 200,000 federal workers at seven percent and freeze MPs and senators salaries.
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City welcomes court decision on gas tax ruling
Medicine Hat officials greet a Supreme Court of Canada decision denying federal authority to tax provincially owned natural gas exports. The ruling could aid Medicine Hat in its own Ottawa case challenging federal gas taxes paid since 1981. Local lawyers foresee the decision supporting the city's constitutional challenge.
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Alberta
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Calgary
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Justice Department
Reagan shifts stance on Falklands settlement backing
U S officials signal wavering support for a UN call for Britain Argentina talks. Alexander Haig cited Thatcher's position and suggested Britain may own the Falklands, marking a shift from prior neutral policy. He warned the stance could evolve after Argentina stabilizes postwar conditions.
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Lougheed Pushes Dramatic Moves For Budget Boost
Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed at his uncontested nomination meeting urged a five year suspension of the Foreign Investment Review Agency and changes to the national energy program. He welcomed a Supreme Court ruling supporting Alberta against an Ottawa export tax on provincial gas wells and called for measures to restore investor confidence and foreign market access.
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Calgary
Alberta
Peter Lougheed
Lougheed
Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa
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Calgary-Weat
Allan MacEachen
Foreign Investment Review Agency
Trudeau invites premiers to first ministers economic conference
Prime Minister Trudeau invites all 10 premiers to a one day first ministers economic conference at 24 Sussex Drive next Wednesday to preview the budget to be unveiled Monday by Allan MacEachen. Saskatchewan Premier Grant Devine plans to attend and will meet Trudeau in Ottawa Tuesday.
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Dollar Gains Then Dips Against U S Dollar In Toronto
The Canadian dollar rose about half a cent in early trading on profit taking after a prior US dollar purchase, but slid back before noon to just under 78 cents U S. Traders expect the rise to be temporary as Ottawa plans a new budget next week. The dollar peaked at 78.46 cents U S.
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Sunny High 25 Low 11 Weather Brief
A brief weather note shows a sunny high of 25 and a low of 11. References a Quasher map on Page 24.
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