Fines Planned for Mass Layoffs Under New Labor Code
Federal lawmakers introduce amendments to the Canada Labor Code requiring advance notice to the minister, the department, and the union for layoffs of 50 or more workers. Fines could reach 100000 dollars. Notice scales by 50 to more than 300 workers, eight to sixteen weeks. Minimum wage rises to 1.75 July 1 and severance rules apply after five years.
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Gorton resigns as Australian prime minister amid party crisis
In Canberra John Gorton voted himself out after a 33 33 secret ballot tied vote. William McMahon succeeds him as prime minister and is sworn in to lead a coalition cabinet. Fraser quits amid Vietnam policy clash. McMahon promises policy review on economy tariffs and federal relations.
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Alberta ready to help Wardair over bond ruling
Alberta's Highways Minister Gordon Taylor told the Legislature the government is prepared to make representations to the federal government if needed for Wardair Ltd. The carrier has two appeal options after a Canadian Transport Commission ruling requiring a performance bond. One appeal to the Supreme Court was rejected on a point of law, the other to Federal Transport Minister Don Jamieson is pending.
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Calgary students oppose foreign professor quotas in education
A University of Calgary student brief argues post secondary institutions should focus on education quality rather than the number of foreign professors. It asserts English proficiency, not citizenship, determines teaching effectiveness and warns against forcing professors to become Canadian.
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Sharp arrives in Lagos for three day visit
Canadian External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp arrives in Lagos for a three day visit to discuss Nigerian reaction to Britain's sale of seven Wasp helicopters to South Africa. He will meet with Maj. Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Okoi Arikpo to discuss Africa development and Nigeria's economic progress.
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Mitchell Sharp
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South Africa
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Rose defends himself in Quebec minister murder trial
Torne Rose 27 testifies in his non capital murder trial over the Oct 17 strangling of Quebec labor minister Armand Laporte. He challenges parts of a prior statement and cites lack of private legal counsel before Jan 24 while seeking delay options. judge rejects further delay and says Rose must continue with self defence.
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Ros
Revisions in grains plan near completion says Lang
Regina CP Otto Lang minister in charge of the Canadian Wheat Board says final revisions to the prairie grains proposals should be done within two weeks. Legislation with final details on farmer contributions and the $100 million payments may come in weeks. A major policy on grain handling and transport will be released within months as the Menzies report on the Wheat Board is due early next week.
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Lang
Regina Chamber of Commerce
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EF. A. Boden
Saskatchewan Federation of Agriculture
Ottawa says Mackenzie pipeline possible with strict conditions
Canadian Foreign Minister Jean Chretien told an American audience in Dallas that a Mackenzie Valley oil line could be built if it meets high environmental standards and Canadian location and financing requirements. He noted Canada would gain during construction and from the project’s overall impact, while acknowledging Canadian concessions.
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Canada
American Society of Petroleum Engineers
Turner defends Quebec actions under emergency law
Justice Minister John Turner faced questions in Ottawa about extending the Public Order Temporary Measures Act of 1970. He said the act would continue only if police intelligence justifies it and would be withdrawn if not, noting Quebec and Montreal sought emergency powers last October to address suspected terrorist activity. He emphasized a joint assessment is needed to terminate the measures.
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China to boost aid to North Vietnam amid widening effort
Reuters reports Beijing will expand military and economic support to North Vietnam, as aid already grows to unprecedented levels. Belfast dispatch says IRA provisional leaders accuse rivals of beatings and torture over control of Catholic districts. New Delhi notices report deadly political terrorism during India's final parliamentary phase with workers fearing strikes in West Bengal.
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