Auditor flags government books as potential misstatement
Canada’s auditor general Denis Desautels warns the federal books may be overstated until closing this summer. He cites planned inclusion of the Millennium Scholarship Fund and past entries like 800 million for a non existent foundation and 961 million GST harmonization payments, calling them serious breaches.
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Ottawa
Denis Desautels
Desautels
Grits
Canadian Foundation For Innovation
Atlantic
Lifespan leap: researchers say immortality enzyme found
American researchers report an enzyme that could extend human cell life to immortality in a test tube raising hopes for a 150 year lifespan. Critics warn of decades of frail health without parallel gains in productivity and fitness, while optimists foresee major medical breakthroughs ahead.
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Vancouver
France
David Baxter
Urban Futures Institute
Frank Ogden
Dr. Tomorrow
Quotes on money and wit from Vaughan and Kerr
A wry note on delaying payments as not real spending and a contrast about people who turn bad luck into better odds. Vaughan argues postponing payment avoids actual spending while Kerr satire suggests some create trouble to claim advantage.
Alberta plans limit on forced sterilization compensation
Alberta government moves to curb civil rights for victims of enforced sterilization by using the notwithstanding clause to cap awards at 150000 per claimant and bar courts from ordering larger sums or legal costs. About 700 victims seek compensation for actions by the Eugenics Board from 1927 to 1972.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ken Nelson
Red Deer
Ralph Klein
Jon Havelock
Nelson
Alberta Eugenics Board
Klein
Charest Opens Door to Quebec Liberal Post
Charest signals a potential bid to lead the Quebec Liberal party after previously declining. He cites strong support from Canadians urging him to challenge separatist Premier Lucien Bouchard and says he needs time with family before deciding. He plans a Sherbrooke riding visit Friday.
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Ottawa
Charest
Daniel Johnson
Quebec Liberal Party
Lucien Bouchard
Quebec
Sherbrooke
Que
Seniors' Health Care Premiums Hit Hatters Residents
In Medicine Hat up to 3000 seniors may pay higher health care premiums if a new Alberta bill removes the exemption for those on the Alberta Seniors Benefit. Les Stanford notes over 7000 Hat residents, with about half of affected seniors in the lower-income group, fear financial strain and criticizes the move. The government denies plans to increase premiums, saying the benefit level would not change.
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Medicine
Stanford
Shirley McClellan
Medicine Hat
Karen Kryczka
Calgary West
Seniors Advisory Council
Teen Stiltwalker Sets Florida World Record
In Orlando Universal Studios Florida officials said 16 year old Tiltin Travis Wolf set a world record by walking 25 steps on stilts 12.45 metres tall, breaking the prior mark held by his father Steady Eddy Wolf. Travis said the stunt honors his family tradition.
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Orlando
Fla
Reuters
Universal Studios Florida
Tiltin
Travis Wolf
Eddy Wolf
Klein pressed to lead if Charest exits in Ottawa
Conservative and Reform MPs fear Jean Charest may leave for the Quebec Liberals and would pressure Ralph Klein to move to Ottawa. An insider notes Alberta figures would likely push Klein, warning that refusal could imperil the party.
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Ottawa
Reform
Jean Charest
Quebec
Ralph Klein
Alberta
Charest
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