Provinces Offered Say In Federal Family Allowances
Ottawa offered provinces greater say in distributing income support such as old age pensions and family allowances in exchange for agreeing to a constitutional formula for amending the British North America Act. Prime Minister Trudeau tied broader provincial power to a revised baby bonus scheme, with Quebec’s consent as pivotal.
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Newfoundland
Robert Bourassa
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Nixon to visit Canada in April amid talks
Montreal report says U.S. President Nixon will visit Canada in April staying at Government House as guests of Governor General Michener. Trudeau described a recent Washington breakthrough on trade, while follow-up talks with officials discuss reducing the annual trade imbalance. Geoffroy case in Montreal features Yves Geoffroy and his wife Carmen pleading not guilty to charges tied to an escape from St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary.
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Ottawa plan aims to boost mortgage money flow
Urban Affairs Minister Ron Basford announced measures to increase home mortgage funds and inject federal money into urban neighborhoods. Proposals include a trading post for mortgages to attract pension funds and federally chartered institutions to mobilize small investors, expanding on throne speech ideas from February 17.
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Commons
Ron Basford
Savings and Loan Associations
United States
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Film sparks debate over artistic freedom in Alberta
In Edmonton a radio of questions on free speech and artistic expression arose as The NEWS questioned Dr. Bert Hohel and opposition critics about the Alberta Film Censorship Board decision to ban A Clockwork Orange. The minister signaled ongoing censorship concerns and announced a legislative committee to study censorship while Warner Brothers can still appeal within 30 days.
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Alberta Film Censorship Board
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King Hussein and Israel Reach Peace Agreement
Beiru t Leb anon AP King Hussein has reached a full peace accord with Israel. The plan envisions autonomous Palestinian states on the West Bank and Gaza federated with Jordan under Hussein, with decentralization signaling self rule for Palestinians on both river banks.
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Soviet Delegation Begins 10 Day Canadian Visit
A seven member delegation from the Supreme Soviet of the USSR led by Mikolai Tokhonov arrived in Ottawa to start a 10 day tour of Canada. They will visit Montreal Toronto Calgary Banff and Vancouver and meet MPs and senators including a joint Commons and Senate foreign affairs committee session.
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Gas price controls criticized at Alberta hearings
Calgary CP report notes regulators may not satisfy producers or consumers as Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board resumes field price hearings. CPA and IPAC witnesses cite US price control history reducing exploration and reserves. Carl Nickle argues lack of buyer competition drives prices while exports and renegotiations affect contracts. Nickle urges eventual end-use regulation of gas freed for export.
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IPAC
Alberta
Unemployment Drops to 627000 in Canada February
Statistics Canada reports mid February unemployment fell to 627000, down from 665000 in January and 75000 from February last year, with the jobless rate easing to 7.3 percent. Improvement broad-based across regions. men 25 and over gained, while women and younger workers reduced labor force presence.
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