Medicine Hat Officials Press Federal Gas Tax Exemption
Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Grimm and utilities chief Alderman Ken Sauer inform the Standing Committee on Finance that new federal energy taxes threaten the city’s economy. They seek exemption for publicly owned utilities, warn of potential legal action, and stress the city’s unique status and past tax exemptions. The briefing aims to sway MPs amid a cold Ottawa session and precedes clause-by-clause review.
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Hargrave sees hope of Ottawa softening energy taxes
Medicine Hat MP Bert Hargrave says the Liberal plan may allow compromise on the national energy policy to ease Western anger. He notes Ottawa likely intended a tough bill and expects further amendments, as Medicine Hat faces higher gas taxes and protests. The city argues publicly owned utilities should be exempt.
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Canada Banks Cut Prime Rate to 17.75 Percent
Four major chartered banks in Canada cut their prime lending rate to 17.75 percent effective Monday. Royal Bank of Canada Toronto-Dominion Bank and Mercantile Bank of Canada lowered by 0.5 point from 18.25 percent, while Bank of Montreal trimmed to 18 percent from 18.25 earlier.
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Closure looming in patriation debate stirs Ottawa cries
Prime Minister Trudeau hinted at using closure as the constitutional debate stalls. Government House Leader Pinard said no decision on closure has been made. Crosbie urged delaying the constitution, while Corbett pressed for a federal election on the issue.
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Medicine Hat Seeks Tax Break and Airport Subsidy
Mayor Ted Grimm and Alderman Ken Sauer report progress with Ottawa on a tariff remission for two natural gas turbines bought for the power plant and potential federal subsidies for Medicine Hat airport in 1982. Officials cite a second technical review and a fall decision, while noting the city faces a growing 1981 airport deficit of about 59,230 dollars.
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Detente Declared Dead by Reagan Administration Official
A senior US official told Reuters that the administration regards detente as dead and broad talks with Moscow pointless, though White House denies this as policy. The unnamed source, later identified as Richard Pipes, said the US would confront the Soviet Union on its own terms amid allied pressure.
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Diversifying the West's economy faces cabinet hurdles
Lloyd Axworthy confronts opposition within the Liberal cabinet as Western diversification plans stall. The Western Development Fund, first unveiled in the budget, remains unpublished amid resistance over using funds for new industries and replacing grain freight subsidies. Axworthy warns progress hinges on clearing national issues like the National Energy Program before releasing proposals for western discussions.
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