NDP reverses raises for legislative officials
GILLIAN SLADE reports the NDP will reverse a 7.25 percent salary increase for senior independent officers of the legislature after public pressure. Denise Woolard says the mistake will be corrected and Wildrose MLA Drew Barnes criticizes government spending amid a lagging budget.
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Medicine Hat candidates clash at heated election forum
At Medicine Hat College a debate among Jim Hillyer Glen Allan Erin Weir Brent Smith and John Clayton Turner featured clashes over deficits and budgets Allan defended deficits to boost infrastructure while Hillyer urged a balanced budget Weir backed a balanced approach with higher corporate taxes and no cuts to essential services
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Dairy farmers protest in Ottawa over TP P talks fears
Ontario and Quebec dairy farmers marched tractors and cows on Wellington Street near Parliament to press Canada to protect supply management in the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations. Leaders warned concessions could threaten rural votes ahead of the Oct 19 election as talks proceed with 12 nations and an in principle deal could come soon.
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