Canada Imposes Higher Taxes to Balance Budget
Ottawa outlines a twofold budget plan with major tax increases and sharp spending cuts. Finance Minister F N Rhodes says new levies will raise about 55.0 million dollars to balance current expenses and yield a small surplus, while exemptions and rates are revised across income, sales, excise, stamp, and insurance taxes.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
F. N. Rhodes
Life, Marine
Farm Mutual
Rhodes
Nova Scotia
Canada
Premier Squires Escapes Unhurt After City Chaos
After a 24 hour absence Premier Sir Richard Squires returned to his office amid a riot at the Colonial Building. Police fought back as stones shattered windows and crowds looted liquor stores. Lady Helena Squires left the building with a head bandage.
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St. John’s
Mid
Richard Squires
Sir Richard
L. E. Emerson
Seveal
Peter Cashin
Helena Squires
Ottawa tariff note signals few changes in budget
Ottawa reports only one tariff resolution extending to 1933 spring. The measure maintains lower duty rates on repairs to farm implements from the 1931 budget for a year. No terms announced for a New Zealand trade treaty as talks remain under way.
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Ottawa
Ont
Imperial Economic Conference
R. B. Bennett
New Zealand
Foreclosures Prohibited by Manitoba Farm Loan Board
Premier John Bracken announced in the legislature that no foreclosure actions may be taken against farmers by the Manitoba loans board or other government farm loan agencies without the debt adjustment board approval. He defended some actions but criticized the board for being overly strict.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba Loans Board
John Bracken
Debt Adjustment Board
Farm Loan Board
BC Faces Heavy Burden of Unemployed Men
Victoria BC minister R W Bruhn warned before leaving for Ottawa that British Columbia carries more than four times the unemployed single men compared with Saskatchewan and Alberta combined, calling the issue unbearable for the province and its public works program.
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B.C
Victoria
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
R. W. Bruhn
Ottawa
Bill aims to open Red Coulee Alberta petroleum for lighting
A federal bill would amend the Petroleum and Naphtha Inspection Act to make petroleum discovered in the Red Coulee district of Alberta available for illuminating purposes.
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Red Coulee
Alberta
Federal House
Appropriation for Great War Pensions Approved
Ottawa reports the House of Commons approved a 48 million dollar appropriation for Great War pensions. The amount is 2.5 million below last year’s estimate but 4 million above actual payments. Minister Dr Murray MacLaren said the apparent cut reflects overestimates from expected reinstatements.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Murray MacLaren
Department
Government Asked To Assist Olympic Team Montreal
A Montreal based delegation of eight from the Canadian Olympic Committee traveled to Ottawa to meet Finance Minister E. N. Rhodes regarding funds for the Canadian Olympic Team to travel to Los Angeles this summer. Delegation members include P. J. Mulqueen of Toronto J. S. Morkin of Winnipeg and J. W. Hamilton of Regina.
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Montreal
Que
Ottawa
Finance
E. N. Rhodes
Los Angeles
P. J. Mulqueen
Toronto
J. S. Morkin
Winnipeg
J. W. Hamilton
Regina
Alberta cabinet changes hinted by premier in legislature
Premier J. F. Brownlee signaled cabinet reshuffle in Alberta's legislature while introducing a bill to amend the Legislative Assembly Act. The reform would drop the need for ministers to seek voter endorsement after appointment. Brownlee may remain premier and take the provincial treasurer post. others, including Dr. F. S. Grisdale, are eyed for new roles such as Agriculture.
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Edmonton
Alberta
J. FE. Brownlee
Legislative Assembly
Brownlee
F. 8. Grisdale
M.L
Olds
Olds School of Agriculture
George Hoadley
Health
Move For Gas Franchise To Supply Saskatchewan Cities
Negotiations to obtain gas franchises in Regina Saskatoon and Moose Jaw to supply Turner Valley gas to Saskatchewan cities will begin soon, says R J Hutchings independent oil operator. He cites Alberta legislature approval to export gas not used in province and notes exports could occur even if Turner Valley’s flow is limited to 100 million cf daily. Other oilmen welcome the export measure boosting Alberta gas fields.
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Saskatchewan
Turner Valley
Calgary
Alberta
Regina
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Turner Valley Gas
R. J. Hutchings
Rail staff cuts affect about 5000 workers nationwide
Montreal union officials estimate reductions in Canadian National Railways mechanical staffs, effective April 9, will impact about 5,000 men across Canada. Special committees form to discuss staffing details with railway officials.
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Montreal
Que
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Federated Shop Trades
Denial by Ferguson to All Charges Before Senate Panel
Ottawa report says G Howard Ferguson the high commissioner to the United Kingdom testified before the Beauharnois committee denying any link to Robert Sweezey’s largesse. He said he traveled from London to Ottawa to vindicate his integrity and disputed talk of a $200000 payoff. He denied knowledge of a $125000 bond to John Aird Jr. tied to the Ontario Conservative Party.
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Ottawa
Ont
G. Howard Ferguson
Canada
United Kingdom
Senate
Beauharnois Committee
Canada House
London
England
Robert O. Sweezey
Beauharnois Power Company
Ferguson
Andrew Haydon
Sweezey
Beauharnois
Ontario Hydro Electric Commission
Ontario
Haydon
Mr. Ferguson
High Commissioner
Mr. Sweezey
Taschereau
Quebec
John Aird, Jr
Toronto
Ontario Conservative Party
R. 8. Robertson
Britain Receives Irish President Eamon da Valera Reply
London reports Secretary for Dominion Affairs J H Thomas confirming the Irish Free State answered Britain's demand that the oath of allegiance and land annuities be part of the treaty terms. He said the contents would not be released without both governments agreeing and that Britain will have time to study the reply before publication.
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London
England
J. H. Thomas
Dominion Affairs
House of Commons
Eamon da Valera
Irish Free State
James Maxton
Independent Labor Party
Free State
Thomas
May Call Special Session Over Tariff in Fall
In Ottawa the absence of tariff changes in the budget sparks talk of a fall special session to address tariff matters. Government circles say it is premature to predict. Much depends on the Imperial Economic Conference in Ottawa this summer and potential actions to implement agreements. Special sessions are uncommon in Canada. A 1914 session opened wartime measures, and a 1930 session followed the Bennett government election to tackle unemployment.
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Ottawa
Ont
E. N. Rhodes
Canada
Bennett
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Newfoundland
Imperial Conference
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Move For Gas
Frances Bosworth
Charles G. Dawes
Trevor Charles Stamp
Sir Josiah Stamp
Stamp
Evanston, Ill
Charles H. Bosworth
Sir Josiah
Lady Stamp
Trevor C. Stamp
New York
Britain
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