New PPB Techniques Adopted by Prairie Manpower Office
Hal Wells of The Pas reports that federal PPB planning and budgeting recently introduced private sector cost controls to Manpower and Immigration in the Prairie Region. A two day PPB seminar in Edmonton reviewed plans, forecasts, and performance indicators led by Professor J Douglas Wahn of the University of Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Region
Department of Manpower and Immigration
Hal Wells
Pas, Canada Manpower Centre
Wells
Edmonton
Canada Manpower and Immigration Centre
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
J. Douglas Wahn
University of Manitoba School of Commerce
Wahn
Prairie
University of Manitoba
Treasury Board
Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
PPB System Ties Departmental Goals to Budgets
The speaker emphasizes linking long range objectives to budgets, with manager participation in goal setting and plan application. Using the PPB system, define goals and measure resource mix, reporting on performance to improve efficiency while maintaining human values and reasonable costs.
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Mr. Wells
Manitoba Fisheries Act Aims To Boost Fishermen Returns
Manitoba minister introduces a Fisheries Act to ensure orderly marketing of freshwater fish, extend long term credit for capital equipment, and empower the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation to operate in provincial trade and with federal partners. Loans backed by the Manitoba Agricultural Credit and Development Corporation. Requires three of five years fishing, loan supervision, and market check off. Joint funding with Indian Affairs possible.
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Evans
Marketing Corporation
Manitoba Agricultural Credit and Developement Corporation
Becaus
Federal Indian Affairs and Northern Developement Department
Manitoba
Mage Bones
Manitoba Seeks Compensation For Fish Plant Redundancy
The government notes 90 percent of Manitoba fish is sold outside the province and proposes compensation for owners with redundant storage or processing facilities due to a new marking system. Claims of redundancy accepted until May 1 1971, with proof required that plants exceed maximum corporate needs due to duplication or location.
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Manitoba
Expos Prove Baseball Big League In Montreal
Guest columnist Don Hunt notes Montreal Expos fans surged in 1969, smashing doubts about a Canadian city hosting major league baseball. By season end, attendance neared a million as John McHale asserts the sport’s popularity rivals the United States in Montreal.
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United States
Expos
Montreal
Montreal Canadiens
Make-Uo
John McHale
Detroit Tiger
Milwaukee Braves
Atlanta Braves
Montreal Fans Back a Struggling Team Despite Past Slumps
The piece argues Montrealers support a losing team as readily as a winner, citing history with the Montreal Royals and Jackie Robinson era. It contrasts with Toronto's situation and notes a continued discussion of attendance and city backing for baseball franchises.
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Montreal
McHale
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto
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Don Parker
Glen May
Don Hunt
National League
Bigge City
Union Supply Co
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Northern Manitoba Vocational Centre
Pas
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