Hepatitis compensation dispute and party discipline clash
A letter to the editor argues that hepatitis victims exposed to tainted blood deserve broader compensation beyond a narrow period and criticizes government handling of the issue. It urges a free vote against party discipline, condemning prime minister Jean Chrétien and Health Minister Allan Rock while calling for public input. The writer also criticizes Liberal governance on crime, gun control, and social issues.
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Allan Rock
Chretien
Preston Manning
Guy
Shawinigan
Quebec
Manning
Retired Teachers Urge Open Debate Over MAI Agreement
An open letter from Homer Gill, President of the Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba, arguing against the MAI in its present form. The letter calls for extensive public discussion, warns of threats to education, health care, culture, and local governance, and urges strong guarantees protecting these sectors before any decision. Irregularities and secrecy in negotiations are criticized, with emphasis on sovereignty and Canadian public services.
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Teachers’ Association of
Manitoba
House of Commons
MAI
FTA
NAFTA
Canada
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Ken Waddell
Inc Indurins
Homer Gill
Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba
Neepawa