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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 2008
Page
3
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Retired teachers face reduced COLA of 66 percent under Bill 45 with no guaranteed future restoration. The plan ties future pensions to current teacher contributions, limits COLA to a volatile stock market, and spans ten years, risking long term support for older educators while politicizing pay between current and retired teachers. John Sushelnitsky, Portage la Prairie.
John Fefchak of Virden argues against MLA Ralph Eichler and the NDP on Bill 17, contending the hog moratorium risks Manitoba’s tradition and water quality. He cites historical hog industry growth, calls for science-based policy, and proposes an independent water commissioner to curb cross border pollution. He warns relocation won't solve pollution and urges regional cooperation with the U. S. and provinces.
Bruno Marquis of Gatineau argues for nonmilitary aid to Afghanistan and calls for broader action to rebuild national agriculture in Africa Asia and Latin America. He cites MacKay's defense stance and the Afghan relief body noting record civilian deaths and Taliban insurgency.
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