Simple Solutions for Canada Debt and Youth Roles
A reader urges bold, simple fixes to Canada’s debt and stalled economy. Proposes reasserting Bank of Canada currency control, tax relief, and cutting waste by assigning youth to school work or military service. Also calls raising drinking age, keeping voting age, and using youth for community tasks. The letter ends by inviting signed submissions to The Banner.
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Canada
Peter Newman
Bank of Canada
Newman
UIC
Army
Manitoba Labour Leader Attacks Province Abroad
Manitoba Federation of Labour president Rob Hilliard wrote to the Globe and Mail criticizing Manitoba’s image after Finance Minister Eric Stefanson challenged a negative Globe and Mail story. The exchange highlights tensions between the province and out-of-province media over Manitoba’s reputation.
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Manitoba Federation of Labour
Filmon
MFL
Manitoba
Rob Hilliard
Hilliard
Toronto
Globe and Mail
Eric Stefanson
Stefanson
Manitoba’s economy debate pits pro and con voices
The piece contrasts MFL criticisms with Manitoba Chamber of Commerce optimism about growth. It notes outside investors may be swayed by negative union rhetoric, while acknowledging provincial efforts addressing recession era issues and public confidence. The tone questions the MFL approach versus constructive collaboration.
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Manitoba
MFL
Stefanson
Canada
Globe
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Letters to the Editor Gov't should keep promises
Stan Struthers MLA for Dauphin argues that Manitoba faces no need to cut health and education as claimed. He contends federal transfers and equalization offset provincial budget gaps and accuses the Tory government of politicizing hospital funding and health ads.
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Shoal Lake
Neepawa
Dauphin
Manitoba
Filmon
Progressive Conservative Party of
Department of Health
Woodworth RM Residents Urge Referendum on Waste Facility
A public plea from ratepayers asks RM of Woodworth council to allow a referendum on the proposed waste management facility. Residents warn location and tax impacts are uncertain and call a March petition drive at Kenton Hall and Lenore Hall to urge council to let residents decide.
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RM of
Woodworth
Kenton Hall
Lenore Hall
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