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Rivers Banner

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 22, 1999

Page

2

Speaking Out on Budget Critique and Government Spending

A reader laments the federal budget as harming business and farmers, notes healthcare gaps in isolated areas, and argues for private care and medical savings. They accuse Ottawa of wasteful projects, slow reforms, and restrictive policies hindering private initiative.

NHE NDP Manitoba Wheat Board Martin Canada Paul Martin Quebec St. Jean Baptiste Anne of Green Gable

Canada grain transport rates under CTA debate lingers

The article discusses Canada's looming decision on whether to retain or remove legislated grain freight rates and the rate cap under the Canada Transportation Act. It notes historic shifts from Crow Rate to WGTA to CTA, the prairie farmer view of being sold out, and scholar Dr. Graham Parsons' critique of cross subsidies and inefficiencies that raise costs and reduce productivity.

Government of Canada Willard Estey Canada Transportation Act CTA Otto Lang Graham Parsons

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