Martin budget critique targets truth and reforms
A reader attacks Finance Minister Paul Martin over the budget, alleging payroll tax rises and limited relief for small businesses. The letter accuses Martin of pre election posturing, questions Canada Steamship Lines registration, and calls for Reform reforms to balance the national ledger.
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Paul Martin
Martin
Jean Chretien
Canada Steamship Lines Company
Canada
Revenue Canada
CPP
Mulroney
Charest
Reform
Preston Manning
Manning
Manitoba Budget Criticized For Ottawa Offloads
Liberal budget review argues Finance Minister Paul Martin offers little relief to Manitobans while Ottawa reduces health and education funding. Commentator notes a $220 million annual shortfall, higher EI and CPP payroll deductions, and modest provincial gains from federal programs. The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce gives a C grade.
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Paul Martin
Ottawa
Manitoba
Jim Downey
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Martin
Chamber
Federal Farm Credit Corporation
Martin band placement questioned in Banner cover article
Reader argues Nick Martin’s band was ranked second in the cover piece, though the Letter to the Editor notes they appeared last in the Banner listing of top performers. Scott Kasprick Neepawa
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Nick Martin
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Lance Norman
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AVRO
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MR. Diefenbaker
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