Speaking out against Chretien plan women candidates sparks debate
A reader criticizes Prime Minister Chretien for appointing women to candidate status and accuses him of sexism. The letter defends Deborah Grey and calls quota policies unfair while also condemning partisan attitudes toward women in politics. The piece shifts to provincial exams, math skills, and teacher unions, urging better math literacy and accountability. The Banner notes it welcomes signed letters and may edit for length.
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Reform Party
Deborah Grey
Doug Young
Young
Grey
House of Commons
Brandon
Manitoba Teachers Society
Manitoba Liberal pork barrelling fuels Enns anger
Manitoba Liberal critics spar over 26 million dollars from the Western Grain Transportation Adjustment Fund aimed at rural road work. Agriculture Minister Harry Enns accuses Cabinet colleague Jon Gerrard of pushing projects to boost Liberal image. Gerrard defends consultations and local pet projects.
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Harry Enns
Lloyd Axworthy
Winnipeg South
Enns
Axworthy
Jon Gerrard
Lib-Portage Interlake
Gerrard
Liberal Party
Western Grain Transportation Adjustment Fund
Glen Findlay
Len Derkach
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Sask
Wheat Pool
Grandview
Shellmouth
Liberal
Borderland Ventures
Russell
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Keystone Agricultural Producers
Ottawa
Lloyd
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