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Federal per capita grants proposed to empower municipalities
Ken Wappell argues for direct federal aid to towns via unconditional per capita grants, saying budgets avoid tax hikes but rely on provincial cutbacks. He critiques Ottawa dominance, praises Stockwell Day's idea, and urges municipalities to unite for predictable funding to build infrastructure and boost local employment. The piece notes Neepawa's budget passage.
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Ottawa
Stockwell Day
Alliance Party of Canada
Day
Winnipeg
Glenella
Alonso
Oak River
Neepawa