Debt debate marks CTF rise in Canadian politics
The piece credits the Canadian Taxpayers Federation with forcing debt reduction onto the public stage, noting Preston Manning and Reform allies shaped debate while Mulroney and Clark lag in explaining past spending. It praises the CTF for mobilizing grassroots discontent and prompting fiscal reform.
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Stockwell Day
Dan Quayle
Chretien
Joe Clark
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
Clark
Canada
Trudeau
Reform Party
Preston Manning
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Prairies
B.C
Ontario
CTF
Red Tories
Joe
Preserving Voices of Western Canada’s WWII Teachers
Letter writer seeks experiences for a sequel to 1999 Rural Teachers of the Low Mood Era. She requests readers, especially those who taught or supervised in 1940s Alberta, to share memories of six month training, one room schools, evacuations, and postwar changes. Contact Elizabeth McLachlan at Box 970 Coronation AB or via 403 578 3782.
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Canada
Alberta
Elizabeth McLachlan
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Manitoba highways budget urged to rise to 180 million per year
ManItoba highway funding faces long stagnation at 104 million yearly from 1991 to 2000 with health care gains eclipsing it. The 2001 02 capital budget aims to reverse decline by reaching 180 million annually. Public concern grows as 23 percent of pavements are poor and deterioration accelerates. Greg Selinger notes sustained investment is needed amid strong calls from Manitobans.
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Manitoba
Greg Selinger