Debate on Address in Reply Ends After Two Week Session
Parliament Hill reports a two week debate ending last Thursday on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Private members day opened Monday with Mr Irvine urging the Cariboo to support a Fenian Forks railroad project, passed without division. Liberal Mr Bertrand pushed a bill for disability aid and potential legislation widely supported, with Manitoba noted as needing action. A new Secretary of State for External Affairs bill was passed Tuesday, signaling Canada’s bigger role internationally. A citizenship and aliens bill was reintroduced, promising formal Canadian registration and civic instruction. Wednesday saw Mr Thatcher press for an immigration program aligned with economic capacity, with broad support though some caution about oversupply. The debate continues with a listening schedule announced for CJGX Yorkton.
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Manitoba School Area Plan urged with local control
Robt. H. Wellwood of the Manitoba Teachers' Society outlines the four aims of the School Areas plan. He argues decentralization of education grants and local boards will meet community needs and boost educational access across rural Manitoba, urging readers to vote on April 11.
Equal Opportunity Education Plan Endorsed for Shell River Area
A letter urges citizens to back the Large Area Plan to equalize education between country and city in the Shell River area. It emphasizes a democratic process, promises full disclosure before voting, and argues improved education will unite Canada by April with unanimous approval anticipated.
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Department of Education
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Improving Our Schools Local Interest
Manitoba shifts in rural education favor school areas over local districts. Better roads cars and radio widen community reach while trustees face changing roles. Manitoba Teacher's Society argues area-based schools will boost leadership and pride, improving education in rural parts.
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Manitoba Teacher's Society
School Areas Mean Progress for Better Education
A call to support the Area Plan by voting for the bylaw. The message urges joint district effort to improve education under area control, claiming strong evidence of success and a move forward rather than returning to the old system.
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