How much is housework really worth in Canada
Statistics Canada estimates 1992 housework could be worth 318.7 billion dollars if unpaid labor were paid at market rates, a figure debated by economists and the Vanier Institute. Critics question including gardening and pet care and warn of unintended social effects. The debate touches on gender roles, welfare, and hidden household economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statistics Canada
Robert Glossop
Vanier Institute of the Family
Controversy Over Local NDP stance on Louisiana Pacific project
A Manitoba reader critiques the NDP and environment critics for opposing the Louisiana Pacific project which would create over 150 jobs locally. The letter urges Rosann Wowchuk to take a clear stand, arguing rural Manitoba livelihoods depend on balancing PMU farming, forestry, and environmental concerns with development.
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Winnipeg
Ken Sigurdson
NDP
NFU
Marianne Cerelli
Swan River
Cerelli
Rosann Wowchuk
Rosann
Party of the Environment
PMU
Roblin
Russell
Manitoba
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Workers Party
MFL
B.C. Federation of Labour
B.C
Medi-Ciser born from Saskatchewan farmer’s wheelchair innovation
Lionel Bussiere a 58 year old paralyzed Saskatchewan farmer in St Frant drives with a power lift, grows cattle and posts from a workshop to create the Medi-Ciser an exercise machine for wheelchair users. The device uses a belt driven system to exercise arms and legs and has sold 387 units across the Prairies and Quebec at 749 dollars each.
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Lionel Bussiere
St. Frant
Lionel
Saskatchewan
Lon al
Dad
Medi-Ciser
al Bussiere
Prairies
Quebec
The
Medi-Ciser Co
Laurie
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