Debate on Senate reform and aboriginal self government in Canada
The piece surveys a unanimous Senate reform agreement granting 62 seats six per province and one per territory and an Aboriginal right to self government. It notes Quebec gains, Western representation concerns, and the risk of land claims, plus parallels to U.S. gun rights debates and regional tensions in British Columbia.
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Deal Monty Hall
Mercredi
la Belle
Senate
Reform
Quebec
Robert Bourassa
House of Commons
Canada
Ovide Mercredi
U.S
America
B.C
Lower Mainland
Mike Harcourt
Rockies
Readers invited to send signed letters with phone contact
The Roblin Review invites community members to submit Letters to the Editor. Signed letters must include a daytime telephone number for verification, and should be sent to Box 938 Roblin MB R0L 1P0.
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The
Roblin Review
Roblin, MB
Roblin
1St Ave
N.W
Rural Institute of Canada studies rural society
The Agricultural Institute of Canada formed a nationwide committee to write a discussion paper for general distribution and to hold debates at its 1992 and 1993 annual meetings. The paper highlights concerns on farm and non farm economy, social framework, and ecological sustainability.
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Agricultural Institute of Canada
Rural development push from AIC committee chair Bill Graham
Rural residents are urged to send opinions to Bill Graham chair of an AIC committee focusing on job creation and human resource development. The effort includes improving pioneer spirit dollars in circulation and distance education while encouraging local skills training and return of educated youth.
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Bill Graham
Ottawa
Bill
AIC
Slater Street
Ontario
Concerned Growers Defend GRIP Timing In Manitoba
Concerned Growers urge response to August six Manitoba Co-operator article. They oppose retroactive GRIP changes dated April 29, arguing the timing misaligned with producers concerns and market protection. They demand direct input and threaten legal action if talks fail.
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Manitoba
Findlay
GRIP
Manitoba Pulse Growers Association
MPGA
Keystone Agriculture Producers
KAP
MCIC
Dept. of Manitoba Agriculture
Hamiota
Romoto
Town council buys ambulance without local bids
Roblin residents urge scrutiny of the Ambulance Board after a new ambulance was purchased without tendering to Roblin dealers. They note trade leakage and urge the town to support local businesses before further purchases.
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Roblin
Sutton
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Sewispas
Larry Funk
Ed Deering
Cathy Yellowag
Fred McGuiness
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