Dominion-Provincial talks and constitutional push amid fiscal strain
The Prime Minister meets provincial premiers to shape a new constitution with language rights and Quebec veto provisions impacting small provinces. Meanwhile Canada's economy weakens with a record October trade deficit, government borrowing over 10 billion, and debates on wage controls and personal income tax changes. The Health Resource Fund bill moves forward but raises questions on provincial health care costs. The Wheat Board orders 500 to 2,000 hopper cars, a $100 million step into grain handling, prompting debates over future rail capacity and competition with Prairie grain firms.
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Quebec
United States
Canada
Chretien
Davis
Ontario
House of Commons
The
Wheat Board
Lang
Prairie
Wheat Board actions spark Western grain sector debate
A Manitoba water services notice discusses concerns over the Wheat Board’s expanded authority to buy hopper cars and related facilities with producers’ money. Questions arise about input from producers, funding methods, and potential inclusion of oilseed and non Board grain shipments in costs, signaling broad implications for Western grain circles.
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CPR
CNR
Wheat Board Department
Wheat Board
Accident Reporting Rules for Drivers
A public legal advisory explains mandatory actions after a serious car crash. It outlines duties to aid the injured, exchange details, and report to authorities, with heightened obligations if death, injury, or over 3000 dollars in damage occurs. It cautions penalties and suggests seeking expert advice.
Manitoba invites farm water grants before program ends
Up to 2000 applications are expected for Rural Water Services grants before program termination. Grants include 15 percent of installation costs up to 300 dollars and water source grants up to 550 dollars. Eligibility is set after the forms arrive, with early applications favored. Forms available at Manitoba Agriculture offices and six rural centers.
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Erv Griffin
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Griffin
Quotable Quote and football parable from Regina Ramblings
Reprinted quip argues nature follows laws and mocks government in a playful tone. It notes a parrot bird and its nestlings challenging federal authority. The piece references the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Regina Ruffies, implying a sports metaphor about a single decisive play potentially winning a game.
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Dick Wilson
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Regina Ruffies
Canada Employment Tax Credit Program Expanded
The program offers a tax credit for each new employee up to 334 percent more than before with a 12 month maximum per worker. Eligibility now includes most Canadian businesses operating over a year and unemployed individuals registered at a Canada Employment Centre for at least two weeks. The process uses two single page forms.
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Government of
Canada
Canada Employment Centre
Canada Manpower Centre
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Union Station
Jasper
Safety
Norquay
Winnipeg
Dauphin
All - Ist
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Homelite
Terry
Textron Canada Limited
Parkland Repair
Blin
Kway
Reggie
Roblin Cleaners
Roblin, Man
Employment and Immigration Canada
Bud Cullen
Emploier Immigration Canada
Bud Cullen, Ministre
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