Quebec Separation Could Shift Canada’s Economic Center
Kenneth McDonald reports on the Parti Quebecois plan for a common tariff with Canada and the implications of an independent Quebec. He notes Quebec’s heavy tariff protection and its large share of manufacturing jobs tied to interprovincial sales, suggesting secession would tilt Canada’s economic center westward with Western provinces accounting for 37 percent of activity.
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Quebec
Parti Quebecois
Canada
Iig
Provinces
Atlantic
Quebec Independence and Western Trade Plea Hit Canada’s Grain Debate
A historical discussion outlines Quebec potential secession effects on tariffs and trade within Canada, arguing Western provinces gain from low tariffs but fear shifts if Quebec severs. The piece notes poll results on free trade, warns separation could alter U S market access, and covers grain contracts, quotas, and producer deliveries with focus on Glenlea and Waukooma varieties and 1976-77 marketing plans.
Reggies Ramblings Quotation Confusion
A 1970s style humor column displays misquoted phrases and a stray year mix of 1976 and 1977. The piece pokes fun at quotes about wisdom baldness and staying up after a fall with playful self referential lines.
Switched on Kitchens and Kitchen Planning Tips
Practical kitchen design guidance urges efficient planning to save time and energy. It covers five essentials Adequate working and storage space well planned work centers adequate lighting and easy care decor. It outlines a work triangle between range refrigerator and sink with total length between 13 and 22 feet.
Wheat Board Advisory Committee Report Dec 20 1976
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met December 20 1976 with nine members four commissioners and senior staff present. Cam Brown from Market Development Section and assistants discussed grains contracted with producers, focusing on Beacon barley which was noted as a good yielder in most Manitoba areas but has not been...
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Waukooma
Aggres've
China
Egypt
Wheat Board
Cam Brown
Manitoba
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Hastings Hearing Aid Centre
Donald St
Roblin Cleaners & Carpet Centre
Ontario
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Confederation
Czmadian Federation of ‘Independent
United States
U.S
Easter Prairies
Beacon
Glenlea
Gilenlea
Argentina
Roblin
Reggie
Confucus
J. T. Thomas
Joe Nagle
Bank of Montreal
First Canadian Bank
Bank of Montreal Roblin
Jeff Gould
By Donn Mitchell
Canada Works
Canada Manpower Centre
Young Canada
CMC
Bud Culler
Malin -D'E Suvre Et Immigration
Ministre
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