Canadians on EI Total Two Billion in March
The federal government paid two billion dollars in unemployment insurance in March, up 20 percent from a year earlier, benefiting about 1.13 million Canadians. The piece critiques deficits, tax policy, and proposes a 10 to 15 percent flat tax for all, including corporations.
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God of the Universe
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Roblin Review Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Roblin Review invites readers to send signed letters for publication and requires a daytime phone number for verification. Submit to Box 938, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0.
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North American education lags behind in the global race
A columnist cites Dr. Willard Daggett's critique of North American education and the Canadian report by the Economic Council of Canada. He argues systems fail to prepare workers for robotics and super electronics, leading to layoffs and imports from Asia and Europe.
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Canadian education reform critique and calls for action
A Prairie Perspective discusses Canada’s schooling gaps in the Dr Judith Maxwell Economic Council report titled A Lot to Learn. It notes early schooling is strong but by ages 13 to 14 students lag peers abroad, high school aims at the university bound 20 percent, and vocational image is weak. The speaker urges political pressure on officials, not teachers, to fix the system.
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Lions Club Donation Aims To Improve Local Pool
Lions Club president Terry Paley presents a five hundred dollar cheque to Save the Pool chair Annie Mitchel. Paley hopes other groups will assist as funds go toward a new diving board and new flooring in pool change rooms.
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Government Clashes Over Welfare for Off-Reserve Status Indians
Ottawa’s unilateral move to shift welfare costs to provinces and municipalities triggers protests. Manitoba officials and Native leaders press for shared responsibility, leading to a partial provincial takeover before Ottawa agrees to reimburse part of the costs. The issue underscores intergovernmental tension and taxpayer funding as elections loom.
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