Manitoba opposition failed to oust Roblin government
The 26th legislature saw Liberal and NDP motions of no confidence fail 29 to 24 as the government survived a fourth challenge. Desjardins urged private school funding and liquor reform, while talks on education consolidation and a new technical school continued amid party friction. A rail trip to The Pas for ceremonies contrasted with renewed House tensions.
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Roblin
NDP
Manitoba
Bo Oter
Liberals
Morris
Hanrard
Canada
Pas
Cranberry Portage
Tanchak
Desjardins
Carroll
Shoemaker
Johnston
Sacred Froese
Johnson
Speaker Bilton
Manitoba Education Sales Tax Bill For Second Reading
Manitoba provincial treasurer Hon Gurney Evans outlined a five percent education tax set to start June 1 with exemptions for basics like food clothing and farming inputs. Merchants will be license free crown agents earning commissions. private used car under 200 dollar transactions are exempt. tax applies to finished products not manufacturing inputs. revenue targets education costs and reduces local property tax burden as education takes over a larger budget share.
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Gurney Evans
Manitoba
The
Crown
Manitoba lawmakers back adjournment for school division plan
Education minister Hon. George Johnson lauded a decision by the Manitoba legislators to adjourn the House so members can attend public meetings promoting single district school divisions. He cited strong support from the Manitoba Association of School Trustees and the Manitoba Teachers Society as powerful evidence the plan benefits children ahead of the March 10 referendum on consolidation.
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L. Desjardins
St. Boniface
Manitoba
Canada
Seach
Winnipeg
Interlake
ARDA
Johnson
Manitoba BA
Dept. OF Education
George Johnson
Manitoba Teachers* Society
Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Manitoba Teachers Society
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