Budget lines blur as Canada trims federal role and funds
The column critiques Paul Martin's budget arguing most citizens feel shielded from cuts while farmers lose a $560 million railway subsidy. It questions federal spending, contends governments exist to govern not to hand out money, and questions CN privatization and Petro Canada, plus the value of federal transfers and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Martin
Churchill
Manitoba
Mr. Martin
Hydro
Martin
Petro-Canada
Senate
Real agenda alleged for town hall on gun law visit
The writer questions MP Cowling and Justice Minister Allan Rock visiting the riding to push gun control. They describe concerns over democracy a public meeting, arguing invites may be selective and press heavy, ending with a clash over misinformation and local representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Cowling
Dauphin Herald
Justice
Allan Rock
MP Cowling
Cowling
Tempest in Gimli school division prompts dispute
In Gimli the superintendent resigns amid ill will. A trustee praises the leader while a library assistant criticizes, and trustees suspend the employee for three days. The author argues for paying back the three days and an apology, defending the right to express local opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimli
Blairmore
Yorkton
Neighbourly News on defensive rights and local cases
A grocer in Ste Agathe fires on five masked intruders, injuring one, while a Killarney driver faces multiple charges and a Swan River case involves impaired driving and abstinence breaches. The column questions the justice system and ponders treatment as a policy remedy and asks what advice to give Justice Minister Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Agathe
Killarney
Swan River
Rock
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Fisheries Canada
Mr. Rock
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