Roblin Review weighs in on Paul Martin budget points
The Roblin Review lists ten cautions about the federal budget. It argues taxes rose sharply under Liberals since 1993 while spending cuts totalled 15 billion, GST revenue increased 46 percent since 1993, and tax relief amounts to about 179 dollars per Canadian annually. It notes no firm pledge to reduce debt.
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Paul Martin
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Let's Talk Taxes Budget Critique by Manitoba Taxpayers Association
The piece targets Budget 98 outlining debt growth from 500 to 583 billion, a 20 000 per person burden. It alleges a hidden surplus and calls out a 3 billion contingency fund, 11 billion in three years of new spending, bracket creep, mixed tax cuts and payroll tax hikes, delayed Millennium Scholarships, and 41 billion in interest payments. It labels Budget '98 flawed and urges scrutiny.
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Canada
Martin
CPP
U.S
Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Elk resource misuse and calls for stronger conservation action
A letter urges punishing irresponsible use of natural resources and elk programs. It promotes joining the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Manitoba Wildlife Federation to support elk habitat through active participation and co management.
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
North America
Manitoba
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
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