Public reaction to Manitoba Throne Speech split by party lines
The Throne Speech by Licent Governor McKeag drew divided public reaction. NDP supporters hailed a sweeping record of legislation and promises fulfilled, while opposition figures such as Sidney Spivak and Gordon Johnston condemned spending and centralization, signaling a contentious early session ahead as an election looms.
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McKeag
New Democratic Party
Sidney Spivak
Spivak
Schreyer
Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba
Early migration hits and an African safari offer
The 1972 Rod and Gun Digest notes unusually early bird arrivals for crows robins blackbirds and early Canada Geese while waterfowl stay on schedule. Jerome J. Knap announces an August Zambia safari allowing walking among wildlife with guides and guards at five parks and Victoria Falls priced at 1545 from Toronto. A Brook Trout season profile notes open streams and a fishing tale of worm losses to sharp little trout as snow drifts linger.
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Jerome J. Knap
Zambia
Central Africa
Toronto
Africa
Victoria Falls
Jerry
Stone Road West
Guelph
Ont
Succession Duty Exemptions Extended in Manitoba
Finance Minister Saul Cherniack announced extended exemptions under the Succession Duty Act. Key changes include no duty on estates $50,000 or less, an extra $50,000 exemption for a surviving spouse, and $1,000 yearly extra for infirm children under 71. Charitable bequests receive the greater of 20 percent of estate value after debts, 50 percent of the bequest value, or the unused portion of the $150,000 preferred exemption. Lifetime charitable gifts details follow.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Clears Tax on Interfamily Gifts and CPP
Canada plans sh Notes indicate gifts free of gift tax and succession duty except donatio mortis causa. CPP benefits not counted as deceased property for duty. Inter-family transfers taxed at lower rates under new Manitoba law, with $150,000 preferred beneficiary exemption to shield family farm and business. Draft legislation to be introduced in the coming session.
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Canada Pension Plan
Cherniack
Manitoba
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