Manitoba Legislature in turmoil over bilingualism and Limestone Dam
Wally McKenzie MLA reports the NDP administration dodges questions on Manitoba becoming bilingual amid a push to advance Limestone Dam. Critics warn of $600 million extra debt, 5 percent hydro rate hikes yearly to 1994, and long term costs to taxpayers and consumers. Also noted is dairy producer concerns over cream dumping as quotas fill.
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N.D.P
Manitoba
Hydro
NDP
Jim Downey
M.L.A. Arthur
Bill Uruski
Uruski
Canada faces debt crisis and pension debate in a warning
A Canadian writer argues that past deficits funded world wars left a crushing debt today. He cites 63 billion in taxes vs 99.6 billion in spending, a 35 billion shortfall, and a 200 billion annual debt service. He warns aging and youth alike must sacrifice to prevent Argentina-like collapse and secure indexed pensions and social support.
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Canada
Toronto Sun
Claire Hoy
Argentina
Turner addresses Toronto pensioners over indexing protest
Federal Liberal leader John Turner spoke to pensioners in Toronto about opposing the government plan to de index pensions. The government later backed away from the proposal.
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Liberal
John Turner
Toronto
Rossburn Public Notice on borrowing by law for Main Street revamp
The Village of Rossburn announces first reading of By Law 85 687 a borrowing by law to revitalize Main Street with trees benches lighting and two parks at an estimated debt of 35000 after provincial share and reserves. The by law is to be submitted to the Manitoba Municipal Board for approval with copies available at the clerk's office for public inspection. Objections must be filed within fifteen days of the notice date. Dated July 4 1985.
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Rossburn
General Reserve
Municipal Board of Manitoba
Manitoba
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