Harmonization and higher taxes in Liberal GST promises
Mitch Grey of the Manitoba Taxpayers Association critiques Liberal claims on GST harmonization. He cites Nova Scotia and other provinces facing higher costs, noting exemptions broadened to a 15 percent provincial tax. The column argues the Liberal pledge to abolish the GST was not kept.
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Jean Chretien
Sheila Copps
Quebec
Paul Martin
Billy the Bard
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Janice McKinnon
Dauphin Seeks Water Aid Amid Contaminated Supply
Dauphin Town Council unanimously approves a request to Manitoba Water Services Board for a full water treatment plant and short term fixes as Diarrhea cysts contaminate the water and illness rises. AECL cuts 204 positions by 1997 and white shell lab downsizes. Manitoba Hydro opens a new service centre in Lac du Bonnet. Boissevain hosts a new Youth Centre funded by locals. Four Non Aboriginal teachers to be laid off at Long Plain School on a first nations reserve amid budget strains and education reform pressures.
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Dauphin
Manitoba Water Services Board
Long Plain
Portage la Prairie
Dennis Meeches
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Michelle Gensiorek
Donna Rose
Connie Kay
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