Lalonde Budget Shaping Canada’s Economic Path
Finance Minister Marc Lalonde faces a spring budget with high stakes as unemployment tops 1.5 million and rural sectors battle low prices. He has met with business and labor groups after replacing Allan MacEachen, seeking input to steer borrowing and spending amid inflation easing and a warm winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Lalonde
Lalonde
Allan MacEachen
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Refugee musings on strange winters and global headlines
A humorous clipping notes Manitoba refugees finding Florida winter storms and Hawaii misfires blamed on a high altitude Jet Stream with 150 mph core. It lampoons weather lore, politics, and forecasts while warning on Ottawa deficits and borrowing. The piece cites Carter as peace negotiator and mocks pre-election promises amid fiscal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
National Hurricane Centre
Coral Gables
Hawaii
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reggie
Jimmy Carter
Middle East
Schroeder
Saskatchewan
Pepin
National Conservative Party
Winnipeg
St. Regis Hotel
USA
Ronnie
Nancy
Bess
Phil
Ottawa
Moore Counter Sales Books
The
Rossburn Review
Co-op
Birtle
United Church Fellowship Hall
Seman
Pring Lube Sale
Esso S
Mike Hersack & Sons
Rossbum
Elphinstone
Esso