Let's Talk Taxes: Canadian mandarins and taxpayer spendings
A Canada Labour Relations Board official and other senior civil servants are scrutinized for lavish expense claims. Ted Weatherill faces criticism for high meals and liquor costs, car allowances, and furniture bills charged to taxpayers, while Manitoba's Michael Fine faces similar scrutiny. The piece questions accountability, suggests fourfold private-sector pay, and calls for broader policy reviews by the Treasury Board and Auditor General.
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Canada
Canadian Labour Relations Board
Ted Weatherill
Treasury Board
Weatherill
Federal Treasury Board
Marcel Masse
Masse
Massie
Privey Council
Brian Kelcey
Manitoba Taxpayers
Churchbridge reeve and council questioned on drainage actions
John Russin of Shellmouth Manitoba voices concern over Churchbridge RM leadership and council disregarding regulations on drainage and ditchblocks. He cites environmental policies, moratoriums, and potential downstream flooding while urging accountability across Saskatchewan local governments.
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Churchbridge
Sask
State of Environment
Saskatchewan
Conservation and Development Association
Churchbridge RM
RM Council
Manitoba
RM Councils
RM of
Assiniboine River
Public disclosure stirs editorials over secrecy in councils
Editors rail at private talks and closed meetings as councils set salaries and perks. Medicine Hat faced leaks after in camera talks, sparking calls for openness. Regional papers from Carman Morden to Blairmore deem secrecy harmful, while local leaders resist inquiry and press silence persists.
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Jamie Nesbitt
Brooks Bulletin
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat News
Carman-Morden
Carman Valley
Morden Times
Blairmore
Crowsnest Pass
Bryan Klippenstein
Manitou Western Canadian
Pembina-Manitou
Manitou
Biggar
Independent
Greenhead Health District
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Weatherhill
Paris
Ottawa Citizen
Canada Labour Relations Board
Mr. Weatherill
Montreal Ritz Carlton
Michael Fine
Fine
Fred McGuinn
Russell Jul
Russell ‘Trailer Court
Darlene Yakuwboski
Bob Ross
Realty