Picking Winners and Losers in Corporate Welfare Policy
Victor Vrsnik of the Manitoba Taxpayers Association critiques federal subsidies. He cites a Canadian Taxpayers Federation report showing 11.2 billion in Industry Canada aid over 16 years to top firms, with 18 percent to five companies. He urges ending corporate welfare and lowering taxes to aid business.
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NDP
New Reform Party
Liberal
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
CTF
Industry Canada
Canada
David Lewis
Defence Industry Productivity Program
DIPP
Feds
Technology Partnerships Canada
TPC
Alberta
Ottawa
Victor Vrsnik
Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Wheat Board settles with CN as CP still in dispute
Canadian Wheat Board and CN Rail reach a confidential settlement over winter 1996 97 service disruption. CP Rail remains in dispute with the Wheat Board. Farmers seek potential monetary compensation and clarity on future rail performance.
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Paul Beingessa
Canadian Wheat Board
CP Rail
Canada Transportation Agency
Wheat Board
Richard Klassen
Russell MB hosts international students for ASSE exchange
Patti Haliuk leads ASSE International in Russell Manitoba inviting local families to host foreign teens. Interviews will bring students from across Europe Asia and Oceania to learn Canada life through family school and community participation. Contact 204 773 3386 or 1 800 361 3214 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti Haliuk
Russell, MB
Patti
ASSE
Canada
Atti
Scandinavia
France
Germany
Great Britain
Holland
Italy
Poland
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
Japan
China
Taiwan
Thai
Australia
New Zealand
Tion
Asse International
American Scandinavian Student Exchange
United States Information ‘Agency
USIA
Ministry of Education
Ministries of Education
Department of Education
Zeaand
Four day school week plans spark mixed reaction across regions
A Devon Dispatch critique denounces restricted meeting access as educators study a four day week pilot in Scenic Valley Saskatchewan. The plan extends school days, requires funding approval, and prompts questions about ballots and student distribution. Observers note cost savings and improved focus, while others fear forced changes and unequal impact on families.
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Devon Dispatch News
Dispatch News
Saskatchewan
Scenic Valley
Neudorf
Grenfell Sun
Hudson Bay Post- Review
Hanna Herald
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Parn
Russell
Nelighbashy News
Fred McGuinnes
Nani Realty
Rossburin
Darlene Yakubowski
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