Ottawa MPs confront Ottawa Flu over pension pledges
The Ottawa Flu hits Parliament as MPs waver on the 1995 pledge to stay out of the gold plated MP Pension Plan. Reform MPs vow to resist rejoining while others face scrutiny from the Taxpayers Association which urges accountability and backs a pension reform proposal.
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Parliament Hill
Ottawa
House of Commons
Reform Party
Liberal
Reform
Bloc
Manitoba Reform
Jake Hoeppner
CTF
Blais Commission
Jason Kenney
Taxpayer.com
Hog price trends and prairie pig farming outlook examined
An analysis of western Canada hog markets notes prices around 120 to 130 per hundredweight while new barns push ahead despite oversupply. It discusses four year cycles, producer exits, and the uncertain outlook for future prices and expansion in a self-sufficient hog industry.
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Western
Canada
Prairies
Alberta's Information Law Tightens School Rules
An Alberta measure expands freedom of information rules into schools. Teachers face legal risks for sharing student test results or posting scores and must obtain parent waivers for student photography. Critics fear overreach while officials tout global economy aims.
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Pupue
Alberta
Brooks Bulletin
Barrhead
Little Bow
Barry McFarland
Horizon
McFarland
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