Manitoba Finance Minister reports debt declines despite shortfalls
Finance Minister Stefanson notes a 1996 97 budget faced mining tax shortfalls and lottery revenue misses yet ends with a nearly 91 million budgetary surplus. Tax receipts beat forecasts while Ottawa transfers declined, driving debate over provincial debt and per capita figures.
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Food Labelling and Country of Origin Debate
An Ottawa issue raises the need for mandatory country of origin labeling on all food products. Critics warn labeling could provoke trade retaliation, harming Canadian jobs, while supporters urge consumer rights and ethical sourcing amid slave-labor concerns.
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Lyle Vanclief
Ottawa
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Winnipeg
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