Debates Over Feminism Funding And Debt In Canada
Victor Vrsnik critiques government debt and funds for women’s groups in Canada. He cites billions in debts, tax policy, and grants totaling millions to organizations like REA L Women of Canada and the National Action Committee, urging tax cuts and spending restraint to empower taxpayers. He questions whether subsidies to women's groups are essential public services or politically driven handouts.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Axpayer
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
CTF
Department of Human Resources Development Canada
R.E.A.L. Women of Canada
Chilliwack
Ottawa
National Action Committee
Manitoba Action Committee
Manitoba
Government Employee’s Union Women's Committee
Victor Vrsnik
Wheat Growers endorse changes in grain marketing
The Wheat Growers praise the Western Grain Marketing Panel report of July 9 1996 and urge full implementation of its recommendations. They urge zero buy backs for feed barley and for organic and unlicensed wheat varieties, criticize Minister Goodales consultation approach, and insist on market reforms including IP systems and board governance changes. President Lary Maguire signs.
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Goodale
Western
Canada
Canadian Wheat Board
CWB
Western Grain Standards Committee
Canadian Grain Commission
Beware of Unitel pitch and a tainted credit card
A reader recounts a telephone sales pitch by Unitel promising discounts and a call-by-call price comparison. A Unitel credit card appears in the reader’s name after signing up, leading to a $110.04 long distance bill. The writer seeks resolution and warns against unauthorized enrollments and telco profiteering.
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Unitel
Telcos
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Groundswell
Lary Maguire
Fred McGuinness
Mee
Murray Realty
Russell
Darlene Yakubowski
Bob Ross
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