Constitutional consultants rake in big money in Ottawa
Ian Fotheringham notes in Maclean's that federal officials, advisers, and speechwriters collect large sums for constitutional work. He cites Michele Bazin earning 106,620 dollars for six months, Joe Clark's staff salaries, and university experts paid for advice. The piece mocks the abundant consulting spend and its influence on political messaging.
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Ottawa
Joe Clark
Michele Bazin
Clark
John A
Canada
Lawrence Hagen
Joe
Word
Oour
Marcel Masse
France
Peter Leslie
University of Toronto
Roger Gibbins
University of Calgary
Katherine Swinton
Harrington Lake
Bazin
Director of
Ian Fotheringham
Maclean's Mag
Rural institute forms panel to study countryside needs
The Agricultural Institute of Canada with 6000 members from across provinces invites rural residents to share views on job creation education and sustainability. Committee chair Bill Graham seeks letters to aid discussion at 1992 and 1988 meetings and urges sending copies to local editors to spark community debate.
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The
Agricultural Institute of Canada
Bill Graham
Ottawa
Bill
AIC
Slater Street
Itawa
Ontario
Kipsha
Manitoba Workers' Compensation Board progress under new era
Discussion notes WCB gains in Manitoba under a different era, citing headway toward a no fault work related insurance system. It highlights the 67 percent claimants from Metro Winnipeg and outlines voluntary coverage for farmers at 3.30 per 100 payroll with a high minimum premium of 13 528.
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Manitoba Workers’ Compensation Board
New Democratic Party
North American
WCB
Graham F.J. Lane
Manitoba
Alfred Black
Perimeter Iron Curtain
Graham Lane
Metro
Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro
Kim Jasper
Workers’ Compensation Board of Manitoba
Canada Pension Plan
Let's Talk Taxes More Income in the United States
Canadian journalist Peter Newman notes a cross border shopping tax revolt as Canadians increasingly buy in the United States. He cites towns like Sumas Washington and border traffic, arguing wage and tax differences boost U.S. incomes and prompt relocation.
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United States
Peter Newman
Macleans Magazine
America
Newman
Victoria Harbour
49Th Parallel
Vancouver
Sumas
Washington State
Bruce Brown
Ottawa
Concerned Growers Voice Over GRIP Change Timing
The Concerned Growers criticize retroactive GRIP changes dated April 29 and call for timely producer input. They urge negotiation with policy makers, defend the need for market protection, and propose alternative actions supported by MPGA and farm groups while signaling possible legal action if no consensus is reached.
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Manitoba
Findlay
GRIP
Manitoba Pulse Growers Association
MPGA
Keystone Agriculture Producers
KAP
Linda MacNair
MCIC
Dept. of Manitoba Agriculture
Hamiota
Romoto
Fox
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Neuss
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Clayton G. Chaloner
Saskatchewan
Man
Alan Armstrong
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