Manitoba pushes ethanol mandate to aid farmers and economy
Manitoba plans a 10 percent ethanol blend in gasoline by 2005 under the Biofuels Act, with 85 percent of fuel to be ethanol by 2005. The program offers a declining tax preference through 2013, supports Agri Energy Office growth, and aims to boost rural incomes while preventing a rush into plant construction.
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Manitoba
North America
Mr. Sale
Swan River
Rosann Wowchuk
Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Minnesosa
United States
Minnesota
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
MCC
Beausejour
Killarey
Russell
Swan Rivers
Are Boomers Headed for a Retirement Bust in Canada
A Financial Post style warning outlines a looming retirement crisis as Baby Boomers near age 65 with scant savings. It cites low RRSP participation, heavy debt, and reliance on CPP, urging rapid debt paydown, tax-savings strategies, ira reforms, and caution on real estate as rates rise.
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Prise
Financial Post
Jonathan Chevreau
Ottawa
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Saskatchewan
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Canada Pension Plan