Chretien shifts stance on health care reform
Prime Minister Chretien signals openness to overhaul but hints Ottawa retains power over transfers under the Canada Health Act. Alberta's report on health care and tensions with Ontario's Mike Harris frame a national debate as provinces push reform while Ottawa weighs funding consequences. Health Minister rocks says openness to talks.
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Five Billion Dollar Losses Loom in Useless Budget Talks
Fragmented OCR reads of a parliamentary session describe huge anticipated deficits and calls for deep cuts. It notes committees and leaders pressing for spending reductions while forecasting billions in tax and medical care costs. The text is garbled but hints at wide fiscal strain and political maneuvering.
Golden Boy to Leave Manitoba for Restoration Work
The Golden Boy statue faces removal from its Legislature perch as experts warn local specialists may be scarce. The project requires an artist and machinists to disassemble and restore while preserving its artistic integrity, possibly sending the statue out of town briefly. Government hopes remaining funds after roof and dome repairs justify the plan, with the goal of returning the Golden Boy by the Queen’s visit in October next year.
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