Canada eyes tax breaks to bolster amateur and pro sports
A 175 page House of Commons sub committee report proposes broad tax relief for sports families and clubs, including up to 1000 credits for youth registration and equipment, 150 percent sponsorship deductions, and a 10 percent tax break for pro teams on the first 50 million in revenue. It also urges eased immigration for athletes, federal study on sports wagering, and limits on foreign sports programming. The study highlights 8.9 million spent on sports and recreation, 262 325 jobs in the sector, and NHL teams contributing 211.15 million in taxes annually.
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House of Commons
NHL
Ottawa
Canada
Winnipeg Jets
Legislative Front
CRTC
U.S
Dennis Mills
Manitoba Raises Minimum Wage to Six Dollars
After extensive public consultation the Minimum Wage Board approved a 60 cent raise to $6.00 per hour in Manitoba effective April 1 1999. The move lifts Manitoba to sixth in the national ranking alongside Saskatchewan while critics say real buying power remains below the poverty line and that two further increases would be needed. Supporters call it fair for workers and sustainable for employers, while opponents warn of potential job losses and small business pressure.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Centre of Policy Alternatives
CCPA
CPPA
Minimum Wage Board
Canadian Federation of Independent Labour
Grinches Stole Christmas Spirit in Two Towns
The Shoal Lake detachment reports vandalism to Christmas displays in Oakburn and Shoal Lake. On Saturday November 28 a Main Street display's wooden Santa and two reindeer were stolen. Cst. Ewen Booth commented on the town’s festive decorations.
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Terrie Welwood
Shoal Lake
Oakburn
Santa
Cst
Ewen Booth
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Newfoundland
Harold Gilleshammer
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