Chretien Victory Echoes in Tory Confidence Across Canada
The piece depicts Conservative party celebrations after Jean Chretien’s by election win, noting Mulroney era strategists optimistic about a Commons showdown. It discusses Quebec reactions, Meech Lake fallout, and ongoing constitutional debates, with commentary on party dynamics and media portrayals.
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Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
Sussex
Canada
Sussex Drive
Jean Chretien
Education and technology spark rural schooling debate
Fred McGuiness reports from a forum on rural education where Canada’s 33 percent high school dropout rate is highlighted. Virginia Miller of the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission warns of a trillion-dollar future cost, while Dr. Warren Hathaway of Edmonton and Dr. Milton McClaren of Simon Fraser University advocate small schools, hands-on tech, and teamwork. The Wells quotation frames the discussion as civilization versus catastrophe.
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Canada
Virginia Miller
Employment and Immigration Commission
Ottawa
Miller
Warren Hathaway
Wanls
Edmonton
Alberta Education
Hathaway
Milton McClaren
Simon Fraser University
McClaren
H.G. Wells
Manitoba Economy Heads Toward a Strong New Year
A Manitoba column urges readers to overlook doom-and-gloom forecasts as industry boosts take root. It cites Goodyear Winnipeg, a Hong Kong investor, Standard Knitting, Tundra, New Flyer, Costco, Digital Computers, Xerox, and Boeing contracts as signs of momentum. Medicare, mid-range taxes, and hydro plans reinforce optimism that Manitoba will surge despite global recession. The piece ends with gratitude and encouragement to believe in the province.
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Belgium
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Goodyear
Winnipeg
Hong Kong
Manitoba
Standard Knitting
Tundra
New Flyer
Costco
Digital Computers
Main and
St. Mary's
Xerox
Waverley
Boeing
Jim Ernst
RCMP
New Democratic Party
Gary Doer
Filmon criticized for not standing up for Manitobans
Dear Editor from MLA John Plohman attacks Filmon and government over federal offloading to Manitoba on farm subsidies and health care. He cites ERDA expirations, a $38 million Agri-Food deal, and 25 percent crop insurance costs rising provincial burden. He urges public pressure to expose positions before ministers conference.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
Glen Findlay
Filmon
Mulroney
NDP
Churchill
Clayton Manness
Gary Filmon
Finance Ministers
Winnipeg
Taxes, training and too much red tape
A CFIB survey of 22 000 small and medium operators shows taxation as the top obstacle to expansion with 65 percent. Overregulation and paper burden rank second, while 40 percent cite labor shortages. Training costs and financing gaps also worry firms. Governments urged to cut deficits and regulate less. The report emphasizes small business as the key driver of recovery.
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business
National Business Watch
CFIB
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New Democrats
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By Fred McGuiness
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Peter Warren
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Great-West Life
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Ottaw
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