Blais Commission Report on MPs Salaries and Pensions
Walter Robinson of Manitoba Taxpayers Association argues the Blais report fixes MPs salaries and tax free allowances while expanding Cabinet Ministers pay and preserving gold plated pensions. He notes mandatory pension reform falls short with 3.61 taxpayer return per dollar. He critiques opt out options and labels the report Pension Hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blais Commission
Ottawa
Blais
You
RRSP
Anti-Board propaganda and the Canadian Wheat Board debate
Paul Beingessner argues the Wheat Board dispute mixes fact and propaganda. He notes media bias, border enforcement rumors, and differing farmer opinions about open markets vs the Boards monopoly. He warns readers to doubt sensational claims and seek accurate information.
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Paul Beingessner
Willy Nelson
Canadian Wheat Board
Wheat Board
Canada
Saskatchewan
Larsen
Dave Bryan
Tugaske
Andy
Banks in Matrimony of Big Money and Market Power
A Brooksville opinion piece argues larger banks may not better serve communities. It urges Paul Martin to set rules before rural branches close, require public hearings on charges, and protect customers if mergers narrow access. It notes Brooks Communing Impact Study Team studying newcomers banking needs and direct-deposited social payments.
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Royal
Montreal
Paul Martin
Martin
Brooks Bulletin
Brooks
Chamber of Commerce
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Walter Robinson
Manitoba Taxpayers Associat
U.S
Western Report
Outlook Area Board
Russ Larsen
Winius
Rave
Shoal Lake
Fred McGuinnes
Pelly Ave. S
Prairie Picture Fra
Darlene Wakubowski
Bob Ross
Russell, Manitoba
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