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Martin Budget Sparks Manitoba Debate On Funding Shifts
In the 1997-98 budget, Paul Martin touts benefits for low income families and students while Ottawa cuts education and health spending in Manitoba by 116 million dollars for 1996-97 and 104 million next year. Manitoba officials warn of a 220 million annual shortfall from Ottawa, and the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce questions the deficit plan. The piece critiques higher payroll deductions and notes modest provincial gains in rural infrastructure and farm credit funding amid a rising national debt.
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Martin
Ottawa
Manitoba
Jim Downey
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Lance Norman
Federal Farm Credit Corporation