Let's Talk Taxes 1997 Tax Changes Sampling
Mitch Gray reviews 1997 Canadian tax shifts affecting CPP contributions rising to 5.85 percent with potential to 10 percent, GST harmonization costing Nova Scotians more, new permanent residence fees at 1000 dollars, boat taxation plans, and 8 percent interest on overdue taxes. He urges contacting MPs and notes the Manitoba Taxpayers Association sponsors the feature.
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Canada Pension Plan
CPP
Paul Martin
Canada
Ottawa
Let's Talk
The
Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
A Prairie Winter Returns to My Childhood
The author recalls a harsh prairie winter in the 1990s and 96 that revived memories of snowy childhood. Snowplows, canceled schools, and heavy snows reshape life on the farm. The piece contrasts past winters with recent droughts and celebrates the enduring wonder of winter.
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Prairies
Queenie
Percheron
Oyen
Alberta
Farmer jailed over grain sales prompts call for fact basis
The article defends Andy McMechan against claims he is jailed for selling grain to the United States without a permit. It cites Canadian laws he allegedly violated and notes judges urged lawful protest methods. It recalls an old Weyburn Review editorial about border wheat movements from September 1 1919.
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Andy McMechan
Manitoba
Farmers For Justice
McMechan
U.S
Creighton
David Coppleman
Krystyne ‘Tarwid
Brian Giesbrecht
Weyburn Review
Torquay
Outram
Grain Board
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Nova Scotia
Maritimes
Feds
Mitch Gray
Transportation
By Paul Beingesst
Fred McGuinness
Realty
Renee Darlene Yakubowski
Bob Ross
Gos