Rooting out bracket creep in federal tax planning
An Ottawa style piece argues for full tax re indexing to inflation to end bracket creep. It cites fiscal gains, social fairness, and political leverage for Paul Martin's government, noting millions affected and multi year surpluses offsetting revenue losses. It frames reform as tax policy shift from cuts to reform led by the Liberals.
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Paul Martin
Treasury
Martin
Ottawa farm safety net sparks prairie push and questions
In a clash over a national farm safety net plan prairie ministers led by Rosann Wowchuk and Dwain Lingenfelter dispute Ottawa's approach. They warn of reduced funding and press for a five year plan while offering a tentative $500 million for this and next year to ease farmers through until the next federal election.
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Vanclief
Ottawa
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Rosann Wowchuk
Dwain Lingenfelter
Apology to Communities Behind Asessippi Ski Area
Dear Editor and readers, I apologize for omitting several area communities when thanking Roblin Russell and Inglis for their support of the Asessippi Ski Area. My abbreviated list may have offended employees patrollers and ski club volunteers and did not reflect regional backing.
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Asessippi
Roblin, Russell, and
Inglis
Roblin, Russell & Inglis
Education trends and the choice of schooling split
A Devon Dispatch editor debates education aims amid public private and charter options. Opinions favor a common dress code and school uniforms to boost focus and spirit while warning against overloading kids with facts. A Weyburn Review piece lauds the Internet’s game changing potential in the Information Age.
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Edwards
Alberta
Devon Dispatch News
Graminia
Aommon
Weyburn Review
Gutenberg
Steinbach Carillon
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