Government moves to hard line in civil service contract talks
Manitoba ministers prepare for tense negotiations with the MGEU as wage freezes loom. Vic Toews says no raises in a new contract, cites ongoing layoffs limited by early retirements and buyouts. Payroll data show average civil servant earnings around 37.8K plus benefits, with permits for incremental raises and VSIP incentives amid restructuring.
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Remember the name Guy Bertrand in Quebec unity bid
A former Quebec separatist turned federalist, Guy Bertrand faces injunctions over a unilateral referendum bid. He argues minority rights and constitutional limits, plans court action toward Supreme Court review, seeks funds, and predicts a midsummer ruling as Premier Lucien Bouchard grapples with national unity and provincial issues.
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