Science on the Road: Manitoba Lab Aids 1957 Highway Plan
A Manitoba team from the highway laboratory supports the 1957 road-building program by testing soils concrete and asphalt. Field crews sample soils every hundred feet to assess subgrade stability while the lab analyzes moisture plastic limits liquid limits and other factors. Results guide highway upgrades and a five-year plan for the 3500 mile trunk system.
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Manitoba
R. R. Robertson
Merrill Whitehead
Manitoba road program nearly spent 27 million in 1986
Hon R D Robertson reports the Manitoba Public Works ministry used all but a quarter million of the 27 million road program for 1986 despite tough weather. Several phases fell short yet alternative work proceeded, completing most targets in gravelling bridge work and pavement. The Trans Canada system except Winnipeg perimeter should be upgraded within five years, with no shortage of funds but more contractors needed.
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Manitoba
R. D. Robertson
Ead
Robertson
Manitoba Urban Association
Brandon
Greater
Winnipeg
Kemway
Manitoba throne speech hints broad tax relief
The throne speech opening the Manitoba legislature signals wide relief for taxpayers. It outlines plans for capital school construction aid, hospital cost relief, dental college funding, soil conservation, and expanded agricultural and industrial programs, with emphasis on easing local taxation and municipal burdens.
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Manitoba
Royal Commission On Education
Dental College
University of Manitoba
Emerson
Winnipeg
Brandon
Throne
Canadians’ per capita disposable income in 1956 hits $1.04
In 1956 Canadians had after tax personal disposable income of 1.04 dollars per person, while Americans reached 1,488 dollars. The comparison highlights vast gaps in after tax income levels between the two nations.
Personal income taxes as minority share of federal revenue
The statement notes that personal income taxes contribute less than a quarter of the federal government's total tax revenues, highlighting their smaller role compared to other revenue sources.
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