Poll shows Canadians oppose 7% GST despite rate cut
A Angus Reid poll for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business finds 68 percent nationally oppose a 7 per cent GST, 27 percent support, 5 percent no opinion. Opposition is strongest in Alberta at 77 percent, with similar majorities in Saskatchewan/Manitoba and Ontario.
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Angus Reid
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Michael Wilson
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Quebec
Atlantic
Canada
British Columbia
Ontario
Bulloch
Crow subsidy debate splits farm nation across provinces
A long running rail freight subsidy debate pits Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers against Manitoba and Quebec groups. The plan would divert annual 740 million dollars in subsidies to producers, altering who pays transport costs and potentially boosting local processing while reducing prairie grain shipments.
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CPR
Crow's Nest Pass
Ottawa
Mulroney
Biggar
Brooks
Brunkild
Ontario
Alberta Pool
United Grain Growers
Saskatchewan Pool
Manitoba Pool
NFU
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Winter mailbag pushes numerous local concerns across Manitoba
Readers from Brandon to Neepawa submit varied issues from RCMP law language to day care funding. Letters touch on Abor tion debates, Newfoundland parking practices, Slapton Sands training, TV news ethics, and a call for reform in language laws. Personal anecdotes, memories, and requests for information appear alongside skeptical notes about promotions, scams, and dog ownership penalties.
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RCMP
Arthur Huzzey
Brandon
Mary Johanson
Arborg
George Giles
Roblin
Forks
Winnnipeg
Gill
Swan Lake
Newfoundland
St. John's
Nivervile
Cicely A. Wallace
Slapton Sands
Devon
England
Normandy
Ed Levanaoski
Eden
Manitoba
M.D. Henderson
Swan River
Gordon J. White
Hartney
H. Rogalsky
Domain
Betty Maxwell
Neepawa
Reform Party
Virden
Dale Williams
Angel E. Dzuba
Karmano
Ken Blaylock
Russell Game
Flaws in Meech Lake Accord Spark Canadian Rights Debate
The document argues the Meech Lake Accord fails to protect individual rights against state power under a constitution. It claims conflicts arise when federal and provincial rights clash, notes Quebec sign laws as precedent, and questions Mulroney’s view on referenda. It advocates direct Canadian input and a rights preserving amendment formula.
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Quebec
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
Britain
Canada
Meech Lake
How to woo and win from an antique etiquette guide
A columnist reviews a century old booklet on courtship that sold for 15 cents. It declares marriage matters more than governance and advises on age, nationality, and cautious courtship. Observations include the proper escort, dangers of danglers, and gentle hints for engagement and weddings.
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Ellen
Miss Ellen
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Terry O’shaughness
CFIB
John Bulloch
By Fred McGuiness
Crow
The
Russell Banner
P.O
Russell, Manitoba
Roj Iwo
Russell
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
United States
Bea Rica
Peter Warren
Ay Thera
Grant Cosgrove
Laura Everett
Austin
Ken Dawson
Aboriginal Justice
Laura Olafson
Gimli
U.S
CP Air
Neil Taschuk
Birds Hit
Fisarry
Peter
By Peter Hesse
Harrow
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