The Fine Art of Deception on Pay Equity Bill 154
An opinion piece by Ann M. Smith questions Ontario pay equity Bill 154. It cites a national poll showing widespread misunderstanding of pay equity, with 87.2 percent in Ontario unaware of the issue. The column warns other provinces may imitate Ontario’s confusion and notes potential costs and limited impact on women in pink collar jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann M. Smith
Ontario
Gallup
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
What's the difference Canada versus United States
Peter Hessel Reflects on two official languagesCBC influence and national culture. He argues Canada is distinct through monarchy CBC arts museums and an ethnic mosaic. He acknowledges flaws but prefers Canada as the best place to live and raise a family.
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Finland
Canada
United States
Helsinki
U.S
Britain
Uncle Sam
Newfoundland
B.C
Yukon
Ontario
CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
National Film Board
Canada Council
Alot
Grandparents Fight for Access in Divorce Struggles
Peter Warren highlights how grandparents are often forgotten in custody wars. Rural Manitoba cases show extended family cut off from grandchildren, prompting advocacy groups and Dr Manuel Matas to push family law reforms.
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St. Boniface
Manuel Matas
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Edmonton Oilers
Seatbelt Law Debate Draws Letters to the Editor
A reader argues seatbelt laws infringe on democracy, claims enforcement harms drivers, and calls for a public referendum. The writer accuses governments of undemocratic actions and condemns police for fining motorists, signing as John Naf.
Western Assembly vote favors new party over pressure group
At Vancouver's Hyatt Regency Hotel about 300 delegates debated forming a pressure group to protest Confederation deals. They voted for a new political party, arguing it could address tough issues while offering economic focus for six million western Canadians.
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Western Assembly
Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Canada West
Globe and Mail
Reform Association of Canada
le Devoir
Prairie
CBC
Globe
Reform Association
Ottaw
Jubilee and local notes span mill, medals, and school feats
A collage of historical items records mill dam renewal plans at Millwood in 1907, medals distributed to Canadian school children for Jubilee celebrations in 1917, bank branch leadership changes, and a 1957 field day at J J Dunn station farm. It notes deaths, bandmaster changes, a Russell bull purchase, a horse race win, and late 1960s student awards at Russell Central Elementary.
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Millwood
Canada
The
Royal Bank
Myy
Illustration Station
J.J. Dunn
Silver Creek
Robert Anderson
Norman McLennan
Audrey Craig
Allan Kaban
Russell Central
Bradley Clement
Russell Golf Club
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Si Russells Tirref Brimper
Russell Street
Pupien
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Rojiwo
Jlampeelempteris
CNA Es
Peter’s
By Peter Hessel
Saie
JP Doodles
Peter Warren
Toronto
Sylvia Lusher
Heritage of Children
John Naf
By Fred McGuiness
Evan Plewes
Roland Clee
W.C. Keating
R-E. Cochrane
M.M. Stewart
W. Cochrane
E. Switzer
C.R. Brown
Dugan
Ilh. Dugan
Sune
Alvin Kingdon
George Mintenko
Russell
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