Canadian corporate welfare in aerospace draws scrutiny
Walter Hobinson, federal director, argues the government’s conditional repayable contributions fuel job claims without reliable repayment. He cites Industry Canada data showing only a fraction repaid from 1982 to 1997 and warns of potential misuse and double counting while officials push subsidies to boost regional aerospace activity.
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Farmers face ongoing decline as Ottawa weighs 50 per acre aid
Ottawa backs a 50 per acre payment amid low commodity prices and high freight costs. The piece argues government involvement has eroded farmer independence, spurred subsidy wars, and left many small producers bankrupt while big players profit, risking rural towns and food security.
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Millenium projects shape Prairie anniversary efforts
A Saskatchewan survey shows 63 communities planning millennium projects from multi purpose facilities in Hanna to an agriculture salute in Niverville. Steinbach proposes a clock tower. Esterhazy unveils a millennium quilt honoring economy elements and ancestry. Rosetown renovates a museum. Carlyle links Kenosee and White Bear via CREDA site.
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