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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 2017
Page
5
The Russell Banner notes that opinions in letters and submissions do not reflect the paper or its staff. Authors and participants are responsible for their own beliefs and viewpoints.
The piece marks the 100th anniversary of the wartime income tax first introduced in 1917 to fund World War I conscription. It notes politicians like Sir Thomas White and Alexander Maclean debated its permanence, while the Fraser Institute estimates show high tax loads on Canadian families. It cautions of a long, evolving fiscal path with many new levies.
Manitoba's drive to restore financial health includes potential wage freezes and unpaid days off for workers. The government paused $1 billion in health infrastructure projects, weighing debt reduction against growth. Critics warn of higher interest and risks if borrowing continues. supporters say balanced budgets are worth the hard decisions, per Todd MacKay of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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