Let's Talk Taxes: Democratic accountability in GST debates
Mitchel Gray argues the GST prompts democratic questions and urges taxpayer protection laws. He praises Senate actions against tax inclusive pricing in Atlantic Canada while calling for referendums or an elected Senate to restore democratic mandate in Canada.
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Letter to the Editor criticizes CBC Radio coverage
Lila M. Bily criticizes Peter Warren for tunnel vision in downplaying CBC Radio. She argues CBC provides essential complete weather reports for farmers, aging listeners, and rural Prairie communities with programs like Cross Country Check Up and The House. She defends CBC against bias and notes concerns about low income readers.
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Telephone War Sparks Consumer Alarm Across AT&T Push
Columnist Fred McGuinness details a string of unauthorized account switches and aggressive sales tactics by Unitel and AT&T. He cites Mandy Miller and Yorkton This Week reports, urges complaints to the Competition Bureau and CRTC, and notes efforts by AT&T PR to gather facts as pressure grows on seniors and others.
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