Manitoba Bill Tightens Farmland Protection Measures
Agriculture minister Jim Downey introduced Bill 58 to tighten Farmlands Protection Act rules, curb foreign interests in Manitoban land, and raise fines for violations up to 80,000. Downey argues the plan preserves Canadians’ land rights while opposing Saskatchewan style rules and aims to prevent absentee control by foreigners.
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Agriculure
Jim Downey
Manitoba
Downey
Maniropa
Saskatchewan
Canada
Reggies Argue for Change to Save Canadian Culture
A Maritime Canadian artists group argues attitudes toward education and the arts must shift to protect Canadian culture from becoming mediocre. The debate prompts questions about whether a distinctive Canadian culture exists and where it might be found.
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Maritimes
Manitoba MSP pension supplement income levels rise
Community Services Minister George Minaker announced increases in MSP income thresholds for 1,896 Manitoba residents aged 55 to 64. The new levels raise single and married maximums to 5,367 and 9,633 respectively, with benefits issued quarterly. Applicants in the 55 to 64 range must file to continue MSP support, with offices in Winnipeg and local Department of Community Services locations available for information.
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Manitoba
George Minaker
Minaker
MSP
Manitoba Supplement For Pensioners
Edmonton Street
Winnipeg
RSC
Department of Community Services
Manitoba approves heavy construction minimum wage increase
The Manitou government raises minimum wage rates for heavy construction workers by about 9.8 to 9.9 percent effective June 1 1981 and cuts standard hours from 52 to 50 per week, with Winnipeg staying at 48 hours from November to April. The Heavy Construction Wages Board based the changes on wages, hours, and inflation after public hearings.
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Manitou
Manitoba
Ken MacMaster
Macmaster
Winnipeg
Heavy Construction Wages Board
Record crop insurance uptake rises in Manitoba 1961
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation reports a new high in insured acres for 1961 with estimates of 80 to 88 percent of eligible farmers covered. Total insured acres may reach about 5.5 million, up from 4.7 million the previous year, as 60 percent of insurable land is planned for coverage. maksimal coverage uptake also grows, with 70 percent insured on many crops. CP Rail plans to study grain movement options and potential export routes, including east of Thunder Bay and to Mexico, with possible freight rate adjustments.
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Downey
Ine Group
Thunder Bay
Great Lakes
Mexico
Biden
General Mana
CP Rail
Prairie Region Marketing and Sales Department
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