Let's Talk Taxes Tax relief and debt limit impact
Victor Vrsnik outlines Manitoba tax and debt realities in a voter guide style piece. He notes a $7 billion provincial debt and $600 billion federal debt strain financing major projects like a $345 million floodway. He contrasts 1960s prosperity with today’s high taxes, debts, and calls for targeted tax relief and modest cuts.
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Atoast
Duff Roblin
Grand Forks
Ottawa
Manitoba
Canada
Conservative Party
Reform Party
United States
Pacific Rim
Liberal rail funding cuts spark rural Manitoba protest
A letter from Terry Johnson of Elkhorn MB criticizes Liberal policies on Agriculture funding and rail freight. He cites a 1996 rate increase, rail line abandonments in Dauphin Swan River area, delayed grain shipments, and perceived inaction by Marlene Cowling. He argues roads bear increased traffic and calls for leadership to protect rural economies. CN and CP are blamed for not addressing communities' needs.
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Manitoba
Dauphin-Swan
Marlene Cowling
Marlene
Terry Johnson
Elkhorn
Liberals prioritize rural economic development in letter
Jerry Drebit of Minnedosa MB urges rural voters to remember the Liberal party’s pledge to make rural economic development a priority. He cites CFDCs and contrasts Liberal plans with Conservative leader Jean Charest’s proposal to eliminate CFDCs, arguing the Liberal approach would sustain jobs and growth in 1995/96.
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Jean Charest
Whicn
Inky Mars
Lorne Bogua
Ted
Mariene Vowing
Liberal Party
Jerry Drebit Minnedosa
Sask Pool and UGG clash over prairie grain trade
Editorial notes describe Sask Pool planning a Saskatchewan terminal and UGG expanding, while railways CP and CN face delivery crises amid a grain boom. Editors critique profits, competition, and farm delivery reliance, with a local Boissevain Recorder editor voicing concern over takeovers and advertising ethics.
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UGG
Sask Pool
Saskatchewan
Tolpuddle
Boissevain Recorder
Wheat Board
English Bay
Calgary
Hallowe'en
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Victor Vrsnik
Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
M.P
Canadian Wheat Board
Liberals
Ment
Realty
Inglis
Yssek
Birtle
Fred McGuinness
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