Canada faces bleak spring as wage hikes anger public
A column criticizes rising wages among bureaucrats and Bank of Canada staff led by Chief John Crow, arguing leaders like Prime Minister Mulroney and Finance Minister Wilson demand restraint from others while easing their own pay. The piece links wage increases to higher inflation and suggests a public trust gap amid rate concerns.
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Terry O
Canada
Federal Pay Research Bureau
Bank of Canada
John Crow
Crow
Brian Mulroney
Michael Wilson
Senate Reform Sparks Prairie Support in Canada
Readers on the Prairies rally for Senate reform as the chamber blocks Mulroney’s GST. Cartwright, a former Conservative turned Liberal, argues the Senate's value lies in preventing government missteps. Editors from Globe and Mail to Bow Island and Devon Dispatch echo calls for reform and debate the chamber’s role.
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Canadian Senate
Red Chamber
Senate
Prairies
Richard Cartwright
Commons
Mulroney and Co
Canada
Turban
Meech Lake
Toronto Globe and Mail
National Journal
Prairie Gophers
Toronto
Cmmentaor
Bow Island
Devon Dispatch
Mulroney Money Express
Manitoba cattle industry faces collapse with westward shift
Laur ie Evans Liberal Agriculture Critic warns the beef industry is transforming to Alberta dominated production. He cites Ontario and Alberta support programs, plant closures in Manitoba, and a 63 percent drop in cattle finished from 1977 to 1988. Evans urges diversification to revive Manitoba agriculture.
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Canada
Manitoba
Alberta
United States
Canadian Export Beef Federation
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Swifts
Canada Packers
Cargill
High River
Laurie E. Evans
Liberal
Parkland Gets Less as Conservatives Claim Record Highway Plan
Man ation of funding for roads shows Parkland region receives less than under prior government while overall spending claims overlook Repap obligations of 90 million over five years. Critics say a 5 percent raise won’t cover needed increases and many highways face neglect. Local MLA cites missing projects and stalled upgrades.
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U.S
Manitoba
Sifton
NDP
Ochre River
Gilbert Plains
Ste. Rose
Rorketon
Start and Run a Profitable Craft Business reviewed
Peter Warren reviews William Hynes book Start and Run a Profitable Craft Business. The guide covers pricing cost of production marketing and tax concerns for home based crafts, with emphasis on simple tools, garage workspaces, and balancing leisure time with earnings.
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Peter Warren
North America
William Hynes
Dalhousie University
Hynes
Self‘Counsel Press
Oallny
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