Liberals Call for Action on Income Inequality in Parliament
The editorial argues Canadians face rising inflation and debt with high youth unemployment and student debt. It notes a Liberal debate proposing measures to reduce inequality, including tax credit reforms, EI changes, and removing interest on student loans, aiming for shared prosperity and opportunity.
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Liberal Party
Canada
Habitat for Humanity Gala Planned November 10
A fundraising gala by the local Habitat for Humanity is set for Saturday November 10 with cocktail hour prime rib and seafood skewers catered by The Russell Inn. A live auction silent auction and raffles will benefit starting a new local chapter as board members seek a suitable family.
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Habitat For Humanity
Russell Inn
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Russell
Conservative changes punish poor workers on EI
Letter criticizes a Conservative reform to Employment Insurance that ends the allowable earnings provision. It argues the 50 percent clawback on earnings punishes low income Canadians and undermines incentives to work more, urging reinstatement of the provision and accusing the government of punitive bias against the poor.
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Kenny Gettabreak
Liberal Party
Finley
Chavez's Swansong as Capriles Edges Close in Polls
Venezuela faces a tight presidential race as Henrique Capriles narrows the gap with Hugo Chavez who has governed since 1998. Polls show Capriles gaining, with many observers predicting a peaceful transfer if he wins. Chavez’s health and aging regime add uncertainty to the outcome.
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