Seniors programs proposed to help Russell live independently
A meeting in Russell sponsored by Concerned Citizens outlines a provincial funded Support Services to Seniors program. Coordinator John Svenson explains the aim is to centralize information, coordinate resources, and avoid service duplication for seniors aged 35 and up. The plan includes a local coordinator, a community resource council, and meals coordination under the federal program.
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Russell
John Swenson
Svenson
Provincial Health Department
Manitoba Health
Cnsus
Binscarth
Coucil
Swenson
Ross Thomas
Souris
Svenson Svenson
Community Resource Council
WestMan
Canada plans CPP survivor benefits reform consult paper
Health and Welfare Minister Jake Epp tabled a consultation paper in the House of Commons outlining a redesigned CPP survivor benefit structure. The proposal aims to raise benefits for survivors including younger spouses and children, with phased implementation and alignment with Charter equality goals. Canadians are invited to submit views to the Standing Committee on National Health and Welfare.
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Jake Epp
House of Commons
Canada Pension Plan
CPP
Epp
Standing Committee On Justice and Legal Affairs
Standing Committee On National Health and Welfare
Ottawa
Canada and United States sign historic free trade deal
Canada and the United States sign a tentative free trade agreement on October 3 just before the midnight deadline set by Congress. The deal aims for passage in Congress likely in April with entry into force January 1, 1989, under a fast track voting process. It includes eliminating tariffs in three stages over ten years and creating a Canada U S panel to rule on disputes. It also covers investment rules, auto parts sourcing, energy access, and expanded trade in telecoms and services.
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Canada
United States
U.S
I T
Congress
Cme
Reagan
Mulroney
Prairie Pools seeks long term survival plan for farmers
Prairie Pools Inc. will consult its 130,000 farmer members in the coming weeks to map a long term survival strategy. President Bill Strath outlined country meetings in October to discuss deficiency payments equity financing debt restructuring and multilateral trade, with final recommendations to be presented to the federal government after November and December meetings.
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Prairie Pools Inc
Winnipeg
Prairie Pools
Bill Strath
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Canda
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