Businessmen Not Prime Minister Material
A Canadian opinion piece argues that top executives favoring a businessman for prime minister reflects distrust of politics. It cites Allan Taylor, Adam Zimmerman, and James Pattison, mocks Ross Perot, and critiques how business culture clashes with democratic leadership and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bay Street
Royal Bank
Allan ‘Taylor
Noranda
Adam Zimmerman
Vancouver
Jimmy Pattison
Ross Perot
Washington
Perot
ABC
Peter Jennings
Pattison
Social Credit
British Columbia
Ottawa
CBS
Herbert Hoover
Campaigns, gun lobby ads spark cross border debate
A critical column attacks the National Rifle Association and gun lobby tactics in the United States, accusing them of exploiting fear with ads to influence the presidential campaign. It contrasts Canada’s approach, warns against a Crime Strike style push, and cites alarming US crime statistics to argue gun ownership does not curb crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rifle Association
U.S
Canada
NRA
Wayne LaPierre
Madison Ave
Ques
United States
Canada referendum fears spark youth protests on unity
Canadian youths urge voters to seek informed choices amid fears of Quebec secession and rising tensions among cultural groups. They warn that a yes or no referendum could deepen divisions, while advocating loyalty and national harmony over fragmentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canada
Municipal wages outpace private sector across Canada study shows
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business finds municipal workers in Regina Winnipeg and Montreal enjoy wage advantages of 32.8 24.5 and 20.8 percent respectively with a national average of 9.3 percent. The report cites a 27 percent wage and benefits edge nationwide and urges parity with private pay scales within a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Census Canada
Regina
Winnipeg
Montreal
Toronto
CFIB
Ted Mallett
Mallett
Canada
SFIB
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By Allan Fotheringham
ED McGuinness
Prairies
J.P Doodles
Peter Warren
U.S. Department of Justice
Ales
Samuel Barnett
Ays
Oakland
N.J
We Hare
Tracy Smith
Cindi Clement
Rox
Russell Banner
P.O
Russell
Manitoba
ROJ
IWO
de Russell
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Man
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