Murray reshuffles PC critics in Manitoba opposition
Manitoba Tory leader Stuart Murray realigns the Progressive Conservative caucus to sharpen rural development focus. He appoints Larry Maguire as rural development critic, Bonnie Mitchelson on Urban Relations, John Loewen on Finance and Manitoba Hydro, Jim Penner on Industry Trade and Mines, Jack Penner Agriculture, Harry Enns Natural Resources, and Mervin Tweed as Deputy Leader. The lineup also names Len Derkach to watch key ministries, with Harold Gilleshammer Education, Heather Stefanson Advanced Education, Joy Smith Justice, Darren Prasnik Environment Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Myrna Driedger Health, and David Faurschou Transportation flanking the shadow cabinet.
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Air Canada crisis shows post 9/11 industry collapse
Garth Turner argues Air Canada faces insolvency after aggressive merger, government missteps, and a plunging industry. He links layoffs, fleet reductions, and route cuts to September 11 shocks, a weak economy, and a global airline shakeout. He also highlights Canada’s book trade woes with Chapters and Indigo amid federal loan guarantees.
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