Canada boosts support for small business with tax reliefs
Ottawa unveils measures to aid entrepreneurs including tax exemptions for manufacturers under 50 000 dollars in annual sales, reduced reporting frequency, and tax changes. It also pushes sub contracting to small firms on government contracts, faster payments, and equity financing discussions. Aimed at cutting paperwork, expanding procurement access, and creating 800 permanent jobs via the Small Business Internship Program.
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Canada
Anthony C. Abbott
Federal Business Development Bank
Enterprise
Abbott
House of Commons
Office of Paperburden
Statistics Canada
Industry, Trade and Commerce
Progam
Farm machinery costs rise at slower pace than income in Canada
A Statistics Canada booklet covers 1950 to 1976 data showing farm machinery prices up 3.8 percent yearly, farm commodity prices up 2.7 percent, and gross farm income rising 4.7 percent annually. Machinery value reached 7.22 billion in 1976 with Saskatchewan holding over a quarter of machines. Tractors dominate sales, engine horsepower trends shift, and imports remain high while Canadian control declined from 53 percent in 1968 to 37 percent in 1974.
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Canada
Agriculture Canada
A.N. Book
Polly Kampouris
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Alberta
Quebec
Manitoba
Maritime Provinces
United States
Farm Machinery Statistics
Information Services
Ottawa
Kia
Control of Wild Oats in Prairie Cropping
Agriculture Canada notes discuss wild oats as a major pest in Prairie farming, costs, and control options. Best results come from combining chemical and cultural methods, with fall or spring timing depending on soil and weather. Harvest straw burning is discouraged due to erosion risk. fall seeding, shallow tillage, fallow, and carefully applied soil herbicides offer options, with extension service guidance recommended.
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Prairie
Overheard Chats at St Regis Hotel Coffee Shop
A cafe conversation touches on RCMP claims the FLQ planned to kidnap Premier Bourassa in 1971 and hints at shifting political fortunes. A deputy minister derides modern education for fueling belief in astrology and other dubious ideas while noting a BC raid yielding 19 tons of marijuana.
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St. Regis Hotel
RCMP
FLQ
Bourassa
Thistles Seen as Major Manitoba Farm Problem Next Year
Manitoba weed specialist Donaghy warns thistles will menace fields across Manitoba next year unless fall control starts now. Early harvest aids fall spraying. use 2 4 D or MCPA amine with dicamba if needed. Do not cultivate for three weeks post spray. repeat spraying may be required next summer and perhaps later.
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Manitoba
Dave Donaghy
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Donaghy
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Clement
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Farm Machinery Review
Reggies
Lorimar
Doe
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Thistles
MDA
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Russell, Man
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Lip and Nail Care
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