Marital Property Act Takes Effect January First
Attorney General Howard Pawley announced the Marital Property Act will take effect January 1, 1978, establishing joint ownership of assets acquired during marriage. It covers family assets like the home, furniture, and vehicles, requiring both spouses’ consent to sell the marital home. If title lies with one spouse, the other may register an interest by filing a caveat at the land titles office. Judges can vary provisions.
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Howard Pawley
Mr. Pawley
Mr. Pandey
Vanishing Traditions and Farm Memories Across Ontario
In a reflective column Bill Smiley recalls how modern life erodes old customs. He shares personal farm visits in Ontario and Quebec, describing drift from horse to tractor, rural scenes, and nostalgic moments with relatives, neighbors, and grandkids. The piece juxtaposes rural heritage with contemporary urban noise.
Letter to the Editor attacks MLA and calls for change
A Roblin constituent criticizes MLA MacKenzie for inaction and questions party loyalty. The letter contrasts MacKenzie unfavorably with Ed Schreyer and urges Liberals to be the official opposition, arguing actions speak louder than words. The writer accuses Tory MLAs of avoiding constituency problems to embarrass the government and questions support for social democratic programs.
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Roblin
Ed Schreyer
MacKenzie
Conservative Party
Mr. MacKenzie
Small Business Key To Balance Economy Says Expert
Ottawa debate over unemployment sees Dr Rein Peterson argue big business is not the sole engine of jobs. His book shows firms with smaller scale generate more wages per dollar of sales and that both payroll and tax burdens cling to small firms, challenging government protections for big business. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business calls for shifting CPP and UI costs to income tax.
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York University
Rein Peterson
Dr. Peterson
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
UIC
CPP
Peterson
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