Return of the spenders: the confident Liberals have new money plans
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Prime Minister Jean Chretien ushered in the 36th Parliament by announcing a $1 billion endowment fund for academic scholarships for low-income students. The program is one of several new measures from Liberals that will raise government spending, although the party has vowed not to return to past excesses.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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Facing off over greenhouse gases: pressure to curb emissions splits the Liberals
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Canada's Liberal cabinet is divided on the Dec 1997 conference on global warming in Kyoto, Japan. A strong stand on curbing greenhouse gases would harm the Canadian economy, particularly the energy industry, but a weak stand would promote environmental damage.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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Where times are tougher: why some Europeans envy Canada
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Canada currently enjoys more positive economic conditions than Europe, with a declining federal deficit and a generally positive economic outlook. Unlike Europeans, most Canadians do not fervently support government spending.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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