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.

Economic policy, Chretien, Jean, Canada. Parliament

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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.

Political activity, Prevention, Energy policy, Petroleum industry, Global warming, Environmental policy

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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.

Europe, Economic aspects, Economic development

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