In praise of government: federal rescue authorities did themselves proud in dealing with the Quebec flooding tragedy

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Canadians love to complain about their federal government, but two recent issues have made it clear how important government is to public safety. The Emergency Preparedness Canada did a great job of evacuating people during the Jul 1996 Quebec floods, and airline regulators implemented code-sharing disclosure laws.

Evaluation, Column, Federalism, Airlines, Public opinion, Quebec, Natural disasters, Floods, Disaster relief

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Trying to snuff out smoking: the health minister prepares to table tough legislation

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Dingwall introduced new federal regulations of the tobacco industry that would raise taxes on cigarettes, ban most tobacco-related advertising and restrict tobacco sponsorship of public events. Opponents of the new regulations plan a court challenge on freedom-of-speech grounds.

Taxation, Tobacco industry, Cigarettes, Dingwall, David

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Holes in the safety net

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Canadians are being asked by their government which social programs should continue and which should be abolished. Two other proposals being debated are work incentive programs and a government-guaranteed annual income.

Welfare, Public assistance, Guaranteed annual income

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