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The bottom line on the Mulroney years

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Economic problems have caused Canadians to become more cost conscious and more willing to object to outlandish public expenditures than they were in the past. The cost of Queen Elizabeth II's 1992 visit to Canada, the Senate's expense accounts and other questionable uses of public money are examined.

Author: MacLeod, Stewart
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Analysis, Influence, Mulroney, Brian, Waste in government spending, Government spending waste

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Keep it simple, stupid

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The Canadian government has issued a 54-page handbook 'Plain Language Clear and Simple' in an effort to help writers of government publications simplify their language. Several companies offer their services to interpret publications and help provide clearer communication.

Author: MacLeod, Stewart
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Management, Government publications, Government documents

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A horse's end seeks a safe direction

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Justification of a $600,000 commemorative statue of Queen Elizabeth II is questioned because she represents the constitutional head of state of a nation trying to rewrite its constitution.

Author: MacLeod, Stewart
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
Canada, Monuments, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, Queens

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