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Stanching a wound

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The Liberal Party has initiated what it hopes will become a federal-provincial crusade on child poverty. Liberal Finance Minister Paul Martin proposed increases in the Child Tax Benefit program. The provinces will earmark more money for services that benefit all poor children.

Social policy, Political aspects, Poor children, Liberal Party (Canada), Federal aid to child welfare, Government aid to child welfare

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The meat of the matter

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The Canadian federal government has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether Quebec has a right to secede unilaterally under the Constitution or international law. The background of the case and the arguments made by the major parties are discussed.

Cases, Canada. Supreme Court, Quebec, Secession

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A brave new world: Paul Martin is taking the country into an era of no deficits

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Martin is expected to announce a balanced federal budget for 1997-98 and introduce tax breaks and rejuvenated social spending. He will also stress a continuing policy of 'no surprises' from the Liberal government.

Economic policy, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Martin, Paul (Canadian government official)

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