Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 20, 1981, Winnipeg, Manitoba 12 Winnipeg free press saturday june opposition maps angered by controversial tax Bill Al photo Ottawa up Beer drinkers Art lovers and the handicapped Are among the targets of a controversial tax Bill about to be pushed through the commons following final debate yesterday. The legislation which really Only formally implements measures in effect since last fall s budget has left opposition maps bitter and angry. They Don t like the contents and the fact the government Cut debate to get the legislation approved before the House rises for its summer break. Formal approval of the Bill including two hotly contested Energy levies will come monday when the majority Liber Al government should have no trouble overpowering the combined strength of the progressive conservatives and new democrats in a final vote deferred until then under an All party agreement. The Energy taxes challenged in the courts by outraged Western provinces have attracted most of the Public attention since the budget was announced but the Bill implements a wide Range of other important changes As Well. The opposition renewed a vigorous attack on the govern ment yesterday in an apparently hopeless attempt to get the government to change its mind. The conservatives and new democrats say the regular tax increases it imposes for liquor and wine will Hurt distillers and winemakers. But they condemn the extra taxes on Beer As the most offensive part of the Bill saying the liberals Are Chipping away at the working Man s last and cheapest luxury. Another nine per cent tax on prosthetic devices except for those used on legs and Ankles has also been soundly criticized As a blatant slap in the face to the handicapped during the International year of the disabled. New Democrat Nelson Riis my for the British Columbia Riding of Kamloops Shu Swap said liberals who had voted thursday against an amendment to drop the tax obviously did not know what they were voting against. The disabled of Canada Wear braces on their necks backs elbows and so on and they do not consider them luxury Pierre Bussieres minister of state for finance sidestepped the matter earlier in the week during a heated Exchange in debate saying simply it is very easy to make rhetoric by speaking about the situation of the the opposition has also condemned another tax on certain forms of Art not considered original works such As those either not painted drawn or done in pastels. They say the liberals cannot Tell the difference Between dime store posters and original Art pieces. With this legislation the government will tax artists in Canada who create original prints such As members of the Eskimo co operatives in Northern Canada whose prints Are considered highly valuable works of Art around the Riis said. Safeway correction advertisement of thursday june Manitoba White sugar 10 pkg bag should have read 4 pkg bag we Are sorry for any inconvenience caused our customers warning Shilo ranges Day and night firing will be carried out at the Shilo ranges unlit further notice. The Range consists of and controlled property lying approximately 20 Miles be from Brandon and n of the Assiniboine River in townships 7, 8 and 9 Range 14 Wpm. Townships 8. 9 and 10 ranges 15 and 16 Wpm. And townships 9 and 10 Range 17 Wpm in the province of Manitoba. If required a detailed description of the Shilo property May be obtained from the base construction engineering officer at Canadian forces base Shilo. All boundaries entry ways roads and tracks into the Range Are clearly marked and posted with signs indicating that there is to be no trespassing and that Hunting is by permission of the base commander Only. Hunting permission May be obtained upon application at base operations building l50. Canadian forces base Shilo. Stray ammunition and explosive objects bombs grenades shells and similar explosive objects Are a Hazard to life and limb. Do not pick up or retain such objects As souvenirs. If you have found or have in your Possession any object which you believe to be an explosive notify your local police and arrangements will be made to dispose of it. No unauthorized person May enter this area and trespassing on the area is strictly prohibited. By order Charles r. Nixon Deputy minister department of National defence Ottawa. Canada 17630-77 nation there is a difference Between a Superman poster and an original artist s print As Well the newspaper Industry has expressed grave concern about a nine per cent tax on advertising supple ments which it says threatens their livelihood. Smaller newspapers in particular fear the extra tax might be severe enough to cause them uncontrollable financial problems. Maps have strongly condemned the Bill s provision to increase taxes on commodities such As liquor and Beer automatically with changes in the inflation rate. Now All taxes and increases must be approved by parliament. The opposition says the liberals Are creating a system of taxation without representation. They also say the automatic increases signal the govern ment s acceptance of inflation and Ottawa s need to boost Federal revenues As prices for the taxable products increase on the Market. The most widely contested part of the Bill however Are the two Energy taxes an eight per cent Levy on the value of Oil and natural Gas produced at the wellhead and a second of 30 cents per thousand cubic feet on All natural Gas sold in Canada and abroad. Both levies Are bitterly opposed by the four Western provinces which say their exclusive jurisdiction Over Natu ral resources is being invaded. The supreme court of Canada reserved judgment thurs Day on provincial arguments the 30-cent tax on Natu ral Gas is unconstitutional. The tax went into effect feb. 1 and the Alberta court of Appeal supported the provincial arguments which led to the Federal Appeal to the High court. The Saskatchewan government has announced it plans to Challenge the legality of the eight per cent Levy. Firefighter Dan Huffman helps Joan Dewitt 16, to Shore via a Rescue line and harness after she and a Friend became marooned in the turbulent Waters of the Ole tangy River North of Columbus Ohio. 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The Winnipeg school division no. 1 summer school classes 1981 july 13 to August 14 mornings Only High school credit courses for repeaters and for students choosing a course for the first time. Junior High program designed for pupils who need Moi time and assistance in order to enhance their performance in next year s school work. . English As a second language a Basic English course for newcomers to Canada ranging in age from 8 to 18 years. The courses Are free for All resident students of school age. Non resident students will be assessed a fee to cover Cost of tuition. Applications and further information May be obtained from your school by the following artists Motley Kak Peetum Eddie Kak Peetum Lloyd Kak Peetum Abe Kak Peetum Saul Mamake Esick Robt Kake Amic june 22-july 15th we Are pleased to present this exhibition of reputable up coming artists. Different new exciting. Twat cos an upsurge Iii Indian Art appreciation. Smith galleries 1845 Portage ave. 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