Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - May 20, 1997, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free May a7 Manning fudges equalization plan Manitoba lose he claims by Paul Samyn election reporter Manning figure false Reform Leader Preston Manning is now trying to tap dance around his party equalization policy that could put billion a year on the line for during a Brief Campaign Stop in Winnipeg Manning insisted his plans to overhaul the Federal equalization pro Gram erode funding to the idea that Reform is going to slash the equalization payment is false and the num Ber of billion is also that was never obtained from Manning while campaigning in Toronto last Manning talked about refocusing equalization to help the poorest by eliminating equalization to Saskatchewan and Manning said a Reform government would give More financial help to Atlantic each Manitoba receives More than billion under about on sixth of its provincial equalization is a Complex formula that ensures provincial governments Are Able to pro vide equal services regardless of their tax the program involves taking Money from Rich or provinces such As Alberta and British Columbia and transferring it to so called have not provinces such As Nova Scotia and they Are slashing Liberal my David Walker Winnipeg Centre said yester old line parties Are duds on Unity Manning it is a slap in the face to the smaller provinces that need these you can discount that kind of Manning said of a free press report on reforms plans to lower the Cost of government by refocusing Reform is not out to slash equalization to Manitoba by but when asked exactly How much Manitoba would lose under his re jigging of equalize Manning was unable to say what the Bottom line would you cant answer that ques he there is Bil lion More that could be allocated among the provinces which Are have not our bigger aim is to get Manitoba off the have not list while insisting Manitoba see a loss under reformed Manning claimed tax cuts and increased Federal support for health and education would offset any funding he also used his Winnipeg Stop to make his Case that National Unity will not be enhanced by giving Quebec special the Only thing those traditional parties have to say is we will offer Quebec distinct Manning it becomes a Bone of Contention rather than a matter of he also used Manitoba flood to get in a shot at the Chretien governments plans to keep Canada if you press them on this they Are no More prepared to Deal with this National Unity Issue than they appeared to be to Deal with the shopping Star Casino is having 5th birthday and Lebu get the May All you care to eat Buffet at the in the Mustang buys a Pitcher of Bud and you keep the win something every Day need not be present to but if you you win an extra with the top sunday at pm Cedar lined Hope Chest 1 pair Johnny Cash tickets 5 re Hawks tickets monday at of tha Unnita of cilium Lehi Nummi i in nouns naming ii Nuu 1 pair Johnny Cash tickets 5 re Hawks tickets tuesday at Puckett autographed Bat 1 pair Johnny Cash tickets 5 re Hawks tickets wednesday at of Fairway Woods 135 1 pair Johnny Cash tickets 5 re Hawks tickets thursday at pm 5 piece wooden Patio furniture set 1 pair Johnny Cash tickets 5 re Hawks tickets Casino hotel located 36 Miles North of Detroit lakes on Hwy 59 North 2189352701 rooms 18004537827 enjoy a Steak dinner in the Bandit double hand payout jackpots on All Slot slam til matchplay to each guest who wants free entertainment featuring the Joe Ramey band hot country the wild Angels Kwof county female vocals visit the Casino for Complete rules and Canadian press Halifax liberals and conservatives Are too squeamish on National Unity to make the moves that would ensure the country stays Preston Manning said yes if they continue to manage the Issue next time the Way they managed it last in our View there going to lose the next ref the Reform Leader said in he accused prime minister Jean Chretien and conservative Leader Jean Charest of dodging Tough questions in sundays televised French language Unity Why should canadians Trust either of them with Canadas future when All they have to offer is evasive answers and phony emotion Man Ning if rules on secession and the Possi ble partition of federalist regions of Quebec Arent spelled Poten tial for violence he i believe its possible to solve this without resort ing to violence but theres a Dan Ger of anarchy if you dont set out the rules in Advance and express your determination to adhere to liberals and tories have also failed to boost the Economy of the Atlantic Manning told a the traditional parties can Only offer said whose Small gov Ern ment message Hast been enthusiastically received in the ;