Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - December 6, 1998, Winnipeg, Manitoba Clashes injure 25 palestinians 3 israeli soldiers associated press Ramallal palestinians threw stones and israeli troops responded with rubber bullets and tear Gas in clashes that injured 25 palestinians and three soldiers yesterday. Seven protesters were arrested. The clashes came As palestinians launched protests to Call for the release of so called Security prisoners an escalating dispute that has threatened to derail the new Mideast peace Accord. In addition to the Street protests 2,500 palestinian prisoners began a hunger strike yesterday to press for their Early release. Under the Wye River peace agreement Israel agreed to free 750 palestinian prisoners by the end of january. In a first stage last month it freed 250 prisoners most common criminals. Instead the palestinians Are demanding the release of hundreds of prisoners jailed for anti Israel activity. The prisoner Issue is highly emotional because almost everyone on the West Bank of the Jordan River and Caza strip has had a relative arrested palestinian protesters who were throwing stones take cover from tear Gas fired by israeli troops during a clash yesterday North of Nablus. At some Point during the 30-year israeli occupation. Yesterdays protesters dispersed after hours of clashes on the outskirts of Bethlehem Ramallal Nablus and the israeli settlement Ariel. Israeli paramilitary police also fired tear Gas to disperse dozens of Stone throwers in traditionally Arab East Jerusalem. Meanwhile two dozen masked marchers from a Radical palestinian faction burned . And israeli flags in the West Bank town Hebron to protest the Wye River land for Securi talks to agreement. About 1,000 palestinians took part in the demonstration sponsored by the popular front for the liberation of Palestine. In Ramallal the palestinians top negotiator on prisoners expressed regret Over a statement by the . Administration. In Washington on Friday the state department said the israelis have a done what they said they would prisoner a we Are sorry for what the american administration has said that Israel has fulfilled its obligations a Kadoura Faris who is representing palestinian president Yasser Arafat a government in talks with the israelis on the Issue told 500 protesters. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will not free members of the islamic militant group Hamas or those involved in attacks that led to the death or injury of israelis. Palestinian officials contend there is a Pool of hundreds of Security prisoners eligible for release even under those terms. 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The warning will come in a conference Call with the nine other premiers on Ibe Day where the separatist Leader plans to outline Quebec a Bottom line for the social Union talks now under Way the Post said in a report from Ottawa. Senior Quebec government officials told the Post that Bouchard is serious about negotiating in a Good Faith with the premiers and prime minister Jean Chretien. But they say the Premier will drive a hard bargain on opting out and is prepared to exit the talks if other premiers try to water Down the provincial agreement reached in Saskatoon or if his request for opting out is rejected by Chretien. A it is Clear that opting out with full compensation is a minimum demand a a one official said. A emr. Bouchard will not take part in the negotiations for very Long if this clause is withdrawn a said another official. During the conference on tuesday Bouchard will also make it Clear that opting out with full compensation is a traditional Quebec demand. The Quebec Liberal party constitutional program Calls for this clause to be entrenched in the Constitution. And Mario Dumont Leader of the action Bouchard opt out with compensation Democrat ique do Quebec urged Bouchard to recall the National Assembly As soon As possible to adopt a unanimous motion on the Issue. A opting out is a traditional demand. If the premiers try to water this Down it will be a non starter in Quebec a Dumont told the Post on Friday. This week the provinces received a new working document from Ottawa outlining the Federal governments position on social Union. Provincial intergovernmental affairs ministers Are also expected to meet this week to formally resume talks among provinces that were put on hold because of the Quebec election. In chief Calls talks on Lockerbie bombing a fruitful from Reuters a Tripoli Sun Secretary general Kofi Annan said he had a fruitful and positive talks with libyan Leader Moa mar Qadhafi yesterday concerning demands for the handover of two suspects in the 1988 bombing of a . Airliner Over Lockerbie Scotland. A the talks have been fruitful and positive and Libya has confirmed its seriousness and readiness to find a solution to the Lockerbie problem a Annan told a news conference in the libyan capital Tripoli after returning from the desert where he met Qadhafi in a tent. A Libya has also agreed to a trial in a third country and believes that it ought to be possible to find answers to All other outstanding issues relating to this matter a Annan said in a statement. A it will require some time but not an inordinate the two libyan suspects Are indicted in both the United states and Britain for the bombing of pan am flight 103 As it was flying Over the scottish town dec. 21,1988. A total of 270 people were killed 259 on the plane and la on the ground including two canadians. The two accused libyans if surrendered would go to trial before scottish judges sitting in the Netherlands. Earlier libyan news Media suggested Qadhafi has no authority to hand Over the suspects. The libyan news Agency Jana indicated a decision on handing Over Abdel Basset a Al Mezrahi and Lamen Khalifa Fahimah would have to be approved by some 500 grassroots National committees before being decided by parliament. Libyan radio reported parliament has been called to meet tuesday in Sirte. But the report monitored by the bbl did not say whether the Lockerbie Issue would be discussed. Most reporters were barred from travelling with Annan from Tripoli 400 Kilometres East to Sirte. Annan flew into Libya from the tunisian resort Island Jerba after receiving clearance from the in sanctions committee. Libya has been under sanctions since 1992 for its refusal to hand Over the two suspects allegedly libyan intelligence agents. A libyan Legal team and Annanis Legal counsel have met to discuss the .-British proposal to try the suspects in the Netherlands under scottish Law and using scottish judges. Ottawa breathes new Hope into youth unemployment wee Chi it the win family services inc. Invites applications for devolution planning coordinator duties the devolution planning coordinator is a full time term position to March 31, 1999. The devolution planning coordinator reports to the Board of directors. In consultation with the was teams first nation . And first nation committees the devolution coordinator is primarily responsible for assisting and developing the devolution process of the Community care program to the first nations. Primary qualifications a working knowledge of the Rainy Lake Community care program and the wee Chi it the win Case management Model its procedures and documentation a knowledge of the administrative Structure and operations of wee Chi it the win family services the communities and family Structure As Well As the customs and traditions of the communities a Complete understanding of the transitional processes in the devolution of programs a experience in Community development and Community planning including demonstrated ability to facilitate group planning discussions and conflict Resolution a knowledge of and or experience in traditional and contemporary Healing practices and experience in working with elders healers and clinicians is preferred a experience in and or commitment to the development of alternative non punitive Healing approaches that Are derived from traditional Anish Naabe culture a must have a valid Drivers License and be willing to travel extensively a demonstrated writing and communication skills. Secondary qualifications a a bachelors degree in social work from an accredited University a working knowledge of the child and family services act and regulations provincial court procedures in relation to part 3 of the act and customary care policy of was. A ability to speak the ojibway language is an asset. Term position to March 31, 1999, with the possibility of Extension. Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience. Closing Date no later than Friday december 18, 1998 at 5 00 . Late applications will be returned. Submit applications to tit Board of directors . Box 812 fort Frances Ontario p9a 3n1 Canadian press Toronto a the Federal government plans to spend $465 million Over the next three years in a bid to ease the chronic problem of youth unemployment the Toronto Star reported today. Prime minister Jean Chretien will unveil the program to be called the new Canada youth employment strategy tomorrow in Edmonton. The announcement will come just Days after Chretien told a Toronto audience that fighting youth unemployment is a top priority for his Liberal government. The new program will Start april i the beginning of the fiscal year for Ottawa. The new program will provide career assistance in some form to one million people a year including financial Aid to 380,000 youth and direct work experience to 40,000 youth. Employers will also be Able to hire Young people through wage subsides and employment insurance Premium Relief under the program. Youth unemployment remains stubbornly High at 14.5 per cent almost double the adult unemployment rate according to statistics Canada. Government polling shows the problem is a a top of mind Issue for canadians registering higher As a concern than National Unity. The polling also shows canadians want governments at All Levels to work together to tackle the problem. A special forum of Federal and provincial labour ministers is scheduled to meet in february to discuss greater co ordination. Ottawa is particularly focused on efforts to create a bilateral partnership with the Ontario government on youth unemployment. The Ontario partnership is key because Many so called a High risk youth from across Canada come to Toronto when they Are unable to find work. The new Job strategy will replace a program Ottawa launched in 1997 to address youth unemployment that expires March 31. Manley a High tax Panacea hit Canadian press Ottawa a High taxes improve the Economy according to Industry minister John Manley. His statement made in response to a commons finance committee report that called on the government to focus More on ways to boost Canadas lagging productivity including the reduction of taxes was swiftly condemned Southam news reported yesterday. A arguably High tax Levels if anything should increase productivity because it would drive innovation in order to lower other costs a Manley said Friday. Scott Brison the progressive conservative finance critic disagreed with Manley a claim. A if or. Manley believes that High taxes improve productivity i would question his competency As a minister a Brison said. A every study in every country where they be Ever evaluated the effect of High taxes on productivity indicate they kill jobs and but Manley claimed its not the Case that High taxes Hurt productivity but rather that they encourage highly skilled workers to move elsewhere. A the problem with taxation More lies in the area that we done to want to lose some of the people that could contribute to innovation in our Economy a he said. F Friendly bears 103 Princess St. 942-1237 1-800-375-2327 open Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri 9-5 30 thurs. 9- sat. 9-5 Sun. 12-4 ;