Canadian Parliamentary Review articles from June 1995

Canadian Parliamentary Review archives from June 1995

A Taxpayers' Bill of Rights.
June 22, 1995... As taxation has changed, so have attitudes of taxpayers. Avoiding consumption taxes, offshore investments, and outright tax avoidance have become common practice. This article argues for the need to rethink our entire approach to taxation. ...

Conversations with Fidel Castro.(Canadian Parliamentary Delegation in Cuba)
June 22, 1995... It is a very unique experience at anytime to have a frank discussion with a world leader. It is even more unique is to be able to engage a man like Fidel Castro, reflecting on the significance of the revolution and the way ahead for his small...

Proportional representation is a must.
June 22, 1995... Public discontent with government and politicians has increased over the last two decades, is greater in Canada than in the US, and greater than most places world-wide. Canadians think government is not responsive to them, or their needs. We...

Regulation or self-regulation: privacy protection and the information highway.
June 22, 1995... Everyone agrees on the need for business to respect the privacy of the individual. But there is less agreement on the extent to which privacy should be protected or on how this is to be done. In a recent appearance before the Senate Standing...

Lessons from Australia in Canadian Senate reform.
June 22, 1995... Senate reform has proved a recurring issue in Canadian federalism, including the recent ill-fated Charlottetown constitutional accord. This article contends that most issues related to Senate reform in Canada have been addressed in Australia....

The Special Senate Committee on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.
June 22, 1995... On June 6,1995, the Special Senate Committee authorized to study the legal, social and ethical issues related to euthanasia and assisted suicide tabled its report in the Senate. This article looks at some of the innovative measures taken by the...

Using the Internet: an e-mail interview with 5 legislators.(Interview)
June 22, 1995... As more and more legislators begin to access the Internet either through their own assembly or from commercial providers it becomes easier to communicate with the public or with fellow legislators. The following interviews were conducted...

Legislative reports.
June 22, 1995... LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Manitoba The Sixth Session of the Thirty-fifth Legislature resumed on March 9, 1995. The Government tabled its eighth budget the same day. As a precursor to the upcoming provincial election, there was great...

CPA activities: the Canadian scene.(Brief article)(Calendar)
June 22, 1995... 34th Canadian Regional Conference, Nova Scotia Every year legislators from Parliament and provincial and territorial legislatures meet to discuss matters of common interest. This year the 34th CPA Regional Conference will take place in...

Election results.
June 22, 1995... Manitoba Apri1 25, 1995 Progressive Conservative Party 31 New Democratic Party 23 Liberal Party 3 Steve Ashton Thompson NDP Becky Barrett Wellington NDP ...