Archive for July 3rd, 2012

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    Income tax– “temporarily” with us for 95 years

    July 3, 2012 by Sharon Adams
    This month marks the 95th anniversary of the introduction of income tax in Canada—a “temporary” measure to help fund the First World War. The government imposed a number of financial measures to deal with the growing economic burden of the war. Luxury taxes and taxes...
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    Letters From Katherine – May 23, 1939

    July 3, 2012 by Jason Duprau
    May 23, 1939   Mrs. MacDonald, 81 West Street, Ottawa   Dear Madam, I have been requested by the Mayor and City Council to extend to you as a Silver Cross Mother an invitation to occupy a seat in the reserved section that is being...
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    Did You Know Legion Service Officers Care And Can Help You?

    July 3, 2012 by admin
    The Legion Service Bureau Network serves all veterans including members of the Canadian Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their families while representing their interests with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB) free of charge, Legion member or...