The House at Ottawa has been pushing forward somewhat more Fapidly with the business of the se: sion, A number of important items have been Introduced by the Government which are still under discussion by special committees. Of these per~ haps Ube most notable is tive proposal to bring the control of the Canadian National Railways more directly under the aegis of the Government. This would be accomplished by sub 'a board of directors of even for the present group of trustees. What advantage is to be gained by this very clear. iderable that till great railways, Large sums were again approved to cover the annual railway" defeat, which was only slightly less than it had been in the preceding year, "The Government is showing more activity, however, in the ght against unemployment, and its Bill to create national employment commission has been given support in all corners of the House, A. fine address on the biNwasmade by Mr, Norman Roger', Minister of Labour, when he moved the second reading. He made such a lear statement, and gave such an evident mastery of his subject, that subsequent speakers from all parties had warm commendation for him, experience the Government had been compelled. to realize that unemployment. was a persistent condition, which did not respond quickly to ordinary legislative methods. said" that previous government methods had failed to secure and utilize Information regarding unemployment and relief, which would make it possible to" sue-divide the problem into its. various sections economic and social significance. And he stated that the past five years had shown that It was not within the power of the Government to end unemployment by iis own unaided Already two steps have been taken by the Government to lessen the burden of unemployment. An agreement was concluded with the two railway systems by which they would carry out a large programme deferred maintenance worl: on their rights of way. This will employ about 10,000 men who would not otherwise have been taken on this year. Further the Government has authorized the expenditure of about '$100,000,000 on public works programme which will co.t'nue many of the projects begun under the Con~ formative regime.
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