The Archive · 1941

Debate On Budget Opens

Ottawa, May 6.

Expressing confidence that the people would face the sacrifices imposed by new taxes, the Opposition leader, Mr. R. R. Hanson, opening the budget debate, warned the Government of widespread dissatisfaction with the manner in which money was being spent.

Peace-time expenditure must be cut to the bone, he declared. He was equally confident that the Canadians' demand was for the same high and inspiring leadership which Mr. Winston Churchill was giving Great Britain and President Roosevelt was giving the United States, lighting the way and guiding the people along the path to ultimate victory—Reuter, Brazil-Canada Shipping Line Expected Montreal, May 6. Sr. Joao Alberto Lins de Barros, Brazilian Minister to Canada, yesterday was said awaiting arrival of the Brazilian Commercial Attache, 6r, Edgar Melo and Sr, J, Erenguer, First Legation Secretary, so he could conclude arrangements for a proposed shipping line between Canada and Brazil,—United Press.

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