Welfare residency pledge and political flip in British Columbia
The piece argues the NDP loosened welfare rules in 1991 then backtracked after a party convention, portraying the move as political maneuvering to win votes in the 1996 election. It contrasts with Alberta under Ralph Klein cutting spending to generate a surplus, accusing Glen Clark of failing to control debt and promising more welfare access to gain support.
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Glen Clark
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Ralph Klein
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Not the women I know Liberal quota sparks debate
A week after the Prime Minister proposed a minimum 25 percent female Liberal candidates, critics question the source and democratic implications of the quota. They argue it undermines merit, ethics, and grassroots nomination battles while accusing Chrétien of favorable, patronage driven decisions that favor women cabinet material over hard won nominations. The discussion touches on gender, democracy, and party control.
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Senate
Chrétien
Reform Party
Reform candidate nomination debate in riding
The speaker notes that nomination methods should be decided by riding members, lauds acclamation this time, cites 1992 as having four Reform contenders, and praises public meetings. They argue democracy requires balanced representation, support for all Canadians to seek office, and oppose importing affirmative action into politics.
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Reform
Chrétien
Ottawa
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