Lament for John Turner in Canada US trade talks
A critical column questions the modern John Turner, contrasting past pro free trade rhetoric with current misrepresentation in talks with the United States. It argues the Liberal stance is fractured, warns against scare tactics on job losses, and defends a cautious bilateral approach within multilateral negotiations.
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Ottawa
John Turner
Canada-United States
United States
Lester B. Person
Pierre Trudeau
House (of Commons
Brian Mulroney
Turner
U.S
Liberal Party
Jim Kelleher
Kelleher
Joe Clark
Canada
Creek Negroes and the Alberta immigration clash
A historical account recalls the Creek Negroes, a 6900 strong tribe in North America, seeking relocation to Alberta in 1910 to escape discrimination. Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg boards, Calgary council, and private petitions urged Ottawa to bar Black immigrants. An 1911 anti Black petition in Edmonton plus IODE involvement and an order in council reflected vigorous white voter opposition. Laurier resisted but discrimination persisted.
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South Africa
Europe
Canada
Missouri
Alberta
Boards of Trade of
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Calgary
Yorkton
Morinville
Strathcone
IODE
Orange Order
Laurier
Immigration Department
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By Fred McGuinness