Canada Patriots Constitution Vote Marks Historic Return
In Ottawa, MPs from all parties backed patriation of the British North America Act with an amending formula and charter, 246 to 24. The decision follows 18 months of federal provincial talks that widened Quebec tensions. Rene Levesque ordered half mast flags while Prime Minister Trudeau celebrated a hard fought personal milestone amid required compromises.
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Levesque flags half mast as constitutional rift widens
Premier Rene Levesque denounces the federal plan to alter Quebec’s powers while Quebec protests kindle. He asks Ottawa to delay action until the Supreme Court rules, as PQ vows court challenge and Liberal MPs split on the charter vote.
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Dissenters Vote Against Canadian Constitution Resolution
In Ottawa 24 MPs from all three parties and seven provinces opposed the constitution plan. Most dissenters were Tory, with Liberals and one New Democrat also voting no or abstaining. Critics cited minority language protections and abortion debates as key issues shaping the vote. Bob Ogle, a Saskatoon priest, abstained.
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Charter of Rights and Freedoms reshapes Canada’s legal future
Ottawa approves the new constitution and charter of rights, patriating Canada’s supreme law. Lawyers anticipate a flood of litigation as sections on reasonable limits, search and seizure, and rights to life come under court scrutiny. The Canada Act replaces the British North America Act in London, with debates about potential impacts on police powers and admissibility of illegally obtained evidence.
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Weather briefs and policy notes spark reader curiosity
A brief weather index notes a few clouds with a high of five and a low of minus four. Ministers discuss transport routes between Lethbridge and Vancouver amid passenger concerns. Ontario plans convert 240 hospitals to profit-making institutions next year under reforms. A potential public inquiry may be launched into Consolidated Computer Inc bail-out. Crescent Heights Vikings beat McCoy Colts 66 to 58 in a season opener. Federal oil and gas exploration legislation may be uneconomic for small producers.
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Ottawa MPs hail patriation to focus on economy
MP Bert Hargrave says Wednesday's historic vote patriated Canada's constitution enabling Parliament to tackle economic woes. He notes the veto issue for Quebec and Ontario was dropped, while seven provinces with half the population can approve changes. Fellow MP Frank Hamilton stresses shifting to economic problems.
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