U S Opens Talks With PLO After Arafat Renunciation
President Reagan said the United States would begin a dialogue with the PLO after Yasser Arafat renounced terrorism and recognized Israel. State Secretary Shultz stated the PLO met U S criteria for negotiations as Ottawa welcomed the move and Israeli officials voiced shock.
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Middle East
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Johnston Eyes Provincial Aid For Principal Group Investors
Alberta Treasurer Dick Johnston suggests the province buy assets from Principal Group subsidiaries First Investors and Associated Investors and pay cash to aid contract-holders. Premier Don Getty aims to act by Christmas but no decision is announced yet.
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Crosbie reintroduces free trade bill in Commons
Trade Minister John Crosbie introduces legislation to restore the Canada United States free trade deal amid opposition stalling. He vows early passage ahead of New Year start, citing Canadians planning business and investment under the majority government. The bill faces opposition tactics and required votes on leave and first reading.
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Supreme Court striking down Quebec sign law on language use
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously that Quebec's law restricting signs to French violated the federal Charter of Rights by bypassing protection of freedom of expression. Allan Singer and Brown's Shoes led challenges arguing the legislation overstepped powers and infringed trade and expression.
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Palestinian terrorist Mahmoud Issa Mohammad ordered deported
Immigration adjudicator rules Mohammad born 194? concealed criminal past when entering Canada and faces deportation though refugee status appeals may delay removal. He was convicted of manslaughter over a 1968 Athens airliner raid, held in Brantford with wife and three children, working as a contractor.
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Canada
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Middle East
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Ottawa flags millions in waste found by auditor general
Auditor General Ken Dye outlined in the Public Accounts for 1987-88 how misdeeds and losses cost Canada millions. Major items include a $10.5 million write-off from theft and fraud, $38,869 paid for a low flying aircraft incident, and $400,000 in a malpractice suit.
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Ken Dye
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Alberta cited for PCB dump to satisfy Quebec request
Quebec formally requests Alberta destroy PCB contaminated material from a August warehouse fire that displaced 3000 residents for 19 days. Destruction would occur at the Swan Hills facility 180 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, the only Canadian site able to handle PCBs. Environment Minister Ian Reid said a facsimile arrived and the full document is awaited.
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