Canada to ask provinces on medicare next week
Ottawa plans national medicare by July 1 1967 with Health Minister Allan MacEachen seeking firm provincial decisions. Ontario backs voluntary medicare. Saskatchewan New Brunswick and Newfoundland express support in principle while British Columbia Alberta and Manitoba review plans.
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Manitoba Medical Service
Trial and error governance in constitutional reform argued
George Brimmell reports that NDP leader T. C. Douglas condemned the Pearson government for handling the amending formula as trial and error. Douglas urged a parliamentary committee and constitutional conference to craft a flexible, Canada‑centric constitution while criticizing Pearson and Favreau for misreading Quebec's stance.
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T. C. Douglas
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Canada
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Privy Council
Favreau
Lesage
Canadian envoy calls Telegraph oil-for-coal report unfounded
Leopoldville AP Gordon Brown Canadian ambassador to The Congo dismissed a Daily Telegraph Brussels datelined report that Canadian airlift pilots accused Zambia of selling oil to Rhodesia as completely unfounded. He noted pilots cannot verify facts and that oil handling lies with a joint control committee and oil companies after landing.
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Snowbound Maritimers Endure 21 Inch Storm
The Canadian Press reports 21 inches of snow in parts of the Maritimes as the winter storm races to the Atlantic south of Newfoundland. High winds and rain hit Newfoundland while most Maritime regions saw only flurries. Temperatures are mainly in the 30s with continued unsettled, mild conditions expected Sunday. Farther west, the Prairies remain deeply frozen, British Columbia sees a warming coastal system, and Ontario endures winds to 50 mph with temperatures down to 50 below zero.
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Opposition reaches supply agreement amid throne speech debates
In Ottawa the Liberal minority won relief as opposition parties agreed to pass a money supply motion next week without another confidence vote. The Commons will finish the supply debate by Wednesday evening and proceed with spending estimates for 1965 66, paving the way for 1966 67 estimates by February. The Fulton Favreau constitutional amendment once again dominated debate as leaders called for reform options.
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George Mcllraith
Government House
Union head dies in New York transit era ends
Michael J. Quill, fiery head of the Transport Workers Union, dies at 60 after a life from Irish rebellion to subway labor fame. He led wage fights and a New Year strike, was jailed briefly, and criticized Mayor Lindsay. Funeral pending. officials note his impact on New York labor.
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Quebec Premier defends subsidies in language university policy
In Ottawa and Quebec City debates, Premier Jean Lesage defends subsidies for French and English language universities, arguing funding since 1961 reflects language group strength. Opposition PC members push for limiting hate literature and re drafting an assessment act, warning against threats to freedom.
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Edward Dunlop
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Jean Lesage
France and six nations clash over Common Market veto
In Luxembourg France and five partners debated executive powers for the Common Market. They reached agreement on one point but disagreed whether a nation can retain a veto on vital national interests. A French proposal to drop the veto for majority rule is under study.
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France
Brussels
West Germany
Italy
Ian Smith
Britain
Welensky
Boston blast claims nine lives at downtown hotel
A massive underground explosion leveled the Paramount Hotel in Boston injuring about 60 and killing nine. Firemen rescued trapped patrons as debris iced over in subfreezing weather. The blast also damaged the nearby Plymouth Hotel while authorities probe the cause and arrest looters nearby.
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Gas rationing extended in Rhodesia doctors lose exemption
Rhodesia extends gas rationing with no medical exemptions. From Feb 8 doctors will get permits for up to 15 gallons per week through April 4. In Nairobi interview, Sir Roy Welensky says Rhodesia could endure sanctions with unemployment and lower living standards, stressing oil’s role in agriculture and transport and questioning talks with Britain.
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