Lewis pushes abortion bill amendments in Commons
Justice Minister Doug Lewis warned MPs that the government will not enact its new abortion law if amendments threaten the Charter balance. He suggested he could block third reading unless amendments do not undermine the bill. The act would ban abortion at all stages except to protect the mother’s life or health.
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Minister to review conflict charges in CN matter
Transport Minister Benoit Bouchard asked for a report on alleged conflicts of interest involving CN vice-chairman Brian Gallery. CN says Gallery acted as a publisher during ad complaint. report underway with no immediate findings released.
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Ottawa
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Canadian National
Brian Galery
Montreal
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Gallery
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Brian Mulroney
Conservative Party
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Globe and Mail
Maurice Dionne
Cameron
Bouchard
Alberta probes prison pass for Daniel Gingras
The Alberta Attorney General is examining grounds for criminal charges against those who approved an escorted prison pass for Daniel Gingras. Earlier, Ken Rostad said no grounds existed based on a censored Weir report, now seeking an uncensored version from federal authorities. Gingras escaped in 1987, killing two people before recapture.
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Edmonton
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Medicine Hat
Debt relief softening hinted by Canadian banks
In Montreal a church task force reports major Canadian banks may be edging toward debt forgiveness for poor nations. Marjorie Ross says RBC Scotiabank and Montreal Bank already acknowledged debt reduction aims after shareholder meetings, reflecting Latin America and Africa concerns over crushing external debt.
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Gorbachev Denies Resignation Rumor As CNN Report Sparks Debate
In Moscow Mikhail Gorbachev denied rumors he would resign as party general secretary while remaining head of state. He called the CNN report groundless and said no one had made such statements. Pravda weighed in on the head of state role amid debate on party power and constitutional conflicts.
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Fernando Collor de Mello
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U.S.S.R
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Mikhail Kryzogolov
Soviet Union
Mulroney promises hardship budget
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney warned Canadians of a tough upcoming budget with a seven percent goods and services tax and measures to control the deficit. He spoke to the National Advisory Board on Science and Technology as ministers hint at spending cuts and a possible second tax round to tackle the 80 billion dollar deficit.
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Ottawa
Brian Mulroney
National Advisory Board On Science and Technology
Mulroney
Michael Wilson
Canada
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CBC Budget Cuts Target 500 Jobs Across CBC
Ottawa announces about 500 full time positions will be eliminated as part of a broad budget drive. Administrative costs shrink by 20 million and broadcast budgets by 15 million with a further 5 million sought from advertising. Closures and staffing drops center on Ottawa Montreal and Toronto.
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