Quebec asks how far independence would go if Meech Lake fails
In the Quiet Revolution era debate, Canadians weigh Quebec's aims as Meech Lake nears a June 23 outcome. Polls show 40 to 50 percent favor independence and sovereignty association, though many Quebecrs lack a clear, shared definition of the terms. Camille Laurin urges caution that independence may not be imminent.
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Parti Quebecois
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University of Montreal
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Gagne
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Samson Belair Deloitte Touche
Liberal
Claude Ryan
Brian Mulroney
Pierre Fournier
Universite du Quebec
Fournier
Meech Lake prompts Quebec sovereignty plan
The Parti Quebecois releases La Souverainete Why Sovereignty detailing an independent Quebec plan. A 46 page booklet, plus 20 000 more for riding associations, envisions a constitutional draft by a task force after election with a Supreme Court and a rights charter retained.
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Southam
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Meech Lake
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Supreme Court
Quebecers weigh path to independence and Meech Lake stake
Quebecers split on sovereignty and association as Meech Lake ratification looms. Polling shows independence and associate options at high levels amid fears of constitutional paralysis, with business leaders warning of economic costs if Canada remains unsettled.
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Canada
Amada
Quebec sovereignty debate shifts toward new constitutional framework
An independent Quebec would seek tax and lawmaking control, citizenship expansion, its own embassies, NATO NORAD ties, and a currency choice while maintaining Canada links. Analysts say a full break is unlikely though voters show fatigue with Meech Lake and momentum for a broader redefinition of Canada–Quebec ties.
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Colombia weighs shift in tough on drugs stance
Bogotá faces mounting discontent as Colombians grow wary of the US backed anti drug drive. Since last August hundreds of civilians police and soldiers have been killed or wounded by car bombs amid cartel retaliation. A Western diplomat notes that Pablo Escobar is not the top concern for many locals.
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Medel
Colombia debates its future drug policy after Gaviria win
In the wake of Cesar Gaviria's victory in Colombia's election, analysts expect a shift from a hard line against drug cartels to more negotiation with traffickers to curb violence. The president pledges to keep terrorism hard while pressuring industrialized nations to do more to reduce cocaine consumption and aid the anti narcotics fight.
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Bogota
el Tiempo
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