Commons to vote on bilingualism resolution in Ottawa
Ottawa CP report says the government will push a resolution reaffirming the 1969 Official Languages Act with nine principles to make public service bilingual by 1978. Up to 20 Conservatives and some Social Credit members are expected to oppose. Douglas Roche argues western Canada seeks recognition in Confederation while stressing the act protects unilingual civil servants. Rene Matte and the Social Credit caucus consider a parallel bilingual administration amendment. John Diefenbaker urges back benchers to oppose the Liberal plan, while Robert Stanfield downplays party damage.
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Rene Matte
Sc— Champlain
John Diefenbaker
Stanfield
John Turner
NDP
Barrett
Supreme Court of Canada
British Columbia
Chretien
Chretien Scalp Hunting Roils Commons Night Session
Indian Affairs Minister Jean Chretien launched a sharp attack in the Commons against BC New Democrat Tom Barnett who criticized the federal government for lacking a clear aboriginal rights policy. Barnett pressed Prime Minister Trudeau on why Indian rights are treated as an abstract legal issue rather than a basic human rights matter.
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Jean Chretien
British Columbia
Trudeau
Chretien
Commons
Five cities hit by airline strike
Air Canada machinists in Halifax Regina Saskatoon Winnipeg and Thunder Bay walked off for 24 hours in rotating strikes, affecting about 500 workers. Supervisors maintained services at the five airports as talks proceed and Toronto remains untouched for now. The union plans another strike after 6 a.m. EDT Thursday at an undisclosed location.
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International Association of Machinists
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Leitch unveils sweeping study of lower courts
EDMONTON CP The Alberta government announces a three member board of review to examine the administration of justice in the province’s lower courts. Led by Justice W J C Kirby the panel will investigate the courts and related matters as a forum for reform.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Merv Leitch
Board of Review
W. J. C. Kirby
Trial Division
Alberta Supreme Court
Administration of Justice
John David Craig
Craig
Alberta Medical Insurance Commission
RCMP
Slave Lake
Alta
Rental clash erupts over Tigers arena lease terms
City Recreation Committee and Medicine Hat Tiger hockey club clash at City Hall over Arena Convention Centre rent for the Western Canada Hockey League club. Tiger president Rod Carry accuses city of unfair terms while promising broader council talks and future negotiations.
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Recreation Committee
Pete Simpson
Lucille Moyer
Milt Reinhardt
Curry
Calgary Centennials
Dave McLean
Tiger Management
Lang denies wheat import and supply claims
OTTAWA CP Otto Lang the wheat board minister said Canada will not have to buy wheat abroad to meet foreign sales commitments and that domestic supplies will not deplete. He noted removal of delivery quotas for wheat and barley as exports remain strong for the third year despite farmers delaying deliveries over tax concerns.
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Ottawa
Otto Lang
Wheat Board
Canada
John Diefenbaker
Prince Albert
Baby bonus bill Lalonde hints at surprises in Ottawa
Health Minister Marc Lalonde announced in Ottawa that a bill to raise average family allowances to about 20 dollars a month will be introduced in the Commons by June 15. The plan allows provinces to vary payments above a designated minimum while federal administration will issue all cheques. Saskatchewan has shown interest in adding provincial funds.
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Quebec
Lalonde
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