Canada’s stance on Africa policy questioned by letter writers
A letter criticizes Prime Minister Trudeau and Canadian foreign policy for aligning with disarmament rhetoric while ignoring ongoing crises in Angola Mozambique Rhodesia and Zaire. It argues Russia and Cuba exploit Africa for power and resource gains and calls for a clearer Canadian position against Communist aggression.
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Canada
Paris
Trudeau
Zaire
Angola
Mozambique
Rhodesia
Russia
Cuba
Africa
Portugese
Tanzania
Anti bilingualism letters rally in Canada debate
A letter writer cites multiple sources opposing bilingualism in Canada. They quote articles and editorials from Don Mathers and the Winnipeg Free Press, criticize Quebec motto and language policies, and accuse Trudeau of harming national identity while citing population figures and wartime loyalties. Margaret Anderson (Dragland) endorses the view.
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Gifford Woodcock
Leonard Jones
Medicine Hat
Don Mathers
Canada
Trudeau
People’s Republic of
Maple Leaf News
Dominion of Canada
P.O. Box 2
Moncton
New Brunswick
Quebec
Winnipeg Free Press
Costly delays editorial on provincial grants for city refunds
The May 6 editorial argues the province delays in forwarding education tax grants hurt city finances. It explains a revised program where municipalities get funds to promptly refund residents, with provincial lump sums to cover disbursements and potential interest implications, aiming to ease Alderman Davison’s concerns.
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School Foundation
French language fears spark east west unity in Canada
Discussions note opposition to a French led takeover with groups like The Essex Country Ratepayers' Association and Canadiens for One Canada. Mentions 1976 population figures and Quebec’s share of DREE grants, health budgets, and other concessions as context.
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Canada
Essex Country Ratepayers’ Association
Alerted Canadians Alliance
Canadians For One Canada
James Richardson
Medicine Hat
Quebec
Superpower clash in Africa echoes Kissinger era debates
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau warned against Western “African adventures” while U S Carter Brzezinski pushed public opinion on Soviet Cuban involvement in Zaire. The piece links past Kissinger tactics to today as France Britain Belgium and West Germany seek uranium and mineral access in Zaire and review the Mobutu regime amid regional unrest.
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Trudeau
Washington
Canada
NATO
United States
Zaire
Carter
Zbigniew Brzezinski
U.S
Kissinger
Angola
State Department
Africa
Soviet Union
Ford Administration
Cuba
Chad
Mauritania
Morocco
Djjibouti
France
Giscard d’Estaing
Belgium
Britain
West Germany
Paris
Giscard
Shaba
Double-cross on Maple Avenue editorial critique
A reader laments urban renewal decisions in the Flats area, criticizing the move uptown for a new city hall and the underpass plan. They urge legal consultation with the Neighborhood Community Association and caution against further development like restaurants garages or parks, calling for constructive action before elections.
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Maple Avenue
Connaught Golf Course
Federal ministers spark debate on abolishing provinces at municipal conference
Urban and federal leaders clashed with regional pride at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference. Andre Ouellet suggested merging powers of federal and municipal levels, while provincial figures argued provinces are redundant and overbearing. The gathering framed Canada as city centered, with loyalty to cities shaping national identity.
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Edmonton
Andre Ouellet
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Canada
Trudeau
Mr. Ouellet
Quebec
Alberta
Dick Johnston
Municipal delegates clash with Ouellet at national unity talk
At the Edmonton federation meeting delegates booed Ouellet for courting municipalities without provincial chaperonage. Quebec delegates dominated the group as they push for national unity and continued Canadian participation. Next year the conference returns to Quebec City under Premier Levesque, prompting caution about Ottawa and city hall relations.
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Ouellet
Johnston
Quebec
Quebec City
Parti Quebecois
Canada
Andre Ouellet
Chretien
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Edmonton
Rene Levesque
Ottawa
City Hall
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AAAII
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Confederation
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Alexander the Great
Margaret Anderson
Dragland
Davison
John R. Walker
CIA
John Stockwell
Agostino Neto
MPLA
Neto
Vietnam
Brussels
Southam News Services
NIP
Residential Rehabilitation Association
RRAP
North
South Valley
Charles Lynch
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