First Ministers Agree on Public Role in Amending Constitution
Prime Minister Mulroney and 10 premiers end seven days of talks with a pledge to involve the public in constitutional changes. They seek a review of time limits and hearings in provinces or nationally, amid calls to avoid another wrenching process. Newfoundland’s Clyde Wells warns he faced a vortex of last minute deals and hints at a referendum option.
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Canada’s Meech Lake Accord Terms Defined in Ottawa
The tentative constitutional agreement maintains Quebec’s distinct society status for 1982 reforms and requires New Brunswick Newfoundland and Manitoba ratification by June 23. A Senate reform commission will report before end of 1990, with potential seat swaps if no deal by 1995. Yukon and Northwest Territories gain nominating roles for Supreme Court justices.
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Bourassa defends Meech Lake deal amid Quebec split
Premier Robert Bourassa asserts Quebec gains from the distinct society clause as he faces nationalist criticism. Jac ques Parizeau vows a sovereignty push, accusing Bourassa of selling out. Newfoundland’s Clyde Wells resists deadline extension while unions and politicians react with caution.
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Meech Lake Accord facts and figures
The Meech Lake constitutional accord was signed June 3 1987 by the 10 premiers and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney after a April 30 agreement at Meech Lake Quebec. It outlines a distinct society for Quebec, provincial veto rights, Senate reform and coordinated provincial lists for Senate appointments with a 1990 ratification deadline.
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Manitoba native MLA faces push to block Meech Lake deal
Manitoba's lone native MLA faces pressure from Indian leaders to derail Meech Lake approval before the June 23 deadline. NDP rebels may vote against the accord, while Manitoba leaders press Harper to resist shortening the process. Clyde Wells and others weigh referendums vs free votes as Manitoba seeks consensus.
Meech Lake accord sparks brief market optimism
Investors expect a short lived boom on a tentative Meech Lake accord deal but economists warn the weak economy, rising deficit and Newfoundland's stance could quash gains. Jeff Rubin says housing, auto, trade and jobs data will show slowing growth while currency and rates stay pressured. Bryan Griffiths predicts the dollar head down over coming months despite initial euphoria.
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Newfoundland Premier resists Meech accord deadline
Newfoundland leader Clyde Wells signals possible free vote or referendum on the Meech Lake accord while Premier Joe Ghiz of Prince Edward Island questions a province with 500000 people having the right to block constitutional change. New Brunswick and Manitoba vow to pass the accord. Nova Scotia's John Buchanan warns extension is near impossible.
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