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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1978
Page
4
The prime minister touts A time for action as a path to reform yet Quebec leaders doubt its impact. Rene Levesque dismisses the plan while Ottawa pushes entrenchment of a bill of rights and language minority protections amid federal provincial tensions.
The piece argues provincial resistance to federal language rights, noting Ontario Premier Bill Davis rejected similar ideas. It questions provincial consent on funding bilingual services and warns provincial input could threaten judiciary independence and court bias.
The piece argues Trudeau should give provinces a say in Senate appointments without an elected Senate. It warns an elected chamber could become a punitive House of Obstruction, complicating federal provincial negotiations and risking Quebec confidence in confederation.
The piece notes July 1 and June 24 holidays in Quebec becoming politically charged amid a looming independence referendum. It highlights federalists vying to attract Quebec culture icons, spending lavishly to promote federalism, while artists face pressure to pick sides in a constitutional crisis.
Dr Thomas McKeown of the University of Birmingham, visiting at McMaster University, argues North America has medicalized life. He says nutrition, environment, and behavior matter more for health than services, and that increased health costs stem from medical excess and hypochondria. He traces mortality declines to sanitation and nutrition, not just drugs, urging attitude changes.
Ottawa Commons Speaker James Jerome tightens lip on MPs use of television videotapes in the House of Commons. He defers broadcasting committee calls as it stalls, releasing only general figures while denying individual or party details. The system lets MPs view and borrow tapes with late returns risking $30 hourly charges. copies can be made and are wiped after use.
In Ancaster Canada experts warn of rising health care costs straining wealth despite low share of GDP. They consider efficiency reforms, potential NHS style financing, and shifting provider incentives to cut waste and improve value. Multiple researchers weigh government role and future provincial patterns.
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