Waters's naive bid for provincial funding sparks debate
Alberta senator Stan Waters drew criticism for asking the province to cover the cost of a toll free line and a constituency office. Critics warn funding could compromise Waters's independence and tie him to Premier Getty's administration. The issue highlights tensions around Meech Lake era reform and elected senate demands.
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Lberta
Stan Waters
Calgary
Reform Party
Canada
Alberta
Waters
Mr. Waters
Senate
Brian Mulroney
Don Getty
Canada and allies boycott U S AIDS conference over immigration rules
EARTH MINISTER PERRIN BEATTY leads Canada in boycotting a U S AIDS conference with France Sweden Norway Switzerland and Great Britain protesting U S rules restricting entry of people with AIDS. The piece cites 1952 laws and fear-driven attitudes hindering public education about AIDS.
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EARTH
Perrin Beatty
Canada
U.S
France
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Great Britain
Children’s Hospital
Ontario
Alberta plans for Royal Visit face Native protest
Ceramic faced Indians were proposed for a Treaty 7 village during the Queen’s Alberta tour. Blackfoot members withdrew citing limited cultural role and short notice for concerns. The episode reflects ongoing government views of Indigenous people.
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Alberta
Graham Sherwood
Blackfoot Council
Kathleen McHugh
Canada
Politicians avoid clear stands in Meech Lake dispute
Calgary column argues politicians gain little from taking strong positions on policy. It notes leaders like Jean Chretien hesitate to stake hard claims during Meech Lake talks, fearing backlash while aiming to secure party leadership. Paul Martin and Sheila Copps press for clarity, yet no one wins.
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Calgary
Jean Chretien
Meech Lake
Liberal Party
Meech
Paul Martin
Sheila Copps
Chretien
Charier over Meech Lake eclipses policy in Chretien saga
The piece argues Canadians should judge potential prime minister Jean Chretien by character and integrity, not promises. It compares past leaders, noting Mulroney’s tactics and shifts in priorities, and warns voters to focus on who Chretien is, not Meech Lake positions or fleeting issues.
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Chretien
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
Meech Lake
Montreal
Joe Clark
Canadians struggle with identity amid constitutional debate
Americans view Canadians self doubt as they debate amending their constitution to recognize Quebec as a distinct society. Polls show 18 percent favor joining the United States, with Alberta Newfoundland and Quebec showing support. Analysts note similarities in values and immigration, while writers like Peter Jennings and John Irving discuss national character and culture.
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Jack R. Payton
St. Petersburg
Montreal
United States
Canada
Britain
Quebec
Sharon Carstairs
Liberal Party
Manitoba
America
Peter Jennings
ABC Nightly News
New York
Maclean’s
Jennings
Decima
Alberta
U.S
John Irving
Irving
Toronto
Maclean’s Magazine
Scripps Howard News Service
Meech death may be hollow victory
Ottawa Citizen argues Meech Lake talks pit pragmatism against principle and native opposition. It predicts if Meech dies or passes, the aboriginal agenda and national platform will shape future talks, with high stakes for Quebec nationalists Newfoundland's Wells and English Canada.
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Meech
Meech Lake
Manitoba
Lowell Murray
Quebec
English Canada
Clyde Wells
Newfoundland
Wells
Canada
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