Chretien outlines push for political balance in Canada
Justice Minister Jean Chretien told the Vancouver Board of Trade that addressing constitutional reform must first secure a better political balance across regions. He cited proportional representation as a potential path and linked fiscal and political balance to unity. He noted regional disparities in energy revenues and argued for shared taxation to ensure equal opportunity.
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Indians remove barriers at Restigouche reserve
Buses and sandbags used to block entry to the Micmac reserve near Restigouche were taken away on Monday. The security system remains, but barricades could be reinstated quickly. Ottawa authorities and Indigenous leaders gathered as chiefs from several provinces planned an all chiefs meeting to discuss the dispute over salmon fishing with Quebec.
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