Alberta Legislature weighs new rules to curb filibusters
Alberta opposition lawmakers plan to unite against government amendments to standing orders aimed at limiting debates on budget and Heritage Fund bills. The package would cap committee supply days, shorten leg days, and restrict leaders time, sparking fears of reduced public debate.
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Alberta to force nurses back to work amid strike
Alberta plans back to work legislation to end a three week nurses strike. The Health Services Continuation Act would lock in a 1981 contract and require return by Wednesday if consent is granted, with severe penalties for noncompliance.
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Britain approves Canada Bill as Lords hurdle looms
The British House of Commons passed the Canada constitutional bill 177 to 33 sending it to the Lords with all parties backing patriation of the British North America Act. Critics feared protection of native rights and pending appeals in Alberta and Quebec. Prime Minister Trudeau's stance drew sharp rebuke from some MPs while others defended the move as essential, noting impudent remarks yet supporting passage.
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Ottawa battle over energy bill fuels liberal conservative clash
Liberal and Conservative leaders feud as a weeklong parliamentary boycott paralyzes the House. Cabinet ministers accuse Clark of fear tactics while Clark charges the bill would strip powers from Parliament, as MPs report broad constituent backing for halting government business.
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Power failure may have sealed Ocean Ranger fate
A nearby rig worker quoted logs suggesting the Ocean Ranger suffered control room flooding and possible pontoon valve flooding after a power short and porthole damage. Investigators and Mobil Oil remain silent as crews faced 15 m seas and the North Atlantic tragedy that claimed 84 lives.
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