Talks linger on native rights as confab ends
Ottawa leaders and aboriginal chiefs reach a pause agreement to continue negotiations over a charter land rights and self government with three more conferences in four years. Trudeau pushes for progress while natives seek binding guarantees and veto rights lingering friction remains over entrenchment. Oil price talks loom with Alberta as Chretien signals possible unilateral actions if world prices shift.
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Court rejects public pressure over rape sentence cut
Edmonton (CP) Chief Justice William McGillivray defended the Alberta Court of Appeal after it halved the eight year term of Dale Morgan Brown, a convicted rapist. He said public criticism is healthy but judges need independence and should not bow to special-interest groups. The court reduced Brown's sentence to four years, citing circumstances surrounding the crime.
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Mother seeks lenient view on fatal brain operation for boy
Vancouver hearing on whether to perform a shunt operation to drain brain fluid for Stephen Dawson, a six year old in a semi vegetative state, with his mother requesting that he be put to sleep if needed and the father suggesting he might kill himself. Doctors testified the procedure could avert death but prolong suffering without it.
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Mackasey asks MPs to probe bribery allegations
Liberal Bryce Mackasey asked the House of Commons to investigate claims he was paid to lobby for a Quebec firm seeking government contracts. He denied ownership of 109609 Canada Ltd and said he has never been paid to lobby for the company or any related firm. He stated his answer is no and he would rely on his peers.
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World Junior Curling Championship Sees Sparse Attendance
At the Arena Convention Centre the 1983 Uniroyal World Junior Curling Championship draws drew fewer than 2,000 fans, with daily crowds under 1,700 as organizers worry about profits and future development programs. Organizers cite publicity spend and expectations of larger crowds for final draws while noting pre-sold tickets total about $80,000. The city hopes the finale attracts bigger turnout.
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