Closure motion looming in Ottawa constitutional debate
The government plans a four day time limit on further debate, aiming to end the constitutional resolution stalemate. Opposition leaders vow to fight closure while Ed Broadbent's NDP supports amendments. If introduced, closure could come Friday or Monday, with marathon final sessions and a hoped Easter deadline.
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Trudeau presses constitution reform in two hour Commons speech
Prime Minister Trudeau urged action on his plan to amass a patriated constitution and end endless debate. He attacked provincial premiers and Opposition Leader Joe Clark, urging Canadians to end the beginning after 114 years of Britain linked changes and warning of self interest pulling Canada apart.
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Solidarity backs two stage strike over Bydgoszcz beating
The Solidarity union approved a four hour warning strike for Friday and a general strike next week to demand dismissals of Deputy Premier Mach Vice Governor Bak the local police commander and the regional prosecutor over a clash in Bydgoszcz. The vote 35 to 2 with four abstentions followed Walesas earlier departure from the session.
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Canada avoids NATO meeting over Warsaw crisis
External Affairs Minister Mark MacGuigan says Canada will not seek an immediate NATO foreign ministers meeting to avoid inflaming the tense Warsaw situation. He notes concern about ongoing labor unrest in Poland.
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Canada defers 21 million to Poland amid Soviet threat
Canada delays about 21 million in repayments due March 15 to June 30 at Poland's request, easing Poland's immediate burden. Ottawa says it remains a major grain supplier under long-term credits, while Warsaw Pact forces conduct exercises near Poland. Flora Macdonald urged Western leadership in face of rising Soviet military pressure.
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Gray details economy strategy with loan guarantees plan
Ottawa plans a substantial government role in the economy as part of an Industrial Strategy. Industry Minister Herb Gray says the first measures could be ready within six weeks and would boost Canadian ownership through loan guarantees and expanded FIRA reviews for foreign firms.
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Saskatchewan minister Romanow to brief allies on constitutional issue
Saskatchewan Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Roy Romanow will brief provincial counterparts in Winnipeg on his week in England. He outlines objections to Ottawa's unilateral patriation and seeks a revised constitutional package with 11 governments. He cites growing national and British divisions and urges healing the wounds.
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Thatcher orders full probe into Hollis spy allegations
The Labour era cover up claim centers on former MI 5 chief Roger Hollis and a 1974 secret inquiry. Prime Minister Thatcher demanded a full report after Daily Mail reporter Chapman Pincher alleged Hollis questioned Gouzenko and that earlier investigations failed to expose Soviet infiltration in Britain’s security services.
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