Air Canada chief linked to RCMP probe in Montreal HQ deal
In Ottawa the government refused to confirm whether Air Canada chairman Rene Amyot is under RCMP investigation over a proposed 3.6 million kickback scheme tied to relocating the Montreal headquarters to Place Beaver Hall. Allegations include potential fraudulent conspiracy involving Isaac Gelber Bernard St Jacques and Pierre Joli Coeur.
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Rene Amyot
RCMP
Quebec
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Amyot
Isaac Gelber
Bernard St. Jacques
Quebec City
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Pat Nowlan
Place Beaver Hall
Place Air Canada
Gelber
Nowlan
Islanders Aim For Third Win In Stanley Cup Final
New York Islanders seek a 3-0 series lead at Nassau Coliseum against the Edmonton Oilers in game three. The Oilers scored 501 playoff and regular season goals, but the Islanders have held them scoreless across the first two games, winning 2-0 and 6-3 to take the series lead.
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Clark shifts to backing an elected Senate in Canada
Former prime minister Joe Clark told about 500 Calgary attendees he is moving toward supporting a fully elected Senate rather than a jointly appointed chamber. He said an elected Senate would enhance balance and regional representation though the House of Commons would remain dominant. Trudeau meantime pressed for reform to create an elected Upper House with possible provincial input.
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Transport
Jean- Luc Pepin
Nowlan
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Commons
Calgary
Joe Clark
Senate
Ottawa
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Tam
House of Commons
Clark
Federal Conservative Party
Dutt
Roblin
Lebanon approves pullout pact with Israel
Beirut reports the Lebanese cabinet unanimously approves a draft agreement with Israel for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon and empowers chief negotiator Antoine Fatta to sign. President Gemayel to form a working team to pursue talks with Syria on foreign troop withdrawal. Yasser Arafat visits Palestinian units in eastern Bekaa Valley.
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Israel
Lebanon
Antoine Fatta
Amin Gemayel
PLO
Yasser Arafat
Bekaa Valley
Lougheed seeks Getty input on 100 million grant plan
Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed said former energy minister Don Getty may profit from advising on a new 100 million petroleum grant program. Energy Minister John Zaozhny announced a four month revival of development drilling and well servicing incentives with up to 70 million for drilling and 30 million for maintenance. Getty, chairman of Nortek Energy Corp., said he could gain as a shareholder in oil service firms and urged support for the troubled industry.
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Alberta
Peter Lougheed
Don Getty
John Zaozhny
Lougheed
Getty
Zaozhny
Weinberger warns Soviets on Lebanon and Syria risk
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger says the Soviet Union would commit a dangerous mistake by blocking peace in Lebanon and would face retaliation if its forces or proxies attack. He cites heightened risk of direct conflict between Syria and Israel. Secretary Shultz argues withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon is likely to succeed despite Syrian concerns. Weinberger’s remarks mark a rare tough U S stance from the Reagan era.
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Bouey Denies Being One Man Show At Bank Of Canada
Bank of Canada Governor Gerald Bouey tells Southam News that rate decisions arise from wide consultation within the bank and with the finance ministry. He says he would resign if ordered to change policy, and notes the government would face turmoil if he quit during high rate battles. He cites limited independence and the risk of a dollar slide if rates diverge from U.S. trends.
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Bouey
Old Southam News
Finance Department
Marc Lalonde
Bank of Canada
Lalonde
Boney
Canada
U.S
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