Trudeau and premiers reach draft constitution despite Quebec stand
After four days of bargaining Prime Minister Trudeau and nine premiers approve a new constitution that breaks the impasse but isolates Quebec and raises the threat of a referendum on Quebec sovereignty. Rene Levesque vows no acceptance of a unilateral shift of powers while Trudeau expresses hope for further negotiation to win Quebec support.
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Trudeau aims to patriate constitution amid Quebec backlash
The article outlines Trudeau’s push to patriate the 1867 constitution with a revised accord. It details concessions to English-speaking premiers, a minority language education pledge, and a sunset clause for nonconforming laws. Quebec denounces the deal as it threatens a national split and faces opposition from francophones and Liberal senators.
Ottawa reaches partial constitution deal with ten provinces
Prime Minister Trudeau and nine of ten premiers outline a plan to patriate the British North America Act to Canada and adopt a Vancouver style amending formula requiring seven provinces with 50 percent of the population. A modified charter of rights would be entrenched with a notwithstanding clause allowing opt outs every five years. French English language rights are accepted where numbers warrant. Aboriginal rights are excluded from guarantees but a constitutional conference with native people is planned. Senate veto on changes is dropped.
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NDP
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Gang of Eight
Westminster
North America
Peter Lougheed
Sterling Lyon
Parti Quebecois
Quebec separatists vow tough stance after constitutional compromise
Ottawa reports Quebec Premier Levesque and the PQ vow to fight the constitutionals changes. They warn of a hardening regime and possible referendums or elections to resist a rights charter seen as imposed by Ottawa. Federal officials mourn a split Canada as unity erodes.
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Quebec Premier Levesque hints referendum or election
Quebec Premier Rene Levesque suggests a province wide vote could occur after Thursday's constitutional agreement though he remains noncommittal about timing. The report notes possible future steps without confirming plans.
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Quebec
Rene Levesque
Backroom deal shapes Canada constitution talks
Ottawa reports reveal a four day bargaining process behind Thursday's constitutional accord. Key figures include Prime Minister Trudeau Justice Minister Chrétien and premiers Blakeney, Peckford, Buchanan, MacLean, Hatfield and Levesque. The plan included patriation of the British North America Act and a language rights escape clause.
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Ontario
Roy McMurrry
Saskatchewan
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Alberta
Newfoundland
Allan Blakeney
Chateau Laurier
Westminster
Quebec
Blakeney
Brian Peckford
Nova Scotia
John Buchanan
Prince Edward Island
Angus MacLean
B.C
Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Ottawa
New Brunswick
Richard Hatfield
Bill Davis
Hatfield
Romanow
Levesque
Gang of Eight
Alberta Wins Rights In Compromise Constitutional Agreement
Alberta Premier Lougheed hailed a province favored amendment formula after Trudeau and all premiers except Quebec approved a settlement. It allows opt outs from future changes and requires seven provinces accounting for half the population for amendments. Lougheed warned against a permanent veto similar to the Victoria formula and noted the deal could ease Canada’s economic path.
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Alberta
Lougheed
Canada
British MPs welcome Canada patriation deal
British lawmakers praised the federal provincial agreement on constitutional change in Canada and expect the patriation package to pass in Parliament. Key concerns center on Quebec's opposition and native groups, with officials noting possible opposition and noise but not derailing passage.
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