Trudeau unveils new Canadian constitution amid concessions
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau presents a revised constitution after 18 months of debate. He calls the renewal an abject failure while critics say the charter of rights is watered down, sidelining aboriginal rights and sexual equality. The changes aim to pressure Quebec and regain federal Liberal support in Quebec. The Canada clause shifts protections to Quebec, altering minority language education provisions.
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NDP
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Quebec
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Liberal Party
Canada
RCMP pressure on spies ordered to fight Quebec separatists
Former RCMP officials testified that the federal government pushed the force to escalate actions in the 1960s and early 70s against Quebec separatists. William Kelly said Marc Lalonde urged aggressive methods similar to dealings with a foreign government, while John Starnes cited lack of clear guidelines for illegal activities. The hearing weighs whether 24 charges against 17 Mounties should be dismissed.
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RCMP
Quebec
William Kelly
Marc Lalonde
Canada
Lalonde
Lester Pearson
Kelly
Pearson
John Starnes
Force
Soviets denounce Reagan plan as propaganda ploy
The Soviet Union accused President Reagan of sabotaging Geneva arms talks with a zero missile proposal. Tass called the plan a backdoor bid to gain military superiority, while Western allies welcomed it. Reagan offered to cancel 572 missiles in Europe if the Soviets dismantle 600 similar systems.
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Europe
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Stategic
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Pravda
Leonid Brezhnev
Design delays harm park paths at Police Point
The gates design for Police Point was delayed harming new walking paths. The contractor blames city approval delays while officials assign fault to the contractor. The incident raises questions about project timelines and responsibility.
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Police Point
Canada introduces revised constitutional resolution in Commons
The federal government proposes a new amending formula requiring seven provinces and 50 percent of the population, removes automatic veto by Quebec and Ontario, allows opt outs for up to three provinces, offers compensation to opt out provinces, and permits overriding fundamental rights for up to five years. Aboriginal rights are dropped after protests. Indigenous groups fail to secure restored rights.
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Quebec
Ontario
Alberta Fertilizer Prices Scrutinized by Alberta Officials
Alberta Agriculture Minister Dallas Schmidt released a report claiming Alberta fertilizer prices are fair, with lower Canadian nitrate prices than U S states nearby. MLA Hyland questions the data, citing variations with Oregon Idaho and Montana, and seeks clarity on Alberta producers' relations with U S firms and possible cross border transfers.
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Hyland
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U.S
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Montana
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Medicine Hat
Bert Hargrave
Ottawa
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Dome takesover deal cleared despite budget tax changes
Ottawa Finance Minister Allan MacEachen allowed Dome Petroleum Ltd to proceed with full control of Hudsons Bay Oil and Gas Co. Ltd. under pre budget terms. He said transactions substantially concluded before the budget should not be taxed and vowed amending legislation to protect binding commitments made before budget day.
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Dome Petroleum Ltd
Hudson’s Bay Oil and Gas Co. Ltd
Allan MacEachen
Dome
Conoco Inc
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MacEachen
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Richards
Dome Petroleum
Hudson’s Bay Oil
Hudson’s Bay
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