Supreme Court ruling shapes Canada constitutional patriation
The Supreme Court of Canada says the federal government may proceed with patriation but must respect a convention requiring provincial consent for constitutional changes. Provinces gain leverage to petition the U.K. Parliament, which may face legality versus convention in rewriting the British North America Act. Prime Minister Trudeau is urged to reconvene talks with provinces to resolve the dispute.
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Alberta leaders demand constitutional consensus after Supreme Court ruling
Edmonton reactions follow the Supreme Court of Canada decision on the federal constitution package. Alberta officials in Ottawa stressed the need for convention and provincial consent, warning that unilateral federal action risks a unitary state. House Speaker Gerard Amerongen notes the vacuum must be filled by consensus and criticizes the political nature of the package. Social Credit Opposition leader Ray Speaker calls for terms to be set.
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Supreme Court sides with feds on patriation plan
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 7 to 2 that Ottawa acted legally to patriate the British North America Act, while nine justices found provincial powers eroded and a convention for provincial agreement existed. Ontario and New Brunswick supported Ottawa, eight other provinces opposed the plan and may pursue action in London. Parliament will resume debate before sending the resolution to Westminster.
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Time Air appeals PWA route over Medicine Hat Vancouver flight plan
Time Air officials travel to Ottawa to appeal a federal ruling allowing Pacific Western Airlines to operate Lethbridge to Vancouver. Time Air schedules a Medicine Hat to Vancouver service starting Oct 4 with stops at Lethbridge and Kelowna using a 50 seat Dash 7, while PWA plans twice daily Lethbridge to Vancouver service from Dec 1 with Boeing 737 jets. Time Air says PWA bottlenecks its Calgary and Vancouver ambitions, and Time Air must file the appeal by Oct 2.
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Alberta natural gas prices may double in five years
Inflation high interest rates and a federal provincial energy deal could lift Southern Alberta gas bills about 20 percent yearly for five years. John Fisher of Canadian Western Natural Gas cites a projected average $1,300 annual bill within five years, with a January redesign to end intercity rate disparities and shift to metric billing and variable charges.
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Argos Win 29 26 over Calgary Stampeders
Article notes Toronto Argonauts defeated the Calgary Stampeders 29 to 26 in an Oct 26 1980 football game. The piece marks the team’s return to a victory claim after a period without one.
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Supreme Court ruling sparks mixed victory claims on constitution patriation
In Ottawa the Supreme Court decision triggering patriation drew varied praise. Justice Minister Jean Chretien hailed legality triumph while BC premier and PC critic claimed substantial wins and NDP’s Lorne Nystrom said no clear winner. Ontario called it a firm federalist win. most provinces opposed Ottawa’s plan.
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Tsujiura's uncertain hockey future looms over Tigers
19-year-old centre Steve Tsujiura returns to Coaldale from Philadelphia Flyers camp amid talks of a possible return to the Medicine Hat Tigers or moves to Calgary or Japan. He plans meetings with coach George Kingston and may pursue university or other options as he remains in limbo.
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