Alberta claims win as court backs convention in constitution case
Edmonton Alberta government officials react to a Supreme Court of Canada ruling on patriation of the constitution. Justice states that convention may carry as much weight as law in Amending the British North America Act. Alberta ministers urge dialogue with Ottawa and UK authorities to secure provincial consensus and a truly Canadian constitution.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Supreme Court of Canada
Neil Crawford
Crawford
Pierre Trudeau
Dick Johnston
Trudeau
United Kingdom
Johnston
Canada
Trudeau faces dilemma over Canada's constitution plan
Ottawa faces a legal but morally contested ruling on patriating the constitution. The Supreme Court, in a 7 to 2 decision, says Parliament may proceed legally but without provincial consent the move alters federalism. Trudeau vows to press ahead prudently, while opponents urge more talks on constitutional and economic issues.
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Ottawa
Supreme Court
Trudeau
Seoul
Korea
B.C
Bill Bennett
Bennett
Liberal Party
Westminster
Canada
Thatcher and Trudeau to meet amid constitution ruling
Britain and Canada poised to discuss Ottawa's Supreme Court ruling on patriation as Prime Ministers Thatcher and Trudeau meet in Australia for the Commonwealth heads of government gathering. Officials note Britain will treat the decision as an internal Canadian matter until Ottawa requests formal action.
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London
Margaret Thatcher
Pierre Trudeau
Supreme Court of Canada
Australia
Thatcher
Commonwealth Heads of Government
Foreign Office
Ottawa
Canada
Britain
Jean Chretien
Canada House
Calgary bids to host 1988 Winter Olympics in Baden Baden
Calgary presents its bid to the IOC in Baden Baden with Alberta Premier Lougheed pledging full provincial support. Dick Pound leads the Calgary delegation as officials say the presentation received a sympathetic hearing and strong responses.
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Baden-Baden
West Germany
Calgary
International Olympic Committee
Alberta
Peter Lougheed
IOC
Cortina D'ampezzo
Falun
Nagoya
Japan
Seoul
South Korea
Juan Antonio Samaranch
Dick Pound
Canadian Olympic Association
Rarph Klein
Calgary Olympic Development Association
Frank King
Robert Niven
Jack Wilson
Roger Jackson
Banff
Alta
Vancouver
Lougheed
Baden
Samarancn
Sebastian Coe
Coe
Congress
Stock markets rally as North American gains extend
North American stock markets extended Monday’s rally in early trading as Europe and Asia recovered from a financial nosedive. The Toronto 300 index rose 28.63 points to 1884.07. the Dow gained 1.91 to 844.46. Analysts warn cautious profit taking amid high rates and deficit concerns.
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Toronto
New York
Joe Granville
John Ing
Pitfield Mackay Ross Lr
Granville
States
North America
Western Hockey League Final in Sight Says Broncos Hawks
The 1981-82 Western Hockey League season could end with a Lethbridge Broncos versus Portland Winter Hawks final if current trends hold. Regular page references hint at standings and outcomes as teams vie for league supremacy.
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Western Hockey League
Lethbridge Broncos
Portland Winter Hawks
Hijackers Seize Indian Jet Bound For Lahore
An Indian Airlines Boeing 737 with over 100 aboard was hijacked from New Delhi to Lahore. Hijackers freed 46 passengers in Lahore and demanded release of a jailed Sikh leader. They claimed publicity for Khalistan to create a homeland for Sikhs, while authorities cordoned the aircraft after it landed.
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Lahore
Pakistan
New Delhi
Khalistan
India
United News of India
Indian Airlines
Punjab
Amritsar
Srinagar
Kashmir
Ottawa rejects Medicine Hat tax break on U S turbine purchase
Ottawa again rejects Medicine Hat request for a million dollar tariff tax break after the city bought two U S natural gas turbines for its new power plant. Officials cite that Canadian turbines were adequate and no current synthetic natural gas facilities exist. City officials argue the U S units can burn synthetic gas and would support coal gasification plans.
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Medicine Hat
Ottawa
United States
Department of Finance
Ted Grimm
Ald
Ken Sauer
Utilities Committee
Sauer
Canada
Pierre Bussieres
U.S
Medicine Hat Utilities Department
Bussieres
Council
Scott
Utilities Department
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Allen Panzers
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Charles Lynch
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