Speaking Out on Anti-Semitism and Quebec Separation
The writer apologizes for a casual lead on anti-Semitism in last week's editorials and recalls Kristallnacht and the 1942 Montreal demonstrations. He warns that anarchy harms all, condemns violence linked to separatism, and urges peaceful dialogue or separation if needed. The piece links racism, fear of immigrants, and political tension around Quebec autonomy.
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Montreal
Germany
Hitler
Canada
Quebec
Reform Party
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Manitoba Parties Report 1995 Election Contributions Totals
Manitoba chief electoral officer Richard Balasko releases the 1995 fundraising tallies for the NDP Liberals and Conservatives. The Tory total reached 1,782,234 with 7,750 contributors, the NDP 1,257,369 from 5,724 donors, and the Liberals 492,023 from 2,631 donors.
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Manitoba
Richard D. Balasko
Balasko
Progressive Conservatives
Liberals
NDP
Tories
Eye on the Dome Big donors back NDP with mix of unions and firms
The article details contributions to the NDP totaling about 875000 from major groups including Big Business, Big Labour, banks, and investment firms. It highlights top donors such as United Food and Commercial Workers, RBC, Power Corporation, and individual MLAs like Clif Evans and Daryl Reid, with several figures noted.
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NDP
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Winnipeg
Bernard Christophe
Royal Bank
CIBC
Toronto
Dominion
Montreal
Scotiabank
National Bank
RBC Dominion Securities
Great-West Life Assurance Company
Power Corporation of Canada
Scotia McLeod
Investors Group Inc
Crocus Investment Fund
Filmon
Manitoba Federation of Labour
Cargill Inc
Inco Manitoba
Northern Telecom
Pine Falls Paper Company
MacDon Industries
Repap Manitoba
Pas
Steward Martin
Kathy Taylor
Murray
Muriel Smith
Pawley
Manitoba Society of Seniors
Gary Doer
Howard Pawley
Windsor
Ont
Clif Evans
Interlake
Daryl Reid
Transcona
Gerard Jennisson
Flin Flon
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Ken Waddell
Salares
Pegha Lea
Harry Mardon
Big Business
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