Quebec Minimum Demands Stir Constitutional Crisis
The piece argues Quebec nationalists threaten Canada if Meech Lake fails or passes, condemning Brian Mulroney for overreliance on personal ties. It questions Bourassa and Bourassa's stance, notes Manitoba veto ideas, and laments Liberal leadership absence amid sovereignty talk, urging a clearer federal vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Bouchard
Canada
Meech Lake
Bouchard
Quebec
Robert Bourassa
Meech
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Parti Quebecois
Confederation
Newfoundland
Clyde Wells
Liberals
Jean Chretien
Cause of Sovereignty Association
Chretien
Mulroney urged to call premiers for Meech Lake talks
The piece argues Prime Minister Mulroney must convene a first ministers meeting on the Meech Lake accord. It critiques his reluctance, cites the Charest committee’s agenda, notes Manitoba’s long-standing concerns, and highlights resignations by Quebec MPs. It warns that failure would reflect on Mulroney personally and risk Canada’s unity.
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Edmonton Oilers
Brian Mulroney
Meech Lake
Mulroney
Charest Committee
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Quebec
Lowell Murray
Environment
Lucien Bouchard
NDP
Gary Doer
Bouchard
Sharon Carstairs
Gary Filmon
Jim Carr
MacNeil Lehrer News Hour
PBS
Canada
Hawaii
Ottawa
Gas Jockeys Sell Your Town to Tourists
Tourists decide to stop or stay based on appearance promotion attractions and services seen while fueling up. Pump jockeys influence length of stay by personal interaction and hospitality. Communities sponsor training for locals in hospitality trade and journalists share insights from field reports. Kathy Zelewsky of the Melita New Era notes her town has an organized program.
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Kathy Zelewsky
Melita New Era
Prairie Perspective on Tourism Promos and Local Ideas
A Prairie Perspective column praises volunteer tourist greet programs and local idea campaigns while noting Dauphin council talks pricey TV promotion at 15000 dollars. It highlights Canova idea searches, Moosomin cribbage hopes, Eston Pee Gee shop, and urges officials to end inequitable taxes to attract visitors.
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Legion
Moosomin
Canada
Eston
Pee Gee
Shaunavon Standard
Montana
Prairies
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Robert Gilroy
Murray Lyons
Cathy Yellowaga
Ed Doering
Roblin
Bay ST
Dauphin
Canova
World Spectator
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