Chretien’s Global Vistas Mask Canadian Struggles
A critique of Prime Minister Jean Chretien’s international trips as costly photo opportunities that promise lucrative deals while Canada faces unemployment and cutbacks. The piece highlights a tour with Premiers, skepticism about signed contracts, and the return to domestic woes.
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MP Cowling blindly follows dictators in Ottawa
A Manitoba reader condemns MP Marlene Cowling for backing Bill 058 gun registration arguing it harms honest gun owners while ignoring widespread opposition. The letter casts the Liberal government as dictatorial and cites economic hurts from policy, urging voters to act next election.
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Marlene Cowling
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Montreal
Marshall Glasman Russell
Manitoba
Nation of neighborliness questioned by distinctiveness debate
An editorial argues Canada values neighbourliness and peacekeeping but warns that recognizing distinctiveness of provinces risks privileging some. It cites Quebec, Trudeau, Diefenbaker and Pearson, and notes concerns from Estevan Mercury about security for leaders and potential shift toward gun protection.
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Pierre Trudeau
John Diefenbaker
Pearson
Clark
Estevan Mercury
Sussex
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