Meech Lake Accord praised by Manitoba MP White
Dauphin-Swan River MP Brian White urged Manitoba to ratify Meech Lake as a constitutional step despite public opposition. He argued the accord promotes equality among provinces, refutes not withstanding clause fears, and would require unanimous support for Senate reform and new provinces. White warned rejection could delay national unity and constitutional change.
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Brian White
Smith-Jackson
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Jim McCrae
Jim Carr
Manitoba Liberal Party
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Ed Helwer
Harold Gilleshammer
White
Tam
Marchwell
Saskatchewan
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Smipson
Parkland
Task Force
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Meech Lake opposition voiced by Russell councilmember
Russell town council members and MLA Paul Edwards discuss Meech Lake accord during a public hearing. MacIsaac urged scrap the accord and a democratic process with open negotiations while warning the plan would heighten provincial divides and reduce national programs.
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MacIsaac
Russell
Paul Edwards
St. James
Canada
Parkland residents oppose Meech Lake accord hearing
Parkland residents overwhelmingly oppose Meech Lake with Dauphin hearing showing only one supporter among sixteen speakers. MP Brian White clashed with constituents as opponents cheered, while party leaders criticized his stance and urged caution on constitutional matters.
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Max Wilkie
Meech Lake
Quebec
Canada
Dauphin
Dauphin-Swan River
Brian White
White
Smith-Jackson
Task Force
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Alex Simpson
Ottawa
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Pharmacare deductibles tied to consumer index increase
Health Minister announces automatic annual adjustment of Pharmacare deductibles based on the Winnipeg Consumer Price Index. For 65 and over, family deductible rises from 85 to 88.50. under 65 from 150 to 156.15. Program pays 80 percent after deductible, raising costs for families by 2.80 and 4.92 respectively in 1989.
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Donald W. Orchard
Winnipeg
Pharmacare
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