Eye on the dome by Harry Mardon
Manitoba readers reflect on the Quebec referendum with questions about leadership and national unity. The article notes a razor-thin pro Canada margin, numerous spoiled ballots, and critiques of Prime Minister Chretien while highlighting Charest's energetic campaign and Premier Filmon's push for reform in Confederation.
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Dome
Harry Mardon
Poli Sci
Jacoes Parizeau
Johnny Walker
Parizeau
Quebec
Canada
Chretien
Ottawa
Pierre Trudeau
Mr. Parizeau
Gary Filmon
Filmon
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Yorkton
Mr. Chretien
Census fears and fuss as 1996 national survey looms
A columnist warns of the May 14 1996 census cost of 347.4 million and a flood of intrusive questions. He cites legal penalties, potential prosecutions, privacy concerns, and alleged government overreach. The piece notes rural fears of confidentiality, the STEP SIX agricultural query, and a Winnipeg case of acquittal after refusing to fill the long form.
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Paul Martin
Big Brothers
Ottawa
C. Jerry Page
Edmonton
StatsCan
The
Prairies
Northwest Territories
Flack
Supreme Court of Canada
Winnipeg
Brian Gill
Gill
Feds
Canada
Saskatoon
Alice Farness
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