A revolutionary twist on Indian statehood

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Cree Chief Joe Dion proposes that a new province be set up to represent the rights of the 500,000 natives living in Canada. This province would have its own legislature and 12 seats in the House of Commons. Dion's stance is considered more moderate than Assembly of First Nations' leader Ovide Mercredi.

Officials and employees, Crees, Canadian native peoples, Mercredi, Ovide, Dion, Joe

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Will the PM face a caucus challenge?

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Jean Chretien may be in for a considerable amount of criticism at the late Jan 1996 Liberal Party caucus in Vancouver, BC. Party regulars are displeased with Chretien's leadership of the federalists in Quebec, and there is also concern about finance minister Paul Martin's 1996 budget.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Liberal Party (Canada), Chretien, Jean

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A warning shot from Peter Lougheed

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Peter Lougheed believes the current wave of political cynicism in Canada could damage the traditional Canadian ethic of mutualism and sharing. Lougheed is also vexed by the lack of concern for the poor and the potential loss of a distinct Canadian cultural identity.

Interview, Politicians, Lougheed, Peter

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