Distinct society? No: the mood of B.C. residents flies in the face of Quebec's key demand
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Citizens of British Columbia do not want the Constitution amended to confer distinctive status on Quebec for fear that such a designation would be the first step to allowing Quebec more powers. Unity Minister Stephane Dion attended a public form on the issue.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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'Let the people speak;' grassroots unity groups challenge the politicians
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Scores of ordinary citizens have formed discussion and advocacy groups that are committed to the principle of keeping Canada unified. The groups sprung as a result of the narrow defeat of the Quebec independence referendum on Oct 27, 1995.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Manning at the crossroads: to govern or to snarl, that is the question
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Manning's speech to the reform Party's annual policy assembly in Vancouver called for unity, but many of the policies proposed during the assembly contradicted one another or were illegal or unconstitutional.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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