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Election 97: the regions speak – the rift

CBC
September 1, 1997
The urban-rural rift in Canadian voting patterns.

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A non-partisan political forum founded for freedom

www.bcseparatists.com

January 1, 2001

The need for British Columbia to separate from Canada is entirely different from than that of Quebec's.  Full story »

Citizens left out of Campbell Citizens' Assembly and Carr Initiative

Stuart Parker

July 1, 2002

The Democrat – Vol. 42, No. 2 

With a system which under-represents minorities and ensures that the right-wing vote will never split again, right-wing ideologues could continue running this province as a private feifdom.

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Federal electoral Boundaries commissions 2002

Fair  Voting BC

November 8, 2002

The single-seat district system violates charter rights far more profoundly than any inequality of numbers between districts.

 

COMMISSIONERS

Honourable Mr. Justice Robert Hutchison

Mr. R. Kenneth CartyMs. Lynda Erickson

 

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Quebec margarine battle continues

Janet Nauta

November 28, 2002

Quebec's long-standing refusal to lift a ban on butter-coloured margarine is now being challenged on two fronts. 

Quebec's long-standing refusal to lift a ban on butter-coloured margarine is now being challenged on two fronts. Both the Ontario government and Unilever Canada are fighting to have Quebec remove this inter-provincial trade barrier.   Full story »

The 2002/2003 Alberta electoral boundaries commission

Final Report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

February 1, 2003

Proposed Electoral Division Areas, Boundaries and Names for Alberta.

 

 

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Property rights: The key to freedom, prosperity and equality

February 1, 2003
Lorne Gunter

Without property rights – full, robust and free from state interference – we will never be truly free. And while we might be the same, we will never be equal, either. Nor will be prosperous for long.
 

The right to own and enjoy property is the most basic human right.
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Resolution proposes constitutional amendment to create triple E senate

May 14, 2003

Government of Alberta

News Release: Alberta resolution on Senate reform to be introduced in Legislature.

Edmonton ... A resolution to be introduced in the Alberta Legislature proposes a constitutional amendment that would create a Triple E Senate: elected, equal and effective. Notice of motion was issued today. International and Intergovernmental Relations Minister Halvar Jonson will formally introduce the resolution on Thursday May 15, 2003.

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Jacques Parizeau's famous defeat speech

May 27, 2003

The Globe and Mail 

Parizeau's speech to "Oui" supporters after their humiliating defeat on October 30, 1995.  Full story »