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A messy departure: Parizeau is preparing to step down amid scandal

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Parizeau, who leaves office on Jan 27, 1995, has been associated with a scandal involving 25 research contracts worth $2.7 million. A report issued on Dec 5, 1995, by Guy Breton found evidence that former Minister Richard Le Hir was implicated in fraud, conflict of interest and patronage charges.

Reports, Ethical aspects, Political corruption, Parizeau, Jacques, Le Hir, Richard, Breton, Guy

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The 'boss' takes charge

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Bouchard's influence was evident when Quebec's cabinet immediately abandoned its proposal to increase the provincial sales tax when Bouchard expressed his disapproval. Bouchard's plans for dealing with Quebec's financial problems are unclear, but spending cuts and privatizations are likely.

Political activity, Government spending policy, Political leadership, Bouchard, Lucien

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Referendum fever: the dollar dives as the rhetoric rises in Quebec

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The referendum on Quebec's possible secession from Canada has engendered heated debate. Fears that the separatist side would prevail caused the Canadian dollar to fall 2.4%, closing the week ending Sep 22, 1995, at 73.21 cents per US dollar. However, a new poll showed 54% oppose secession.

Canada, Prices and rates, Secession, Dollar (Canada)

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