The new political link; PEI Premier Pat Binns faces tough challenges
Article Abstract:
Binns faces numerous fiscal challenges as he begins his tenure as Prince Edward Island premier. Federal transfer payment cuts will continue and a recession is expected to follow completion of the Confederation Bridge, which links the province to the mainland for the first time since the ice age.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Milligan's island
Article Abstract:
Prince Edward Island's Liberal Premier Keith Milligan may not win the general election he called on Nov 18, 1996. The Tories and New Democrats are in the best position in years to challenge the Liberals due to a Charter of Rights that has given more weight to populous suburban districts.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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The rules that are made to be broken
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A move by the Tories in Canada's House of Commons forced the Majority Liberals into compromising on a bill concerning new energy policies. Liberals said that the outdated rules of procedure of the Commons were at blame.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1982
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