A House of regions

Article Abstract:

The Jun 1997 elections gave Jean Chretien's Liberal Party only a slight majority, while Preston Manning's Reform Party did very well in many parts of Western Canada. The Tories dominated in Atlantic Canada and the New Democratic Party also won seats. Regionalism appears to be on the rise.

Elections, Quebec, Liberal Party (Canada), New Democratic Party (Canada), Conservative Party of Canada, Manning, Preston

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The toast of New Brunswick

Article Abstract:

New Brunswick Frank McKenna, reacting to cuts in federal transfers, has reorganized the province's health care system and made severe cuts in some areas. Privatization of some services, caps on doctors' salaries and limits on specialists have caused havoc with health care delivery.

Social policy, Political aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Health care reform, New Brunswick, McKenna, Frank

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A tale of two rival cities

Article Abstract:

The reputation of Montreal as Canada's leading financial and cultural center is in decline, due to the conflict over Quebec's possible separation from Canada, and Montreal's possible separation from Quebec. Metropolitan Toronto is growing in importance while Montreal languishes.

Influence, Metropolitan areas, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario

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