'Bittersweet' memories

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Hnatyshyn served as the Queen's representative since 1990, and worked with three different prime ministers. He says he is proud of making the office more open and feels Queen Elizabeth II still commands enormous respect in Canada. Romeo LeBlanc will become the new governor general.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Interview, Canada. Governor General and Commander-in-Chief, Hnatyshyn, Ramon, LeBlanc, Romeo

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Back from the brink: in the final days, the federalists had an air of desperation

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Polls in Sep 1995 had indicated that a comfortable majority of people opposed Quebec independence, but Bloc Quebecois leader Lucien Bouchard's emphasis on the positive aspects of secession made the vote very close. Federalists were relieved that the referendum was defeated.

Political activity, Cover Story, Elections, Quebec, Referendum, Referendums, Secession, Bouchard, Lucien

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Promises and pain

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Both American and Canadian political credibility is disintegrating under huge campaign promises that nobody - not candidates, press, nor the public - takes seriously. Budget, health care, and Quebec independence issues are among the most egregious examples of recent years.

Column, Ethical aspects, Fiscal policy, Political leadership, Campaign speeches

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