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Muzzling the minority voice in Quebec

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The anglophone Equality party's popularity dropped from 6% to 1% after the media curtailed coverage of the party in May 1993. The Equality party was also denied a spot in the leadership debate in 1994 and the Quebec secession referendum. Blocking the message of minor parties stifles democracy.

Author: Francis, Diane
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Analysis, Political parties, Ethical aspects, Quebec, Media coverage, Press and politics, Journalistic ethics, Secession

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A damning indictment of politicians' behavior

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The Business Council on National Issues persuaded Canadian leaders to exercise fiscal responsibility to prevent the country from experiencing a severe financial crisis. An analysis of the contents of the BCNI report is presented.

Author: Francis, Diane
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Economic aspects, Deficit financing, Deficit spending

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Mark Breslin's big bucks from yuk-yuk's

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Mark Breslin runs a chain of 16 comedy nightclubs across Canada and owns a talent agency that represents 150 comedians. Breslin earned $14 million through the two ventures in 1991. His comedians make up to $65,000 a year.

Author: Francis, Diane
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
Management, Comedians, Comedy clubs, Breslin, Mark

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Subjects list: Column, Political aspects, Canada
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