Postcards from the edge

Article Abstract:

Most Canadians who live in the Eastern and Western extremes of the nation want Quebec to remain part of Canada, but they are ambivalent about granting constitutional concessions to Quebec. Residents of Canada's Maritime provinces feel that their concerns are overshadowed by the attention given to Quebec.

Cover Story, National liberation movements, Public opinion, Quebec, French-English relations (Canada), Federal-provincial controversies, Western Canada

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The king of the East

Article Abstract:

David Dingwall is one of the most powerful politicians in Atlantic Canada, and his popularity in the Maritime Provinces is comparable to that of Cape Breton legend Allan J. MacEachen. Dingwall's influence in the Liberal Party ensures that Atlantic Canada's high unemployment remains a federal concern.

Influence, Biography, Eastern Canada, Dingwall, David

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On guard for thee: Sheila Copps turns up the volume to protect the culture

Article Abstract:

Copps was at the center of the news in Feb 1997 as she took a variety of actions to attempt to protect Canadian culture from Americanization. Many Liberals did not appreciate her outspokenness so close to an election, which could be held as early as Jun 1997.

Political activity, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Cultural policy, Copps, Sheila

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