The angry backlash in the East

Article Abstract:

Canadian seasonal workers in several towns across Atlantic Canada demonstrated to protest proposed unemployment insurance reforms. The reforms will reduce the number of weeks that seasonal employees can receive benefits while raising the number of weeks one must work to qualify for the benefits.

Canada, Laws, regulations and rules, Demonstrations and protests, Unemployment insurance, Seasonal employees

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Rhetoric on the rock: Newfoundland's new premier hits the hustings

Article Abstract:

Newfoundland's newly installed Liberal premier, Brian Tobin, is campaigning hard to win a broad mandate in the Feb 22, 1996 provincial elections he called soon after taking office. Tobin hopes to unseat Conservative leader Lynn Verge, who represents the Humber East riding.

Political aspects, Local elections

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Sweet victory

Article Abstract:

Liberal Brian Tobin won a sweeping victory in the Feb 1996 general election in Newfoundland. The Liberals captured all but 11 seats in Newfoundland's 48-seat legislature, and they even unseated Progressive Conservative party leader Lynn Verge.

Elections

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