The battle for Ontario's schools: teachers pledge to continue their fight against the Tories

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Many Ontario teachers vowed to continue their opposition to the Education Quality Improvement Act as they ended their walkout and returned to work. Critics maintain the bill is an attempt to give the provincial government control of schools, cut costs and lay off teachers.

Political activity, Education and state, Social policy, Education policy, Teachers, Labor relations, Biography, Interview, Ontario, Teachers' unions, Johnson, Dave, Lennon, Eileen

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Unheeded warnings: how the Liberals squandered their lead

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Jean Chretien's decision to call an early election was misguided. He underestimated the regional divisions within the country and almost lost the Liberal majority because of complacency and missteps early in the campaign. An inside look at Liberal Party strategy is given.

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Distinct societies: the election leaves the nation splintered as never before

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Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien's Liberal Party barely managed to hold onto its majority in the House of Commons, but the strong showing of the Reform Party highlights the regional tensions in Canada. There are now five parties with at least 12 seats in the House.

Political parties, Manning, Preston

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