Word: bourassa
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When plans for Hydro-Quebec were announced in 1970, Quebec's premier, Robert Bourassa, called it the "project of the century." But Ann H. Stewart, coordinator of the Massachusetts Save James Bay organization, said opponents now refer to the project as the "folly of the century...
Deadlines do tend to concentrate the mind. That would seem to be the hope of Robert Bourassa, Quebec's premier, who last week delivered a clear ultimatum to Canada: draw up, by the end of 1992, a new constitution that gives Quebec greater powers -- or the French-speaking province will vote on secession. Said Jean Allaire, head of the Quebec committee that drafted the challenge: "This proposal is the final and decisive test for Canada...
...seven months ago. That caused many observers to fear the breakup of Canada. This time Quebec demands even greater autonomy in its affairs, claiming exclusive responsibility for agriculture, environment, energy, communications, commerce and "public security" as well as a larger role in Canadian foreign affairs and tax policy. Said Bourassa: "We want a fundamental change, not cosmetic change, in the structure of the country...
...crisis dragged on, skirmishes erupted sporadically between Indians and police. Two weeks ago, Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa replaced the police with army troops. After that, all but a few hundred of Kanesatake's 1,500 residents left the reserve for safer ground...
Canada's military was also in demand last week, but not in the Saudi desert. Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa called for federal troops to man barricades at two Mohawk reserves in Quebec, where natives and police have been locked in an armed standoff for nearly a month. While the soldiers stand ready, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney hopes Alan Gold, a Quebec judge and experienced mediator, can negotiate an end to the impasse...