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[Mulroney, Brian - Press Conference]
Series title:National Press TheatreHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1989-08-10Item number (ISN):171899Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CANADA. NATIONAL PRESS THEATREAccession:1990-0413Media:VideoPart:3 of 3Production date:1989-08-10Production company:House of CommonsDescription:Press conference held by the Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney announcing Canada's suspension of trade and economic relations with Iraq in support of the United Nations Resolution protesting Iraq's illegal occupation of Kuwait. The deployment of three Canadian ships to the Gulf in mid-September is also mentioned. Following his opening statement (in English and French) the Prime Minister responds to questions from the media. Among the issues raised are: the recall of Parliament; the protection of Canadians in Kuwait; the Oka crisis; and the rationale for Canada's unilateral participation in the situation in the Gulf; and the economic sanctions and food embargo imposed on Iraq. Follow-up conferences are held by Vice-Admiral Chuck Thomas, of the Canadian Armed Forces, who responds to questions from the media on Canada's military initiative and by Herb Gray, Liberal Party Deputy Leader expressing opposition to the Prime Minister's announcement.Language:English / FrançaisNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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