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Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1991-11-21Item number (ISN):386744Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CHRÉTIEN, JeanAccession:2008-0018Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Production date:1991-11-21Production credit:journalist, Andy BarrieDescription:Off-air interview with Leader of the Opposition Jean Chrétien by CFRB 1010 AM radio journalist [Andy Barrie], in Toronto, including a question-and-answer session with the listeners. Included subjects are the role of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, the population’s cynicism about politicians due to the corruption and scandals of the Progressive Conservative government, the advantages of free trade for Canada and the problems of the agreement signed with the U.S., job losses due to the free trade agreement, the Liberal promise to replace the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by another tax harmonized with the provinces, Canadian culture and identity, including multiculturalism, Chrétien’s opinion that the salaries of the Members of Parliament are not high, concerns over former Prime Minister John Napier Turner doing private law practice instead of sitting in the House of Commons, the role of the Caucus and the party line, and a Liberal promise to maintain the health care system. <30mn>Language:EnglishOriginal number:CMM49Notes:Detailed holdings information: -
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