CBC news special about the Progressive Conservative leadership convention. It begins with commentary by Peter Mansbridge and David Halton about leadership candidates Joe Clark, Brian Mulroney and John Crosbie. There are scenes of a barbecue for delegates and delegates rushing to get seats in the convention hall. Reporters Mike Duffy, Don Newman, Bill Casey, Jason Moscovitz and Whit Fraser comment. Next are comments by Mansbridge, Halton and Duffy. Newman interviews an undecided delegate. Mansbridge talks to a guest panel of Michael Meighen, Nancy Jamieson and Laschinger about how each of their candidates are feeling. Laschinger is the Crosbie campaign manager. Meighen and Jamieson talk about what their candidates have to do to get more votes. Fraser talks to Brian Peckford, who has been discussing the leadership race with other premiers and with cabinet ministers. Casey interviews Ray Hnatyshyn, who says that he is not sure how important the speeches are and that he supports Clark. Moscowitz states that Mulroney does not mind being the first speaker. Mansbridge talks about the speaking order and how long each speakers gets to make his speech. Duffy interviews Peter Pocklington. Barbara Frum introduces graphics on issues such as taxes, trade, government ownership, increased government spending, government regulations, social issues and foreign policy. Frum talks to George Perlin and Allan Gregg. There are shots of the convention floor, with close-ups of Flora MacDonald, Peter Pocklington, George Hees and Otto Jelinek. Sheila MacVicar talks about John Gamble's supporters. Mansbridge and Halton talk to Jim Coutts and Gerry Caplan. There is a cutaway shot of Mulroney going into the hall, his back to the camera, a close-up of Clark coming down the stairs and going to his seat and a back view of Wayne Gretzky. Next is a report by Terry Milewski on the events of the day, a close-up of John Crosbie, more shots of Clark, Mrs. Pocklington and Gretzky, the~Mulroney speaks about: the Liberal Party; the elimination of the deficit by 1990; the need to address the needs of French Canadians and new Canadians; and the Conservatives having been in opposition too long. He concludes his speech and leaves the hall.~Mansbridge, Halton and Norm Atkins assess Mulroney's speech. Jason Moscovitz talks about the speech and interviews Otto Jelinek. Bill Casey interviews Bill Jarvis, who says that he did not have any trouble with anything Mulroney said but that it did not inspire delegates, lose support, or win support. Mike Duffy interviews Sam Wakeham. There are shots of Michael Wilson supporters as Wilson prepares to speak. Jules Roy introduces Wilson.~Wilson gives his speech. This is followed by assessments by Holman, Frank Miller and Norm Atkins. Allan Lawrence talks to Newman, stating that he is supporting John Crosbie and that the Ontario delegates are divided. There is a shot of Wilson and Mulroney talking. John Crosbie's supporters enter the hall. Jean Piggott introduces Crosbie.~John Crosbie speaks about: being proud to be a Canadian; the lack of proper direction; and the need for unity. Fraser comments on the speech and interviews Crosbie campaign official Laschinger. Casey talks to McGrath who calls it a good speech. Mansbridge, Halton and Atkins talk about the speech and whether it helped Crosbie win support in Quebec. The next leadership candidate, Peter Pocklington, is introduced and goes up to the stage. Pocklington's speech is followed by analysis by Eve Savory and Regenstreif. Mansbridge, Halton and Atkins then talk about the next candidate scheduled to speak, Joe Clark. There are visuals of Clark supporters, Maureen McTeer and Robert Standfield.~Clark speaks about: the need for party unity before the next election; the need to keep the party open to all Canadians; the need to deal with unemployment and youth; and the need for a fundamental change in government. Atkins states that Clark did not make any major errors. Casey states that it was not the best speech of Clark's campaign. Casey talks to Don MacDougall, who expresses the opinion that Clark set himself apart from the other candidates and was very well received. Fraser talks to Piggott about Clark's emphasis on unity. Frum talks to Jack Horner, who states that someone new like Peter Lougheed should have run, giving the people of Canada a good choice and what the response of the Liberal Party probably would be to Clark or Mulroney. Next is more commentary by Mansbridge, Halton and Atkins. There are shots of John Gamble supporters, Gamble at the podium, and the almost-empty Neil Fraser section.~ Gamble delivers his speech. This is followed by an interview by MacVicar of Larry Cohen about Gamble's speech. Paul Curley, Atkins, Halton and Mansbridge comment. Newman interviews Patrick Watson and Mike Duffy interviews Barbara Amiel about their impressions of the speeches and the reaction of the delegates. David Crombie supporters come into the hall.~Crombie gives his speech. This is followed by an assessment by Chris Speyer, who is interviewed by Larry Stout. Frum talks to Pierre Berton. Newman interviews Flack. Savory reports. Neil Fraser makes his way to the podium and then gives his speech.
