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Deputy Prime Minister John Manley, the Queen greeting well wishers in Vancouver (BBC image) |
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Manley and the Monarchy |
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FTLComm - Tisdale - Monday, October 7, 2002 | ||||||
The Deputy Prime Minister also serves as Minister of Finance does not have the luxury of having personal views so when he made some negative comments about the relevance of the Monarchy the reaction from coast to coast has been profoundly negative to John Manley and reflects badly on the government he represents. | ||||||
We received three very upset commentarys from Canadians, the references at the bottom of the page are from today's media as they have reported the incident and reactions from Canadian politicians and the public. But first here is what three contributors have to say: | ||||||
Boorish views. | ||||||
White Rock, B.C. - by: Brian Marlatt |
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The Right Honourable Joe Clark has called for Prime Minister Jean Chretien to reconsider Mr. Manley's duties to host the Queen during Her Majesty's visit to Ottawa this week.(1) |
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The position of the others? | ||||||
Niagara Falls, Ontario - by: Joe Hueglin |
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One Liberal Leadership candidate has declared the aim of abolishing the Monarchy. Might be interesting to know the position of the others. Particularly Paul Martin, who seems to have something to say on almost everything these days. Can we anticipate the question being asked? |
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Re: Manley suggests Governor General could become Canada's head of state (Montreal: CP) | ||||||
Victoria, B. C. - by: Jean Howell |
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By calling for a republic while hosting the Queen, John Manley has removed himself from the Liberal Leadership race. |
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References: | ||||||
1. Manley's antil-monarch comments rude and unacceptable: Joe Clark | ||||||
2. Charles, Rod Government pulls plug on NHL bailout Feds reverse decision, will not support Canadian NHL teams financially. January 21, 2000 | ||||||
3. Queen 'treasures' her role in Canadian identity, Monday, October 7, 2002, CBC | ||||||
4. Hunter, Stuart, British Columbians outraged at Manley, October 7, 2002, The Province (Vancouver) | ||||||
5. Queen 'treasures' Canadian role, Monday October 7, 2002 BBC | ||||||
6. Lawlor, Allison Queen pays tribute to Canada, Monday, October 7, 2002, Toronto Globe and Mail | ||||||
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