News Release Archive
PREMIER--RALLY FOR QUEBEC
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A group of Nova Scotians representing business, labour,
municipal and provincial politicians met this morning to
plan a series of events related to the national unity
question.
Those attending today's session expressed their desire to
make a positive statement on national unity as a prelude to
next Monday's Quebec Referendum.
Among the steps that will be taken are:
- A large number of Nova Scotians will be encouraged to
attend a giant "NO" rally in Montreal on Friday.
- A celebration of National Unity Rally will be held at the
Grand Parade in Halifax on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Business,
governmental, trade union groups and Nova Scotians will be
asked to participate. Further details will follow.
- The Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities has been asked to
organize support for similar events across the province.
- A major event has already been planned for Thursday night
at the Halifax Metro Centre. This evening of entertainment
will be in support of national unity. The concert is free.
- The three Nova Scotia party leaders have agreed to raise
the Quebec flag in a special ceremony at Province House
prior to the opening of the legislature on Thursday. This
gesture is intended as a show of support for Quebec
remaining within the Canadian federation.
- The Legislature session planned for Friday has, by all
party consent, been cancelled so that MLAs and others can
attend the various unity events.
- Nova Scotians who have questions or who wish to convey
support for Canadian unity can call the following numbers:
902-464-6960 or 902-464-6961.
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Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-6600
trp Oct. 25, 1995