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PREMIER--NOVA SCOTIANS STAND UP FOR CANADA IN HALIFAX
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We Care! That's the message Nova Scotia is sending to
Quebec. Nova Scotians will join a Celebration of National
Unity Rally in downtown Halifax's Grand Parade, Friday, Oct.
27, from 12:45 to 1:45 pm.
The rally will coincide with the Stand Up for Canada Rally
in Montreal, to add the Nova Scotia voice to a national
issue.
"Canada without Quebec is unthinkable," said Nova Scotia
Premier John Savage. "We want to make certain that the
people of Quebec know that Nova Scotians care. We add our
voice to those across the country to declare our pride in a
Canada that includes Quebec."
The Halifax rally will feature local entertainment,
participation from the Acadian, Aboriginal and African Nova
Scotian communities, and a ceremonial flag raising of the
Fleur-de-lis.
"The people of the metropolitan Halifax area care about the
future of our country," said Halifax Mayor Walter
Fitzgerald. "We join all Canadians in this national display
of unity for Canada."
The political message is echoed by the metropolitan Halifax
business community. "A united voice in Nova Scotia is a
united voice for Canada," said Vince Marsh, president of the
Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce. "The issue extends
beyond economics. The strength and unity of our country lies
in the strength and unity of our people."
Premier Savage, Mayor Walter Fitzgerald, Dartmouth Mayor
Gloria McCluskey, Halifax County Mayor Randy Ball, Bedford
Mayor Peter Kelly, Mr. Marsh, members of the provincial
legislature, and mayors and wardens from throughout the
province will be joined by hundreds of Nova Scotians as they
travel to Quebec on Friday, to attend the Stand Up for
Canada rally in Montreal.
Nova Scotians who have questions or who wish to convey
support for Canadian unity can call 464-6960 or 464-6939.
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Contact: Jennifer MacIsaac 902-424-3219
Lynn Ledwidge 902-421-6448
trp Oct. 26, 1995
