News Release Archive
PREMIER--STATEMENT ON NATIONAL UNITY
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The following statement on National Unity was delivered in
the Nova Scotia Legislature today, Nov. 2, 1995, by Premier
John Savage:
I rise to make a statement with reference to Nova Scotia's
response to the issue of national unity.
The result of the Quebec referendum Monday night raises very
serious constitutional issues which must be addressed in a
relatively short period of time if this country is to remain
united.
Although it's this government's responsibility to represent
Nova Scotia on this issue, I feel it is important that the
views of all Nova Scotians be reflected.
To this end, I have asked the leaders of the two opposition
parties to meet with me to discuss the opportunities for
developing a joint response to the constitutional and
national unity issues. They have agreed with this
initiative.
I also intend to discuss the constitution with leaders of
Nova Scotia's aboriginal people. Today I am also announcing
that we are in the process of setting up a 1-800 Unity line
so that all Nova Scotians can respond to constitutional
issues. I would like to thank Maritime Tel and Tel for their
cooperation in setting up the line. We will be announcing
the telephone number shortly.
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Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-3750
trp Nov. 02, 1995