THE FOLLOWING people ap-
pearcd in North and West Van-
couver provincial courts recently
to face various charges:

Before Judge Bil! Rodgers in
North Vancouver provincia! court
on Oct. 7:

Bernadette Cook, 21, of Van-
couver, was fined $200 after she

pleaded guilty to being in posses-
sion of five stclen credit cards on
Oct. 18, 1990, in North Van-
couver City.

Nickie Keanicz, 25, of North
Vancouver, was fined $350 after
he pleaded guilty to breaching the
conditions cf his bail by being

Oct. 7, 1992, in North Vancouver
City.

Jacinto Manuel Soares, 35, of
North Vancouver, was fined $750
after he pleaded guilty to mislead-
ing a peace officer on Feb. 4,
1992, in North Vancouver City.

Before Judge D.E. Moss in North

Vancouver provincial
Oct. 7:

court on

Gary !van Weinbren, 22, of
North Vancouver, was fined $500
and placed on probation for one
year after he pleaded guilty to be-
ing in possession of marijuana on
eco. 8, 1991, in North Vancouver

ity.

Before Judge Reginald D. Gran-
dison in West Vancouver provin-
cial court on Sept. 28:

Tyson Ward Specht, 23, of
West Vancouver, was sentenced to
two days in jail after he pleaded
guilty to prowling by night on
Aug. 16, 1992, at a residence in
West Vancouver.

found in Jack Lonsdale's pub on

* Over the past two years, federat, provincial, territorial and Aboriginal leaders
have consulted with thousands of Canadians and concerned groups from coast to coast.
These consultations included Roya! Commissions, participatory conferences, parlia-

mentary hearings, and hearings in the provinces and
territories hetd by provincial and territorial legislatures.
Federal, provincial, territoriat and Aboriginal leaders have
agreed unanimously on August 28, 1992 in Charlottetown
on a package cf constitutional proposals that recognizes
the equality of all Canadians and represents all of our
interests. The agreement is now before Canadians.

The agreement proposes that the new Constitution

would contain a statement of key economic and social objectives shared by ali of the
governments in the federation. The objectives include comprehensive, universal,
portable, accessible and publicly administered health care, adequate social services
and benefits, high quality primary and secondary educatien and reasonable access fo
post-secondary education, collective bargaining rights :

and a commitment to protecting the environment. The

economic policy objectives to be entrenched would be

aimed at strengthening the Canadian economic union:
_ the free mavement of persons, goods, services, and cap-

ital; ensuring full employment and a reasonable standard

of living for all Canadians; ensuring sustainable and

equitable development.

Exclusive provincial jurisdiction would be recognized i in the areas of forestry,
mining, tourism, housing, recreation, municipal affairs, cultural matters within the

province, and labour market development and training. In
addition, to ensure the two levels of government work in

harmony, the government of Canada commits to negotiat-
ing agreements with the provinces in areas such as immi-_

gration, regional development and telecommunications.

Federal-provincial agreements on any subject could be

protected by the Constitution from unilateral change.
The new Canadian Constitution would recognize

the distinct nature of Quebec, based on its French language, unique culture and civil

law.tradition. '

in the reformed Parliament, the Senate would
reflect the equality of the provinces while tne House of
Commons would be based more on the principle of
representation by population. As well, various provinces
would be assured 2 minimum amount of seats inthe -
House of Commons.
The proposed Senate would be made up of six
elected senators from each province and one from each
territory. Additional seats would provide representation for Aboriginal peoples. The

- reformed Senate's powers should significantly increase the role of the elected Senators

in the policy process.

The proposals recognize that Aboriginal peoples have an inherent right to self-
government and that the Constitution should enable them to develop self-government
arrangements and to take their place in the Canadian federation. The a recognize
Aborigirial governments as one of the three constitutionally
recognized orders of government in Canada. In addition,
the proposals provide for a negotiation process between
Aboriginal leaders and provincial and federal governments
to put this right into effect. The recognition of the inherent
right would not create any new rights to fand, nor dilute
existing treaty rights.

Now that Canada's federal, provincial, territorial
and Aboriginal leaders have reached a consensus, it is the right of all Canadians t to
understarid the new proposals. Call the toll-free number below to receive an easy-to- “fead,
booklet on the new constitutional agreement or a complete text. ,

It’s your right to know what the constitutional proposals Say, bets oe voting
on October 26. ros

FOR INFORMATION CALL:
1-800-561-1188

Deaf or hearing impaired:

1-800-465-7738 iwi00, beg

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