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Topic spans: 1867 - 1964
Canada's Constitutional Debate: What Makes a Nation?
In its first hundred years, geography was Canada's most obvious tie that binds. On almost all other issues, there was disagreement. Politicians debated problems of leadership, division of responsibilities, colonialism, autonomy, taxation, and more. CBC covered the constitutional debate from 1944 to 1964 as Canada struggled to make sense of its past and came closer than ever to finally bringing the Constitution home.
Photo of delegates at the 1864 Charlottetown Conference from National Archives of Canada, PA 091061
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Fighting for the Fulton-Favreau formula
Broadcast Date: Sept. 6, 1964
It's not disputed that Canadians want the power to change their constitution, it's the how that's the sticking point. For years, different amending formulas have been suggested and dismissed. But now, a new proposal has people talking. It's called the Fulton-Favreau formula and it allows for veto power for each province. Proponents say it's a winning proposal that will bring the constitution home. Critics say progress can't be made under this binding agreement that requires complete agreement before any change can be made. The contentious proposal is examined in this CBC Radio report.Fighting for the Fulton-Favreau formula
• The Fulton-Favreau Formula was developed under the portfolio of two federal justice ministers, Davie Fulton and Guy Favreau. Among the recommendations was a proposal that unanimous consent would be required for constitutional amendments regarding national issues.Fighting for the Fulton-Favreau formula
Medium: Radio
Program: Sunday Morning Magazine
Broadcast Date: Sept. 6, 1964
Guest(s): John Diefenbaker, Tommy Douglas, Stanley Knowles, Jean Lesage, Lester B. Pearson, John Robarts, Duff Roblin, Ross Thatcher
Host: Bruce Rogers
Reporter: Tom Leach
Duration: 18:33
Photo: National Archives of Canada
Last updated:
July 21, 2006
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Fighting for the Fulton-Favreau formula .
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Last updated: July 21, 2006.
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