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929 television clips

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Provincial/Territorial Politics

The Supreme Court rules that the province's English-only laws must be translated into French. - Television, 6:11

June 13, 1985

4,000 Manitoba laws declared invalid

Television

6:11

Prime Ministers

More than 100 years after his death, the gravesite of Canada's second prime minister has been declared a historic site. - Television, 5:52

Sept. 9, 1999

Alexander Mackenzie's grave finally recognized

Television

5:52

Prime Ministers

Shortly after his death, the two-time prime minister is remembered for his intellect and his spellbinding speaking abilities. - Radio, 4:13

Aug. 11, 1960

Arthur Meighen, parliamentary powerhouse, dies

Radio

4:13

Prime Ministers

In 1984, Brian Mulroney led the federal Conservatives to the biggest election victory in Canadian history. Almost a decade later, the man described as having "Robert Redford eyes and Paul Newman hair," would leave the Prime Minister's Office as the most unpopular prime minister in Canada's recent memory. Mulroney's bold leadership on controversial issues such as free trade, GST and Meech Lake would drastically alter the political landscape of this country.

Topic spans: 1976-2003

Brian Mulroney: The Negotiator

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13 television clips

7 radio clips

International Politics

For almost 50 years, South Africa was ruled by apartheid — a brutal system of racial separation that kept the nation's black majority in poverty while a white minority held the wealth and power. As unrest grew, South Africa seemed destined for a bloodbath. Canada — like many nations — was slow to react but, by the 1980s, assumed a leading role in forcing economic sanctions against South Africa. Canadian business people, activists and clergy also played parts in bringing about all-race elections in 1994, and a surprisingly peaceful end to apartheid.

Topic spans: 1952-1994

Canada and the Fight Against Apartheid

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20 television clips

12 radio clips

Federal Politics

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.

Topic spans: 1867-1964

Canada's Constitutional Debate: What Makes a Nation?

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2 television clips

12 radio clips

Parties & Leaders

As leader of the NDP, Ed Broadbent was a democratic socialist who loved to smoke cigars and drive fast cars. Broadbent led his party through contentious constitutional debates and weathered a western revolt before capturing the party's biggest seat count ever in 1988. After 14 years and four elections he resigned the leadership and became a human rights advocate, and in 2004 he made a political comeback to sit in Parliament once more.

Topic spans: 1968-2004

Ed Broadbent: A Voice from the Left

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12 television clips

8 radio clips

Language & Culture

On March 31, 2005, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Quebec's language law but ruled that the province must allow greater access to English schools. Back in 1977, when the Parti Québécois first introduced Bill 101, critics compared it to "lunatics taking over the asylum." Under Bill 101, even the "apostrophe s" in Eaton's, became illegal. The charter's defenders said such measures were necessary to protect the dwindling French culture and language from English dominance. CBC Archives looks back at the most debated law in Quebec.

Topic spans: 1976-1989

Fighting Words: Bill 101

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14 television clips

6 radio clips

Elections

Call it a blunder, a slip-up, a goof or a gaffe, but if it happens on the campaign trail it can make an election a lot more interesting – or even alter the outcome. From a Tory leader's famous fumble to a Liberal staffer's "beer and popcorn" bungle, CBC Digital Archives presents a selection of memorable Canadian federal election errors.

Topic spans: 1974-2005

Fumbles and Stumbles: Eight Great Election Gaffes

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8 television clips

Elections

British Columbia has a proud tradition of bare-knuckle, drag-'em-out election campaigns. No other province can match B.C.'s flamboyant leaders, its salacious scandals and the trench warfare between free-enterprisers and socialists. Many of the hard-fought victories ended in resignation. CBC Archives takes a look back at campaign highlights going back as early as 1952.

Topic spans: 1952-2003

How the West is Won: B.C. Elections, 1952-2005

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18 television clips

4 radio clips

Provincial/Territorial Politics

In an historic land claim settlement, Inuit in the eastern Arctic endorse the creation of Nunavut. - Television, 3:58

Nov. 12, 1992

Inuit vote for new territory of Nunavut

Television

3:58

Provincial/Territorial Politics

On a cross-Canada train journey in 1967, Jacques Parizeau became an impassioned believer in sovereignty for Quebec. Trained at the London School of Economics, he was working for the Quebec government when he adopted the cause that would define his life. In 1969 he joined the Parti Québécois and became finance minister when it won power in 1976. Separation from Canada was his goal after winning the party leadership in 1988, and in 1995 he almost accomplished it with a referendum whose result – No – ended his career. CBC Digital Archives looks at the life of Jacques Parizeau.

Topic spans: 1990-1995

Jacques Parizeau: Standing Up for Quebec

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6 television clips

International Politics

As the U.S. president lies in state, the CBC remembers him with selections from some of his best-known speeches. - Radio, 8:05

Nov. 24, 1963

John F. Kennedy assassinated

Radio

8:05

Elections

After months of anticipation and weeks of campaigning, it all comes down to one night. Televised leaders' debates can be the defining moments of federal election campaigns, a couple of hours that can make or break a politician's chances of running the country. From Pierre Trudeau's 1968 small screen debut to the fireworks and finger pointing of Mulroney vs. Turner and ending in 2011, the CBC Digital Archives presents each of the English debates from 1968 to 2011. Follow the news recaps with the "highlights" clips, or watch the debates in their entirety.

Topic spans: 1968-2011

Leaders' Debates 1968-2011: Arguing for Canada

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26 television clips

Provincial/Territorial Politics

A majority win for Parti Québécois stuns the nation. - Radio, 7:31

Nov. 15, 1976

Lévesque is Canada's first separatist premier

Radio

7:31

Rights & Freedoms

After a contentious split from the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X stumps explains his goals for racial equality. - Television, 13:38

Jan. 5, 1965

Malcolm X on Front Page Challenge

Television

13:38

Prime Ministers

In 1891, Sir John Abbott is sworn in as Canada's new leader after Prime Minister Macdonald's death. - Radio, 4:09

May 8, 1982

Man who hated politics becomes prime minister

Radio

4:09

International Politics

In 1989 Moscow's May Day parade is a mass display of balloons and ribbons instead of weapons. - Television, 2:34

May 1, 1989

May Day in the era of perestroika

Television

2:34

Federal Politics

It's the election consolation prize no party really wants: a minority government. In such a government, the ruling party must seek the cooperation of others in order to pass legislation. Lester B. Pearson's minorities of the 1960s managed to effect major change, while Joe Clark's 1979 plan to rule as if he had a majority lasted only nine months. From Diefenbaker to Harper, CBC Digital Archives looks at the successes and defeats of Canada's minority governments.

Topic spans: 1957-2006

Minority Report: Governing by Minority in Canada

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10 television clips

2 radio clips

Federal Politics

The loyal Liberal is grilled about his party's views on the flag debate. - Television, 10:35

Nov. 1, 1964

Mitchell Sharp in the Seven Days Hot Seat

Television

10:35

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