CALL NUMBER: T3860:0154 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Dave Barrett on several election topics.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0155 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the sale of Ocean Falls.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0156 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on Ocean Falls; Barrett on several topics regarding the upcoming election.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0157 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bob McClelland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-05 SUMMARY: Bob McClelland on hospitals.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0158 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Prime Minister Trudeau RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-04-06 SUMMARY: Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau speaks to Victorians.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0159 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett (speeches) RECORDED: Kamloops (B.C.), 1979-04-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's keynote address at Kamloops. TRACK 2: Bennett's dinner speech at Kamloops.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0160 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Elwood Veitch RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-09 SUMMARY: Elwood Veitch to Socred [convention?], 6 April 1979.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0161 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Charles Barber ; Gordon Hansen RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-04-11 SUMMARY: Charles Barber at his nomination meeting; Gordon Hansen is his running mate, as in 1975.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Auditor General Erma Morrison RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-12 SUMMARY: Auditor general Erma Morrison after meeting with the Public Accounts Committee of the Legislature.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Forest minister Tom Waterland RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-12 SUMMARY: Forest ministers Tom Waterland on Forests Act, Ministry of Forests Act, and Range Act introduced this day.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP president John Brewin RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-16 SUMMARY: NDP president John Brewin on NDP's changes in the next federal election.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0018 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gary Lauk ; Gordon Gibson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-16 SUMMARY: Public Accounts Committee cancelled hearings on northeast task force. In order: Gary Lauk, Gordon Gibson, Lorne Nicolson, Vic Stephens, and Gordon Gibson again.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0019 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Attorney General Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Attorney General Garde Gardom on experiment in blood alcohol testing at Royal Columbian Hospital.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Finance minister Evan Wolfe RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Finance minister Evan Wolfe on Quebec tax deal with Ottawa.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Lakex Mines president John Springer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: Lakex Mines president John Springer on deal with Coal Harbour Leasing Ltd. (regarding deputy attorney general Richard Vogel and the "Langdale Queen").; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP MLAs Don Lochstead and Alex MacDonald RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: NDP MLAs Don Lockstead and Alex Macdonald on M.V. "Lady Grace".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): NDP leader Dave Barrett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-17 SUMMARY: NDP leader David Barrett on the government's handling of the Public Accounts Committee.;

CALL NUMBER: T3288:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1956 election, the Hoxsey Cancer Clinic, and Doukhobors PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Reasons for Strachan being chosen leader. 1956 provincial election: Sommers affair; Kaslo-Slocan campaign; homeowner grant; highway construction. Reaction to the Winnipeg Declaration. Legislative sessions 1957-60: Hoxsey Cancer Clinic controversy. TRACK 2: 1957-60 sessions (cont'd): more on Hoxsey Cancer Clinic; preservation of sternwheeler "Moyie" (loss of the "Minto"); Wenner-Gren development scheme. Overview of Doukhobor situation and Harding's involvement with the Doukhobors. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1960 election, B.C. Electric take-over and Columbia River Treaty PERIOD COVERED: 1957-1963 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Doukhobor situation. More on 1957-60 sessions: homeowner grant issue; Robert Strachan (Webster, Winch); government enters ferry business (Vancouver-Victoria run); Kettle Valley Railway service curtailed. 1960 provincial election: C.C.F. expectations of victory; business support for Social Credit. TRACK 2: Aside on 1958 Rossland-Trail by-election. 1960 provincial election (cont'd): Kaslo-Slocan campaign. C.C.F. merger with CLC, and the birth of the NDP: choosing a name for the new party; the need for a labour tie-in. 1961-1963 legislative sessions: B.C. Electric take-over; Columbia River Treaty (two-rivers policy). CALL NUMBER: T3288:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Columbia River Treaty, 1957-1967 PERIOD COVERED: 1957-1967 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Columbia River Treaty (cont'd): High Arrow Dam; reservoir clearing and environmental issues; Duncan Dam; the McNaughton plan; legislative input; negotiations with the United States; financial; settlements; NDP's inability to get information on treaty from government. TRACK 2: Columbia River Treaty (cont'd): Harding's work on behalf of residents of Arrow Lakes basin -- clearing of Arrow Lakes basin, effects on fish and game, expropriation of land (compensation issue); Harding attends Duncan Dam opening uninvited; Harding claims Hydro should be assessed for school taxes; Gerald Mead suicide. Harding discusses Social Credit labour legislation (general comments). CALL NUMBER: T3288:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): 1963 and 1966 elections, and the 1967 Berger leadership challenge PERIOD COVERED: 1963-1969 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Social Credit legislation: Bill 42; political implications of Social Credit labour policies. Social Credit members urge Harding to cross the floor. Controversy surrounding Cedric Cox's trip to Cuba: repercussions in the C.C.F. caucus; repercussions in the Legislature. 1963 provincial election: Columbia River Treaty issue; Kaslo-Slocan campaign; Strachan's image. 1963-66 legislative sessions: Harding proposes government take over West Kootenay Power and Light Company (rural electrification, additional benefits from the construction of the Duncan Dam); Harding considers running federally (1965); redistribution (Angus report). TRACK 2: Redistribution (cont'd): problems surrounding the creation of the new riding of Revelstoke-Slocan. 1966 provincial election: nomination meetings (NDP, Social Credit; redistribution (cont'd); Revelstoke-Slocan campaign. Berger challenges Strachan for the NDP leadership: reasons for the challenge; reasons for Harding's support of Berger; Harding campaigns for Berger; 1967 convention; factionalism and acrimony resulting from the leadership contest. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): From provincial to federal politics, 1966-1974 PERIOD COVERED: 1966-1974 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on Thomas Berger: comparison of Berger and Barrett. Comments on Phil Gaglardi. Harding's involvement in the C.C.F./NDP executive: general comments; Rod Young; left-right split in the party. Involvement in Silverton municipal politics. Harding decides to run federally in Kootenay West: Herridge nominates Harding. 1968 federal election. TRACK 2: 1968 federal election (cont'd). 1968 Revelstoke-Slocan by-election: Harding campaigns for Bill King. Impressions of Parliament (comparison with Legislature). Recollections of parliamentary sessions, 1968-74: pension increases, changes to Canada Water Act, environmental issues, energy control. Change in NDP leader: Douglas to Lewis (comments on Ed Broadbent). 1972 federal election: Harding fails to get Herridge's endorsement. CALL NUMBER: T3288:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Minority government, defeat and humorous anecdotes, 1972-1978 PERIOD COVERED: 1972-1978 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More on differences between Harding and Herridge (1972): union issue in Trail. Minority government, 1972-74: Harding opposes decision to defeat government in 1974; attitude towards alliance between Liberals and NDP. David Lewis (general comments). 1974 federal election: Harding loses; extent of backlash due to provincial policies; reaction to loss. Future plans. Participation in 1972 provincial election and reaction to NDP win. Banquet honouring Harding's service to the C.C.F./NDP (1974). Involvement on Universities Council of B.C. Humorous anecdotes: Thomas Uphill. TRACK 2: Humorous anecdotes (cont'd): Thomas Uphill; Leo Nimsick and the steelworkers; incident while campaigning. (End of interview)

RECORDED: [location unknown], [196-?] SUMMARY: In an interview with a CBC interviewer [possibly Bert Nelson], Herbert Wilfred (Bert) Herridge recalls life in the Arrow Lakes region in the early 20th century. His family came out from England and settled in the Nakusp area in 1906. Mr. Herridge served in World War One and was wounded at the Battle of the Somme. From 1948 to 1971, he was the CCF (and later NDP) Member of Parliament for Kootenay West. [No detailed content summary available for this interview.]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0141 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Address to the UBCM conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an address to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), Premier Bill Bennett discusses aspects of provincial/municipal relations in BC. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0142 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Discusses the problem of Canadian national unity RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Keith Spicer, 27 September 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses various aspects of the problem of Canadian national unity. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0143 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Addresses the Kelowna chamber of commerce RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: in an address to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, 2 October 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses issues of national, provincial and local importance. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0144 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on BC Ferries RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett makes a statement to a news conference about the government's plans for the BC Ferry Corporation, 12 October 1978. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0145 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Discusses aspects of constitutional reform in Canada RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-18 SUMMARY: At a news conference on 18 October 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses BC's position on reform of the Canadian constitution and related issues. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0119 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Cabinet meeting RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1977-09-29 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Vernon, 29 September 1977, Premier Bill Bennett discusses the reasons for holding cabinet meetings in various regions of the province. Also discussed are health care in BC, economic conditions, and labour problems. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0120 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-11-22 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett discusses: proposed ferry rate increases, municipal politics, the electoral reform commission, the announced resignation of Conservative leader Scott Wallace, reports that the RCMP had placed a secret agent in Victoria for surveillance of the Barrett administration, BC Hydro labour problems, and the upcoming Social Credit Party convention. 22 ;November 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0121 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Langley (B.C.), 1977-11-24 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Langley, Premier Bill Bennett discusses changes in cabinet responsibilities and various aspects of transportation in BC, 24 November 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0122 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Review of two years in office RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-08 SUMMARY: In an interview with Joe Easingwood of radio station CJVI Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett reflects upon his first two years in office, 8 December 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0123 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Christmas message RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett delivers his Christmas message to BC, 14 December 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. This item duplicates the transcript for T1707:0069; a recording is also accessioned under that number. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0124 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview with Allan White RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-16 SUMMARY: In an interview in Victoria with Allan White of the Vancouver Province on 16 December 1979, Premier Bill Bennett discusses various aspects of his tenure as Premier of BC since December 1975. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0125 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on BCRIC RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-06 SUMMARY: At a press conference in Victoria in June 1979, Premier Bill Bennett comments on BCRIC and free share distribution. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0351 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Environment minister Stephen Rogers RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-07-06 SUMMARY: Environment minister Stephen Rogers announces that the provincial government has named a mountain after Terry Fox. It is in the Rockies, thirteen miles southwest of Mount Robson.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0352 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Attorney General Allan Williams ; Highways minister Alex Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-07-07 SUMMARY: Attorney General Allan Williams and Highways minister Alex Fraser announce tough new driving laws for BC.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0353 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Evan Wolfe RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-07-07 SUMMARY: Evan Wolfe announces MLA pay increases.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0354 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Finance Minister Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-07-29 SUMMARY: Finance Minister Hugh Curtis releases the first quarterly report for the 1981-1982 fiscal year.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0355 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-07-29 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 & 2: Premier Bill Bennett is asked if cabinet will consider the proposed agreement worked out in the BC Ferry dispute. Transportation minister Alex Fraser comments on the ferry contract settle;ment. Provincial Secretary Evan Wolfe announces a cabinet committee has been struck to consider a permanent [memorial?] to Terry Fox.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0356 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1981-08-05 SUMMARY: At a news conference, Premier Bill Bennett talks about the upcoming Premiers' conference in Victoria and Vancouver, August 11-14.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0208 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Mike Parker of Tacoma ; Elwood Veitch RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mike Parker of Tacoma on the "Princess Marguerite". TRACK 2: Elwood Veitch wants a recount.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0209 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Highways minister Alex Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-16 SUMMARY: [Alex?] Fraser "on a bunch" [of topics] -- freeway in Vancouver; ferry; "Queen of Surrey".; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0210 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Rafe Mair RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-17 SUMMARY: Rafe Mair on Japanese fish investments.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0211 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm ; Hugh Curtis RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-17 SUMMARY: Bill Vander Zalm on business tax; Hugh Curtis on elections act.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0212 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett and Dave Barrett on Clark win RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett and NDP leader Dave Barrett on Joe Clark's federal election win.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0213 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's news conference regarding the federal election. TRACK 2: News conference about BCRIC.; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0214 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Garde Gardom RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-25 SUMMARY: Garde Gardom on third report of the Coordinated Law Enforcement Unit (CLEU).; CALL NUMBER: T3860:0215 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hewitt RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-28 SUMMARY: James Hewitt on nukes, gas, and natural gas.;

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: On the very first episode of his popular weekday morning TV talk show, Jack Webster speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau in a taped interview. There are also pieces on the Vancouver Courthouse and a visit with Konditorei owner, Heinz Hebel. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Doug Christie speech at 2nd annual meeting of Committee for Western Independence RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In the opening speech at the second annual meeting of the Committee for Western Independence, founder and chairman Douglas Christie, a Victoria lawyer, attacks Canadian confederation and central Canada while stressing the need of a new independent status for British Columbia. February 12, 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): David Anderson on joint Canadian-U.S. super oil port proposal RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a press conference, David Anderson, former provincial Liberal leader, proposes that a joint Canadian/U.S. effort be made to establish an oil taker super-port at Port Angeles, Washington. Anderson suggests the Canadian contribution would be from $150 to $200 million, or approximately one third of the total cost. June 3, 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T1675:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Social Credit and economic development in British Columbia, 1952-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the administration of public finances in British Columbia during the years he served as Premier. Economic conditions in B.C. when Social Credit came to power, 1952. Anecdote about meeting an old trapper in the Peace River country. Bennett's plan for developing British Columbia. John de Wolf and reaction to the takeover of B.C. Electric. Bennett's belief in making the capitalist system work for the people. Politics as the only real science. TRACK 2: Comments on the nature of the British Columbia economy. The roles of resource industries and tourism in the economy. The lack of secondary industry in B.C. British Columbia's place in the world economy. Story about a trip to the Iron Curtain. Attitude toward the United States and the issue of continentalism in North America. Cooperation with the federal government on various projects. The Columbia River Treaty. Economic development in B.C. as a consequence of post-war prosperity. Populism. Problems associated with maintaining Social Credit's hegemony in B.C. under W.A.C. Bennett's leadership. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Financial policies of Social Credit in British Columbia, 1952-1960 PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses Einar Gunderson's loss of a legislative seat, 1953, and his subsequent role in the government. Assuming the Finance portfolio. Comments on close friends and confidants during his early years as Premier. Comments on literature written on the subject of his years in power: Ron Worley's "The Wonderful World of W.A.C. Bennett", Paddy Sherman's "Bennett", Martin Robin's "Pillars of Profit", Pat McGeer's "Politics in Paradise". Political philosophy. Reduction of the public debt as the keystone of Social Credit policy during the early years of power. TRACK 2: Explanation of the process of eliminating the public debt of British Columbia. Debt reduction and its relationship to Socred development policies. Reasons for concentrating on the policy of debt reduction. Direct liabilities vs. contingent liabilities. The bond-burning ceremony at Kelowna, August 1, 1959. The development of parity bonds. The genesis of the B.C. homeowner's grant. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Government finance and transportation policies of the Socreds PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses the budgetary processes of his Social Credit government. Treasury Board and "Little Treasury Board". The budget as an instrument of government policy. Balanced budget vs. deficit financing. Elimination of nuisance taxes. Political popularity vs. high principles as factors in the formulation of government policy. Budgetary growth and economic development. The advocacy of unpopular policies and the defeat of the government in 1972. TRACK 2: Plans for the expansion of the PGE Railway. The role of the railway in Bennett's plan for the development of British Columbia's north. Bennett's "Northern Vision". Oil and gas discoveries in B.C.'s Peace River District. Frank McMahon, Westcoast Transmission Company, and Bennett's efforts to build a pipeline in British Columbia. Meeting with presidents of oil companies in Victoria. Establishment of the Toll Bridges and Highway Authority, 1953. The construction and financing of highways in B.C. The background to the establishment of the B.C. Ferries Corporation. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0024 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Provincial and Federal Social Credit policies in Canada, 1952-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses relations among the B.C. and Alberta Social Credit parties and the federal Social Credit party. Social Credit's ambitions in the federal field in Canada. The contest for the leadership of the federal Socreds between Robert Thompson and Real Caouette, 1961. Motivations for Manning's support of Thompson and Bennett's support for Caouette. British Columbia Socreds and their support for the federal wing of the party. The Albertan influence on the federal Socreds. Anecdote about the possibility of Ross Thatcher joining Social Credit. TRACK 2: The role of Orvis Kennedy within the Alberta Social Credit movement. Evaluation of the leadership of Solon Low. Bennett's lack of interest in becoming directly involved in federal politics after he became Premier. Anecdote about a federal Socred meeting at "The Market" in Montreal. Evaluation of Robert Thompson's leadership of the federal Social Credit party. Reasons for Thompson's failure. The effect of the Diefenbaker 'sweep' on the federal Socreds' fortunes. Reasons why Bennett supported Caouette. Anecdote about addressing a large audience in Caouette's home town of Rouyn, Quebec. Reasons for the lack of success of the Social Credit party in federal politics in Canada. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0025 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Relations with federal governments in Ottawa, 1952-1968 PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1964 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses further aspects of his relationship with the federal Social Credit party in Canada. The role of the Social Credit League. The Social Credit party's influence on government policy. Federal Liberal and Conservative governments were jealous of Social Credit's achievements in British Columbia. Reasons why B.C. did not receive substantial financial aid from Ottawa during Bennett's years as Premier. Criticism of federal government's "tight money" policies. TRACK 2: Bennett's government cooperated with Ottawa on major projects. No difference in dealing with a Liberal or Conservative federal administration. Lester Pearson and the Columbia River Treaty. The B.C. government's proposal for a Bank of British Columbia. The Senate Bank Committee Hearings. Anecdote about a meeting with Paul Martin. Reasons why the original proposal for a Bank of B.C. were not successful. The present Bank of British Columbia's indebtedness to Bennett's government. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0026 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Background to the Sommers Affair PERIOD COVERED: 1930-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett explains how he acquired his home in Kelowna. The purchase of his hardware store from David Leckie, 1930. Reasons why he did not seek nomination as campaign leader of the Social Credit party for the 1952 election. The background to the Sommers Affair. Bennett hired a private detective to investigate Sommers when he first heard rumours of irregularities. Reasons why Sommers had been chosen as a cabinet minister. Sommers one of the Socreds' best debaters. TRACK 2: Bennett comments on Liberal "friends" who leaked information to him. He reads from a public opinion poll commissioned by the Liberals in 1968 which rates the chances of success of several possible Liberal leaders in B.C., including John Turner. Robert Sommers' personal weaknesses. Gordon Gibson Sr.'s charges against Sommers in the legislature and the later by-election in Lillooet. Anecdote about a lively by-election campaign meeting. Bennett does not regret appointing Sommers to the cabinet. Further comments on Gordon Gibson Sr. Comments on persuading Chief Justice Sloan to become forestry advisor to the Bennett government. Evaluation of Attorney-General Bonner's handling of the Sommers case. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0027 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Sommers Affair PERIOD COVERED: 1956-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses further aspects of the Sommers Affair. Asking for Sommers' resignation from the cabinet and the appointment of new ministers. All-night sittings of the legislature. The calling of elections. The election of 1956. The effect of the Sommers Affair on the outcome of the election. Bennett's battle with the newspapers. Views on the press. Reasons for the Social Credit victory in the 1956 election. Further comments on Sommers, the court case and the Attorney-General's handling of it. TRACK 2: Reaction to the Sommers case. The impact of the Sommers Affair on the Social Credit government. Comments on possible dissension within Socred ranks. The handling of forest management licences by the Bennett government. Comments on the outcome of the Sommers case. Further comments on Robert Bonner's handling of the Sommers Affair. Loyalty as a possible weakness of W.A.C. Bennett. History will vindicate Sommers. CALL NUMBER: T1675:0028 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Federal-Provincial relations, 1952-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1952-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses aspects of federal-provincial relations during the years he served as Premier, 1952-1972. Relations between the provinces and the federal government improved during the period. Loyalty to a united Canada. Enjoyed dealing with C.D. Howe in Ottawa. Comparison of the four Prime Ministers Bennett served in conjunction with: St. Laurent, Diefenbaker, Pearson and Trudeau. TRACK 2: Anecdote about an experience at an official dinner in Paris regarding France's relationship with Canada and Quebec. Discussion of further aspects of federal-provincial relations while serving as Premier of B.C. Response to references in the memoirs of former Prime Ministers Diefenbaker and Pearson. W.A.C. Bennett's style of politics. Comments about Pierre Trudeau's stewardship of the federal government. The incident of Trudeau referring to Bennett as "a bigot". CALL NUMBER: T1675:0029 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The failure of the Victoria Charter, 1971 PERIOD COVERED: 1965-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: W.A.C. Bennett discusses his attitude towards bilingualism in Canada. Review of the Canadian constitution. The background to the meeting in Victoria in June, 1971, at which the Victoria Charter was issued. Reasons for the failure to accept the charter. Quebec's lack of trust in the rest of Canada. Explanation of the formula for amending the Canadian constitution under the Victoria Charter. Individual rights versus national or regional interests as an issue in federal-provincial relations. Criticisms of a centralized federal system. [TRACK 2: blank.]

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett [et al] : Western Economic Opportunities Conference (concluding session) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-02-24 SUMMARY: Western Economic Opportunities Conference, Calgary, Alberta, February 24, 1975: concluding session, including statements by Prime Minister Trudeau and Premiers Barrett, Lougheed, Schreyer and Blakeney.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Discusses budget speech and Essential Services Act RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-10-21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a news conference, Premier Bill Bennett comments on Jean Chretien's federal budget speech, making observations on the extension of the anti-inflation program, the economy, the reduction in income taxes, and unemployment. Bennett surmises that the budget was a reaction to a great deal of pressure upon the federal government to make a positive effort toward improving the economy. October; 21, 1977. TRACK 2: NDP Leader Dave Barrett challenges Bennett to call an election, and Bennett claims that he will if the Essential Services Act is defied. October 21, 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Federal/provincial negotiations RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-14 & 1977-03-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's press conference regarding his recent trip to Ottawa. 14 February 1977. TRACK 2: Press conference with Premier Bill Bennett and federal Transport Minister Otto Lang, 1 March 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to Social Credit meeting RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-02-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett addresses a Social Credit Party meeting in Victoria, 23 February 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Comments on MLA salaries and on the delivery of justice RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett says the public is fed up with the behaviour of some MLAs, and says that their salaries may be cut. Also, Bennett's comments on remote air services. Finally, MLA Gary Lauk reacts to Bennett's remarks about MLAs. TRACK 2: Press conference with Premier W.R. Bennett and Vancouver prosecutor Gil McKinnon about his allegations concerning problems in the delivery of the justice system.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0018 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Press conferences on BC coal and BC Hydro RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-08 & 22 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett reacts to charges of closed door negotiations with the coal industry, 8 March 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett on the review of capital expenditures of BC Hydro, 22 March 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0019 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Press conferences on Railwest and gas contracts RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-23 & 28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett on the upcoming meeting with Railwest Manufacturing Company demonstrators, 23 March 1977. TRACK 2: Premier Bill Bennett's opening remarks to a joint Alberta-BC-federal government meeting on how to meet export gas requirements, 28 March 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T0979:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: Announcement of a Progressive Conservative fundraising event RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-02-01 SUMMARY: Announcement of a Progressive Conservative fund-raising dinner with guest speaker William F. Buckley. CALL NUMBER: T0979:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: Comments on the appointment of a royal commission into BC Railway RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-02-08 SUMMARY: BC Conservative leader Scott Wallace comments on the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate the operation of the BC Railway. CALL NUMBER: T0979:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: Press conferences RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-02-16 & 03-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: BC Conservative leader Scott Wallace comments about allegations of unsafe arsenic levels in chickens, 16-Feb-1977. Wallace tells how he was approached about the possibility of his being appointed chairman of the Workers Compensation Board, 16-Feb-1977. Wallace's allegations that legal aid lawyers are demanding under-the-table payments, 14-Mar-1977. TRACK 2: Tory leader Scott Wallace comments on hiring techniques of the government with respect to the PREP program, 16-Mar-1977. CALL NUMBER: T0979:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: Press conferences RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-04-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Conservative leader Scott Wallace discusses the new membership policies of the federal Conservative Party, 01-Apr-1977. Also discussion of Western separatism. TRACK 2: Scott Wallace complains about being left off the Agriculture Committee assigned to investigate the BC food industry. Also similar complaints from Liberal leader Gordon Gibson. Agriculture minister Jim Hewitt explains why the minority leaders were left of the committee. Premier W.R. Bennett and Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy also comment on the committee, 01-Apr-1977. CALL NUMBER: T0979:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: On Pharmacare and the federal Conservative party RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 197704-21 & 05 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Progressive Conservative leader Scott Wallace comments on changes in Pharmacare regulations and on the defection of federal MP Jack Horner to the Liberal Party, 21-Apr-1977. TRACK 2: Conservative leader Scott Wallace criticizes the federal Conservatives for their criticism of federal leader Joe Clark after five Quebec by-election defeats, May-1977. CALL NUMBER: T0979:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: On meeting with Joe Clark and question period RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-06-02 & 07-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: BC Conservative leader Scott Wallace reports on his "blunt" meeting with federal Tory leader Joe Clark on matters including federal and provincial membership requirements, 02-Jun-1977. TRACK; 2: Wallace wants question period extended, 08-Jul-1977. CALL NUMBER: T0979:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: On reasons for quitting and guidance in schools RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-07-14 & 20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Progressive Conservative leader Scott Wallace announces his retirement as Conservative Leader, 14-Jul-1977. TRACK 2: Wallace voices his concerns about Guidance classes in BC schools, 20-Jul-1977. CALL NUMBER: T0979:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dr. G. Scott Wallace: On heroin addiction and constitution act RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Progressive Conservative leader Scott Wallace discusses the Minister of Health's newly announced program for the treatment of heroin addicts. Also, the criticisms of NDP MLA Norm Levi, 03-Aug-1977. TRACK 2: Scott Wallace announces that he may have contravened the Constitution Act and will have this tested in court. Also the comments of Premier W.R. Bennett, 03-Aug-1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0127 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: On Canadian national unity RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 & 2: In an interview with Henry Gininger of the New York Times, Premier Bill Bennett discusses various aspects of BC's place within Canadian confederation, Quebec and the prospects of separation, and problems of national unity in Canada.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0128 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: On BC's place in Canadian confederation RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Mary Ann McNellis, Premier Bill Bennett discusses various aspects of BC's position within Canadian confederation, his proposed five-regions concept, and the place of Quebec within confederation. 27 April 1978. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0129 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed on CKNW RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-05-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Barrie Clark of CKNW Vancouver, Premier Bill Bennett discusses his personal background and several issues related to his tenure as head of the Social Credit government. Topics mentioned are: the Fort Nelson extension of the BCR, Social Credit party politics, the Jack Davis affair, the political climate in Victoria, and the controversy over establishing a fund in aid of Vietnamese children. Also: Roy Jacques of CKNW Vancouver airs portions of interviews with Premier Bill Bennett and Opposition Leader Dave Barrett on the issue of free trade and tariffs and their effect on BC. TRACK 2: Continuation of Roy Jacques' program on Bennett and Barrett. Bennett discusses his government's dealings with the federal government in Ottawa; Dave Barrett offers criticisms of the Bennett administration. Aired 26 May 1978.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0130 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conferences on transportation RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1978-05-31 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a press conference in Victoria, 31 May 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses his recent meetings in Alaska regarding rail links between BC, the Yukon, and Alaska. He also discusses various aspects of transportation in BC. TRACK 2: At a joint press conference with federal Transport Minister Otto Lang in Victoria, 31 May 1978, Premier Bill Bennett comments on proposed fishing boundaries off BC's coast.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0131 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Controversy over BC fishing negotiations RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-06-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a statement to the news media on 1 June 1978, Premier Bill Bennett comments on information leaks concerning BC's position on international fishing negotiations. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0105 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Comments on proposals for constitutional change, 1978 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett comments on the report of the Task Force on Canadian Unity (the Pepin/Robarts Commission), 1978. TRACK 2: Bennett explains the BC government's proposal for reform of the Canadian senate; his comments are followed by questions from the press. 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0106 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Addresses a high school audience RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-04-28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 & 2: Premier Bill Bennett addresses a student audience at Killarney High School in Vancouver South, 28 April 1977. His address is followed by a question-and-answer session with the students. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0107 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Jack Webster program (CJOR) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-11-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 & 2: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Jack Webster on radio station CJOR in Vancouver, 4 November 1977. Various aspects of the provincial government are discussed. The program concludes ;with a session of phone-in questions from the listening audience. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0108 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: On the Premiers' Conference at New Brunswick RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: At a press conference in Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett discusses some issues he plans to discuss at the upcoming Premiers' Conference in New Brunswick. August 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0109 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: On the creation of BCRIC RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-08-23 SUMMARY: At a press conference in Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett discusses the creation of the British Columbia Resources Investment Corporation (BCRIC), 23 August 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0110 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett:: Russ Froese (CKNW) interview on national unity and Quebec separatism RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-24 SUMMARY: In an interview with Russ Froese of CKNW Vancouver on 24 August 1977, Premier Bill Bennett discusses aspects of the problem of national unity in Canada, including BC in confederation, Quebec's role in confederation, and the challenge posed by the election of a separatist provincial government in Quebec. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0111 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: On Japan/BC trade relations RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-24 SUMMARY: In an interview with Doug Lower of CBC Toronto (television), Premier Bill Bennett discusses BC's trade relations with Japan, 24 August 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0083 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Ed Ogle of Time Magazine RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Ed Ogle of Time Magazine, Premier Bill Bennett discusses confederation, the western provinces' position on federalism and certain economic issues, and Rene Levesque and separatism. Bennett proposes limiting government growth, comments on the self-centered attitudes of politicians, French language rights, and Canadian multiculturalism. TRACK 2: Bennett claims Canadian federalism holds more flexibility than the American system, and claims his government will do everything possible to maintain national unity. He also speculates about the possible consequences of the break-up of confederation. 11 January 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0084 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Announces electoral reform commission and E&N Railway decision RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01-12 & 19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a news conference, Premier Bill Bennett announces the appointment of Judge Lawrence Smith Eckardt as a commissioner under the Public Enquiries Act to make an enquiry into electoral reform. Bennett also answers questions on international fishing boundaries and gives the BC position on fishing limits. He discusses Claude Ryan's five region concept and various aspects of Canadian federalism. 12 January 1978. TRACK 2: In a press conference, Bennett announces the CTC decision to grant BC's request for a stay in the CPR order to suspend passenger services on the E & N Railway. The stay is valid for five months, during which the CPR will continue to provide passenger service. In the meantime, BC is to appeal the CPR decision in the courts. Bennett also discusses the importance of this service, and answers questions concerning the BCR and BC Tel. 19 January 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0085 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: State of the province address message and Saanich Chambers of Commerce address RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01-25 & 1978-02-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a news conference, Premier Bill Bennett presents his economic and financial quarterly report (termed the "state of the province address"). Things are looking up in BC, Bennett states, and he relates how labour relations, industrial growth and the general economy have improved over the past year. He comments on legislation which has been passed and on the state of dominion/provincial relations, alluding to BC strategies and proposals to be adopted at an upcoming federal/provincial conference. He also calls for freer trade to bolster the economy. 25 January 1978. TRACK 2: In an address to the combined Chambers of Commerce in Saanich, Bennett speaks about the effort necessary to improve public access to government, and about the role of legislators. He relates how the province's economy has grown over the past two years, and suggests it is time for (realistic) optimism. Bennett also comments on provincial job creation efforts and federal/provincial resource development plans, 2 February 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0086 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Remarks at First Ministers' Conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-02-13 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In his opening remarks to the First Ministers' Conference, Premier Bill Bennett discusses inflation, the economy, unemployment, finance, industry, natural resources and strategies to deal with problems in these areas, 13 February 1978. TRACK 2: During the afternoon sitting of the First Ministers' Conference, Bennett comments on the growth of the public sector in Canada, urging all governments to adopt a policy a policy of spending restraint, and proposes several methods of cutting government costs, 13 February 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0087 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Press conference on throne speech, and sworn in as minister RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-03-30 & 1978-04-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a press conference, Premier Bill Bennett discusses the throne speech. He announces that Harvey Wilfred Schroeder will be the new Speaker of the House, and Steven Rogers will be the deputy speaker. The throne speech deals with job creation, with an emphasis on small business and individual enterprise. Jobs are to be created in the private sector, aided by government efforts and deregulation. 30 March 1978. TRACK 2: Bennett is sworn in as Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications the day after Jack Davis's resignation, and conducts a press conference afterwards. Bennett asks his colleagues to endorse Evan Wolfe as the new director of BC Hydro and Sam Bawlf as the director of the BC Harbour Board. Bennett refuses to comment further on Davis's resignation. 4 April 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0088 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Discusses Jack Davis's resignation and economic plans RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a press conference, Premier Bill Bennett states that the investigation into the Jack Davis affair was instigated by a private individual, and claims that any minister must resign under similar circumstances. Davis would be restored to the premier's confidence if he is cleared. 6 April 1978. TRACK 2: In a news conference, Bennett discusses his economic plans for BC. He comments on the federal budget and sales tax reductions, and answers questions concerning unemployment and job creation efforts. 11 April 1978. NOTE: Unedited transcript is available for this track only. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0089 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Premier's post-Yorkton news conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a news conference, Premier Bill Bennett comments on the viability of the Fort Nelson extension of the BCR, Cyril Shelford's proposed resignation, the upcoming federal election, and federal;/provincial financial arrangements. 17 April 1978. TRACK 2: Bennett announces that regular economic meetings between the provinces and Ottawa will commence. 17 April 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0090 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Meets northern mayors about BCR extension RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mayors from northeastern BC meet with Premier Bill Bennett to persuade his government to extend the BC Railway to Fort Nelson. They present various economic and political arguments to further their case. 20 April 1978. TRACK 2: Bennett responds by stating that the matter will have to be studied further before any decision is made. 20 April 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0091 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Post-Trudeau visit press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-11-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a press conference, Premier Bill Bennett discusses the results of his meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau. The discussion touched on aspects of the national economy, the teaching of the French language, national unity, the constitution, and the five regions concept of Canadian federalism. 1 November 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0092 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview with Gary Bannerman (part 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 and 2: In a radio hot line program interview with Gary Bannerman on CKNW Vancouver, Premier Bill Bennett discusses northern development through the extension of the BC Railway, government plans to stimulate the economy, and the employment situation in BC. 25 January 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0093 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview with Gary Bannerman (part 2) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01-25 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 & 2: In a radio hot line program interview with Gary Bannerman on CKNW Vancouver, Premier Bill Bennett answers questions from listeners across the province. He discusses liquor legislation, the distribution of government information, the role of government, and various government services. 25 January 1978.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0080 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: In a news conference and an interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a press conference, Premier Bill Bennett makes observations upon his constituency work, the Prime Minister's Christmas message, electoral reform, the upcoming Oak Bay by-election of 1978, and the opinions held about BC overseas. He also discusses dominion/provincial relations and the E & N Railway. 20 December 1977. TRACK 2: In an interview with Jim Hume, Bennett discusses the upcoming Oak Bay by-election of 1978, dominion/provincial relations, and BC proposals made at a premiers' conference on economic planning. He also comments upon the retirement of the Lieutenant Governor, Walter Owen. 20 December 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0081 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01-05 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a news conference, Premier Bill Bennett sets the date for the 1978 Oak Bay by-election, as well as dates for the prorogation and the reconvening of the House. He comments on Prime Minister Trudeau's threatened use of force to keep Québec in confederation; he also discusses the BC Tel strike and the Royal Commission Special Report, and the Fort Nelson extension of the BCR. Among other issues mentioned are a federal dry dock in Vancouver, the BCRIC, and the E & N Railway appeal. 5 January 1978. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0073 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Confederation and economic conditions -- Financial Times interview RECORDED: London (England), 1977-08-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett talks with Financial Times reporter John Griffiths in London. Bennett discusses confederation and says that Canada, as presently constituted, will survive. Calls for greater power for the provinces; says the major issue in Canada is the economy; unemployment and inflation; calls for common federal/provincial national economic policy; talks about problems facing BC and western Canada; need for secondary industry; tariff policy; transportation policy; discusses the Social Credit policy to balance the books; says creation of new jobs and capital investment is up; says BC's economy is strongest in Canada; says best potential for economic growth in the province lies in the forest industry and the mining industry, especially thermal and metallurgical coal; Northeast; coal; Alcan pipeline. TRACK 2: Bennett says oil and gas exploration are up; discusses implication of the Alcan pipeline. 26 August 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0074 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Brussels (Belgium), 1977-09-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: At a Brussels news conference, Premier Bill Bennett discusses current and future BC development in the areas of energy and industry, 16 September 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T1704:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett : Canadian-American relations symposium RECORDED: Bellingham (Wash.), 1974-09-21 SUMMARY: Joint press conference by David Barrett and Washington Governor Dan Evans at the symposium on Canadian/American relations, Bellingham, Washington, 21 September 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Castlegar (B.C.), 1974-10-07 SUMMARY: David Barrett starts his fall tour in Castlegar, 7 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Grand Forks (B.C.), 1974-10-07 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Grand Forks, 7 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Nelson (B.C.), 1974-10-08 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Nelson, 8 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Trail (B.C.), 1974-10-09 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Trail, 9 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0018 - 0019 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Gibsons (B.C.), 1974-10-10 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Gibsons, 10 October 1974 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Skidegate (B.C.), 1974-10-15 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Skidegate, 15 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0021 - 0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Masset (B.C.), 1974-10-15 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Masset, 15 October 1974 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Kitimat (B.C.), 1974-10-16 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Kitimat, 16 October 1974. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0024 - 0026 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Terrace (B.C.), 1974-10-16 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Terrace, 16 October 1974 (parts 1-3). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0027 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1974-10-18 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Vernon, 18 October 1974. Premier Barrett opens the John Howard Society building in Vernon. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0028 - 0029 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: Winfield (B.C.), 1974-10-18 SUMMARY: David Barrett fall tour in Winfield, 18 October 1974 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1704:0030 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Premier's fall tour RECORDED: [location unknown], 1974-10-21 SUMMARY: Joint press conference between Premier David Barrett and federal Finance Minister John Turner, 21 October 1974. The main issue is unresolved differences of opinion on natural resource taxation. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0031 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Proposed revenue sharing for natural gas; Jack Webster (CJOR) follow-up RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-01-10 SUMMARY: Press conference by Premier David Barrett on the province's proposal for the sharing of natural gas revenues, 10 January 1975. This is followed by commentary from Jack Webster and opposition leader Bill Bennett; broadcast on CJOR and other radio stations.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-16 SUMMARY: Unedited transcript of a news conference between Jack Davis, B.C.'s Minster of Energy, Transport and Communications, and Allan MacEachen, Deputy Prime Minister, 16 December 1977. Davis and MacEachen are meeting to discuss the proposed Alcan gas pipeline project. In the news conference, they field questions about potential costs and benefits from the pipeline, including the financing, use of Canadian labour, environmental studies, infrastructure costs to BC (e.g., highway improvements), etc. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1971-01-05 SUMMARY: In a speech to a public meeting in Vancouver, New Democratic MP Grace MacInnis (Vancouver-Kingsway) urges action to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission report on the status of women, including the creation of day care centres.

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: T.C. Douglas discusses Canadian democratic socialism, foreign control, federalism and the constitution, and forty years in Canadian politics and government. TRACK 2: Walter L. Gordon discusses economic nationalism, Canadian business and industry, running a national political campaign, and Canadian prime ministers and leaders as he knew them.

CALL NUMBER: T0190:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace MacInnis : a young woman in C.C.F. politics PERIOD COVERED: 1905-1973 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1973-04-23 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Grace MacInnis was born in 1905 and she discusses her childhood in Gibson's Landing, B.C.; description of parents (Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Woodsworth); her parents' political beliefs; pacifism; her schooling in Vancouver, Ottawa, Winnipeg and then Paris; experience as a teacher; working with her father when he was an M.P.; marriage to Angus MacInnis in 1932; involvement in federal and provincial politics; M.L.A. 1941-1945. TRACK 2: Pacifism and World War II; Japanese civil rights; International Conference of Women; comments on women in political life; C.C.F ideology; the N.D.P.

CALL NUMBER: T0190:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grace MacInnis : an N.D.P. woman and federal politics PERIOD COVERED: 1905-1973 RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1973-04-23 SUMMARY: Grace MacInnis talks about federal politics and her experience as an M.P. 1965-; Communism and the C.C.F.; comparison of the C.C.F. and the N.D.P.; political organization in Parliament and in the community; differences between Liberals and New Democrats; comments on capital punishment; trade unions and the N.D.P.; the Waffle; and women's liberation.

CALL NUMBER: T2704:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The political education of Robert N. Thompson PERIOD COVERED: 1914-1960 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-07-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert Thompson discusses his early years, education and first interest in politics. Introduction to the teachings of Social Credit under William Aberhart in Alberta in the 1930s. Discussion of Social Credit economic theory. Social Credit and political action. TRACK 2: Discussion of Social Credit and religion. Military service overseas during World War II, international travels and experience in Ethiopia as advisor to Haile Selassie. Marriage and the problems of raising a family abroad. Return to Canada and entry into federal politics in 1960. The role and influence of Premier Manning of Alberta. CALL NUMBER: T2704:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The problems of leading the federal Social Credit party in Canada PERIOD COVERED: 1960-1968 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-07-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Robert Thompson discusses his goals as leader of the federal Social Credit party in Canada. Relations with provincial Socred Premiers: Ernest Manning and W.A.C. Bennett. Attitudes towards socialism. Impressions of the Social Credit party in British Columbia. Relations between the Alberta and British Columbia provincial parties. Anecdote about meeting in Toronto in the King Edward Hotel with Premiers Manning and Bennett. TRACK 2: Thompson explains some of the problems he had in obtaining funding for the federal Social Credit party. Events and personalities surrounding the 1961 federal Socred convention at which Thompson was made party leader. Discussion of the split which developed between the Quebec and Western Canadian portions of the federal Social Credit party in 1963. The reasons for the lack of success of the Social Credit party in Canadian federal politics.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack interviews Svend Robinson, M.P. Burnaby, about Chilean refugee Galindo Madrid in response to Doug Collins’s views and articles; legitimacy of refugee claim; arrest and torture in Chile; Immigration Appeal Board; the Chilean Government; Vietnamese ‘boat people’; sanctuary; deportation; articles in the Toronto Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Sun. Clips from Doug Collins about the Madrid case from September 11, 1979. Galindo Madrid answers questions through an interpreter and phone lines are opened. Webster speaks with Jack Munro, President, I.W.A., topics include; resolution on picket lines; PPWC picketing when not on strike; Canadian Council of Unions; natural resources. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dennis Cocke ; Dave Barrett ; Gordon Gibson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Cocke: ICBC/Royal Sweetheart; Barrett: Phillips - no answer on Roy Clusu confidence; Gibson on coal mining.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gary Edenshaw RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Haida Indian Gary Edenshaw [aka Guujaaw] on South Moresby wilderness proposal.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett ; Alan Williams RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett trip to Alaska, transportation; Allan Williams, labour mediation agency.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett on government support for air transport; radio news report on Jack Davis trial.;

CALL NUMBER: T3860:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Premier Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett on First Ministers' conference economic policy for Canada.;

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Ed Broadbent, NDP leader, talks about the party’s position on a variety of political issues. Webster talks on the phone to Jose Cabral, First Secretary of the Portuguese Embassy, about the diplomatic privileges and immunity given to ambassadors in Portugal.