CALL NUMBER: T3859:0059 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Press conference on federal budget, "dirty tricks", etc. (tape 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at press conference -- comments regarding federal budget reaction, $1,000 bill, dirty tricks, etc.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0060 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Press conference on federal budget, "dirty tricks", etc. (tape 2) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett press conference -- dirty tricks (continued).; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0061 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : On Dan Campbell's resignation RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett accepts Dan Campbell's resignation.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0062 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dan Campbell : Press statement RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-17 SUMMARY: Dan Campbell press statement (on his resignation).; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0063 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Vancouver Sun interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-19 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by P. Nicholson and Edie Austin of the Vancouver Sun.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0064 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : LaVerty and Kennedy interview(s) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-19 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Charles LaVerty and Brian Kennedy [in the?] Premier's Office.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0065 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Victoria Times and Selkirk Press interviews RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Jake Banke of the Times. TRACK 2: Bennett is interviewed by Kim Heskich, Selkirk.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0073 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-04 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett press conference.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0074 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Joe Easingwood (CJVI) : On Bennett statement re: gas line to the island RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-05 SUMMARY: Joe Easingwood, CJVI, makes favourable comments regarding Premier Bill Bennett's election statement on a natural gas line to Vancouver Island.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0075 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Uranium moratorium press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-27 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett -- press conference on uranium moratorium.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0076 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Press conference on throne speech RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-02-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett -- press conference on throne speech.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : News conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-02-01 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's news conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0022 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : David McCormick interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-02-06 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by David McCormick. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : First Ministers' Conference press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-02-08 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at press conference, First Ministers' Conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0024 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Social Credit bash RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-02-10 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at Social Credit bash. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0025 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : BC Tel response RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-02-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's response to BC Tel situation. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0026 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : News conference RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1979-03-01 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's news conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0027 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Press conference on throne speech RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-03-22 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's press conference on the throne speech. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0028 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Western Premiers' press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-03-26 & 27 SUMMARY: Western Premiers' press conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : On proposed MacMillan Bloedel takeover RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-09 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett discusses CPR's proposed takeover of MacMillan Bloedel.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Speech to truck loggers RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-17 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett addresses truck loggers.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Bill Bennett : Speech to Chamber of Mines RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-19 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to Chamber of Mines. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Press conference and speech RECORDED: Duncan (B.C.), 1979-01-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Press conference. NOTE: Transcript on file. TRACK 2: Premier Bill Bennett speech. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Speech to truck loggers RECORDED: Powell River (B.C.), 1979-01-21 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett speech. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Vancouver Board of Trade address RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-22 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett addresses Board of Trade. NOTE: Transcript on file. TRACK 2: Premier Bill Bennett addresses Vancouver Board of Trade. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0018 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Alex Fraser RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-24 SUMMARY: Alex Fraser speaks [topic unidentified].; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0019 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Ombudsman announcement RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-30 SUMMARY: Ombudsman announcement.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-01-31 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett interview. NOTE: Transcript on file.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0066 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Gary Bannerman show (CKNW) and BCTV -- Eckhardt statement RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-01-09 & 11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett on Gary Bannerman re: $200 million mortgage plan. TRACK 2: Premier Bill Bennett on BCTV -- Eckardt statement.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0067 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Allen Garr interview on mortgage housing program RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-01-10 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Allen Garr [of the Province?] re: mortgage housing program.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0068 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Evan Wolfe : Eckardt report press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-01-16 SUMMARY: Evan Wolfe press conference on the Eckardt report.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0069 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : speech to sales/marketing execs ; Press conference on Gov. Ray visit RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-01-17 & 21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to sales and marketing executives. TRACK 2: Bennett press conference on visit by Governor Dixy Lee Ray of Washington.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0070 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Victoria Times interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-01-22 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Stu Underhill of the Victoria Times.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0071 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : BC Place Stadium announcement & press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-01-29 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett announces BC Place, Vancouver. TRACK 2: Press conference on BC Place.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0072 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Sacramento Bee interviews RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-01-31 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Joel Connelly of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Steve Green of the Sacremento Bee.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0042 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Radio-Canada interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-07-04 SUMMARY: Premier Bennett is interviewed by Laurier LaPierre for Radio-Canada.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0043 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Sessional wrap-up press conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-08-01 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett press conference -- sessional wrap-up. NOTE: Transcript on file.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0044 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Montreal Star interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-08-28 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Claude Arpin of the Montreal Star. NOTE: Transcript on file.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : News conference with Governor Judge (Montana) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-28 SUMMARY: News conference with Premier Bill Bennett and Governor Thomas Judge of Montana.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : statement RECORDED: Terrace (B.C.), 1978-11-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett - statement. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : News conference about First Ministers' Conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at news conference regarding First Ministers' constitutional conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Opening statement at First Ministers' Conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-11-27 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's opening statements at First Ministers' conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : On cabinet shuffle RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-04 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett discusses the cabinet shuffle.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : News conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-06 SUMMARY: News conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : News conference with Allan Williams RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-07 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett and Allan Williams -- news conference. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Year-end interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-12-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett in year-end interview. NOTE: Transcript on file.;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0134 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Discusses federal proposals for constitutional change RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1978-06-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a news conference in Victoria, 12 June 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses his reaction to the federal government's recent proposals for constitutional change. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0135 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Joint news conference with Idaho Governor John Evans RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a joint news conference, 6 July 1978, Premier Bill Bennett and Idaho Governor John Evans discuss their meetings and talks on possible energy exchanges between Canada and the U.S. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0136 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Tony McGregor RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-07-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1 & 2: In an interview with Tony McGregor, 26 July 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses his personal and family background, attitudes towards government and politics, theories of public service, and BC's place within Canadian confederation. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0137 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Joint news conference with Montana Governor Judge RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1978-07-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a joint news conference in Victoria, 27 July 1978, Premier Bill Bennett and Montana Governor Thomas Judge discuss various aspects of Canada/U.S. relations, especially energy development. [TRACK 2: blank.] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0138 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conferences RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-08-02 & 10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In a news conference, 2 August 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses his reaction to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's economic proposals for cut backs in government spending. TRACK 2: In a news conference, 10 August 1978, Bennett comments on the issues discussed at the 19th annual Premiers' conference at Regina.

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0077 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Barrie Clark show, CKNW RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-03-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the Barrie Clark show, CKNW.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0078 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Halifax Herald interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-03-11 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by W.H. Shea, editor of the Halifax Herald.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0079 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : "Pacific Report" Interview, CBC Vancouver RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-03-12 SUMMARY: Interview on "Pacific Report", CBC.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0080 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Gary Bannerman show, CKNW RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-03-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the Gary Bannerman show, CKNW.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0081 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : John Reynolds show, CJOR RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-03-17 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett interview on the John Reynolds program.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0082 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Toronto Star interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980-03-18 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Val Soars of the Toronto Star.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0083 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Victoria Chamber of Commerce speech RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1980-03-19 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett -- speech to the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0029 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : John Reynolds show, CJOR (tape 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-03-28 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the John Reynolds show.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0030 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : John Reynolds show, CJOR (tape 2) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-03-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the John Reynolds show. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0031 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Gary Bannerman show, CKNW RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the Gary Bannerman show. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0032 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Announces 1979 provincial election RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett announces election. TRACK 2: Bennett press conference re: election on May 10.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0033 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Social Credit convention dinner speech RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-04-07 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett speech at Social Credit convention dinner. NOTE: Transcript on file.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0040 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : On fisheries negotiations RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-05-31 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on fisheries negotiations disclosure.;

CALL NUMBER: T3859:0041 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : BCRIC news conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-06-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at a news conference on the BC Resources Investment Corporation.;

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: T3859:0052 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Gary Bannerman show, CKNW (tape 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-06 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett on Bannerman. TRACK 2: Bannerman continued.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0053 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Gary Bannerman show, CKNW (tape 2) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-06 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett and Bannerman continued.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0054 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Terry Moore show, CJOR RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett on Terry Moore, CJOR. TRACK 2: Terry Moore open line show, continued.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0055 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : On cabinet shuffle RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the cabinet shuffle.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0056 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : John Reynonds show, CJOR (tape 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett on John Reynolds, CJOR. TRACK 2: Reynolds show continued.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0057 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : John Reynonds show, CJOR (tape 2) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-11-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on John Reynolds show, CJOR.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0058 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : CKO radio interview RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-12-06 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Lee Urquhart of CKO (radio station CKO-FM-4 of the CKO radio news network).;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0030 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: State of the province address RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976-10-11 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's state of the province address, 11 October 1976. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0031 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to Social Credit convention RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to the Social Credit Party convention, 1976. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0032 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to Toronto Canadian Club RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976-11-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to the Canadian Club in Toronto, 29 November 1976. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0033 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by G. Clark of the Montreal Star RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Gerald Clark of the Montreal Star, 29 April 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0034 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview with Nick Hills RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Nick Hills, 29 March 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0035 - 0036 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview by Mitchell Gordon of Barron's magazine RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-07-13 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Mitchell Gordon of Barron's magazine, 13 July 1977 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1707:0037 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to the Vancouver board of trade RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-28 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade, 28 April 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0038 - 0039 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview by Gary Bannerman of CKNW RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-24 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Gary Bannerman of radio station CKNW, 24 June 1977 (part 1 & 2). CALL NUMBER: T1707:0040 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview by Hall Leiren of the Vancouver Sun RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-07 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Hall Leiren of the Vancouver Sun, 7 June 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0041 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview by Allan Fotheringham of CKVU RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-21 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Allan Fotheringham for television station CKVU, 21 June 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0062 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1977-09-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at a news conference, Vernon, 29 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0063 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1977-09-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech, Vernon, 29 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0064 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Address to public meeting RECORDED: Delta (B.C.), 1977-10-06 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett address to a public meeting, Delta, 6 October 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0065 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Comments on referendum on Quebec separation RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-10-20 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett comments on the national referendum on Quebec independence, 20 October 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0066 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: interviewed by Colin King for CBC Quarterly Report programme RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-08 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Colin King for the CBC program "Quarterly Report", 8 December 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0067 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Radio Interview with Joe Easingwood, CJVI RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-12-08 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Joe Easingwood, CJVI Radio, 8 December 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0068 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Reaction to Prime Minister's call for economic summit RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-08 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett reacts to the Prime Minister's call for an economic summit, 8 December 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0069 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Christmas message RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's Christmas message, 14 December 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0070 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Allan White of Vancouver Province RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-16 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Allan White of the Vancouver Province, 16 December 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0071 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Hall Lieren RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-20 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Hall Lieren, 20 December 1977.;

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: 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: T3859:0045 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : On Vancouver stadium RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-09-27 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett on the plans for a new Vancouver stadium. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0046 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Kempf : press conference on "dirty tricks" RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-10-09 SUMMARY: Jack Kempf -- original press conference on dirty tricks.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0047 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Kelly : Barrie Clark show, CKNW RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-10-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Kelly on Barrie Clark's radio show. TRACK 2: Kelly continued.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0048 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : press conference re: Jack Kelly, etc. (tape 1) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-10-16 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett press conference regarding Kelly, etc. NOTE: Transcript on file. TRACK 2: Bennett continued. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0049 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : press conference re: Jack Kelly, etc. (tape 2) RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-10-16 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett continued.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0050 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : On Ralph Loffmark and UA exploration RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-10-17 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett regarding Loffmark and UA exploration. NOTE: Transcript on file.; CALL NUMBER: T3859:0051 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : News conference on ELUC RECORDED: [location unknown], 1979-10-24 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at news conference re: ELUC [Environment and Land Use Committee]. NOTE: Transcript on file.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Press conference on BC Railway ; Canadian Association of Broadcasters speech RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-04-05 & 30 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett announces a halt in the construction of the BC Railway, 5 April 1977. Also, reaction from NDP MLA Gary Lauk. TRACK 2: Bennett's speech to the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, Victoria, 30 April 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0025 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Announcements concerning BC Ferries RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed, and Transportation Minister Jack Davis comments on the question of ferry routes and rates, 21 April 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett discusses the upcoming rate reductions for ferry services, 22 April 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0026 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Announcement concerning railway development and Pharmacare RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-10 & 12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett, Economic Development Minister Don Phillips and federal Justice Minister Ron Basford at a press conference about the $10 million agreement on Northern Coal and Railway development, 10 May 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett announces the introduction of a universal pharmacare system for BC, 12 May 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0027 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: on ferry rates and Governor Dixy Lee Ray RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-12 & 17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett announces new rates for BC Ferries, 12 May 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett comments on the cancellation of the visit to Victoria by Washington Governor Dixy Lee Ray. Also, Conservative leader Scott Wallace comments on the cancellation, 17 May 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0028 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Announces the reconvening of the Legislature RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett announces that the Legislature will re-convene on 13 June 1977. 26 May 1977. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0029 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Answers questions from Courtenay students RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett answers questions from students of Courtenay High School, 26 May 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: T1707:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Reaction to previous speech by Quebec Premier Rene Levesque RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-01-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's reaction to a speech by Premier Rene Levesque of Quebec, 26 January 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to Social Credit fund raising dinner RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-01-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to a Social Credit Party fund-raising dinner, Victoria, 26 January 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Reaction to alleged political blacklist RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-02 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's reaction to allegations of a political blacklist in the Ministry of the Environment, and an announcement of an investigation into the leaking of confidential information, 2 February 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0042 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conferences on BCR and Legislative sitting length, and new investment corporation RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-06 & 09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's press conference on the BC Railway, Railwest and the length of the current legislative session, 6 June 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett announces the formation of a major new private investment corporation, 9 June 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0043 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conferences on Ontario election, NDP caucus, unemployed RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-10 & 14 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett comments on the election of a Conservative minority government in Ontario, 10 June 1977. Also, Human Rights Director Kathleen Ruff comments on the Human Rights Code. TRACK 2: Bennett criticizes the NDP for their boycott of the Legislative Assembly, and also speaks about unemployment, 14 June 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0044 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on Vancouver resource board, Canada Day message RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-28 & 07-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett comments on the protests of the Downtown Eastside Residents' Association about the elimination of the Vancouver Resource Board. Also, the comments of Bruce Eriksen of DERA. 28 June 1977. TRACK 2: Bennett's Canada Day message, 1 July 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0045 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Welcomes Alcan pipeline route recommendation ; News conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-01-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett welcomes the recommendations of the National Energy Board for the Alcan pipeline route. TRACK 2: News conference, 10 January 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to Kamloops chamber of commerce RECORDED: Kamloops (B.C.), 1976-10-13 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett addresses the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, 13 October 1976.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.R. Bennett: interviewed by Gerald Utting of the Toronto Star RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-01 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Gerald Utting of the Toronto Star, 1 February 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): W.R. Bennett: interviewed by Roy Jacques of CKWX RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Roy Jacques of radio station CKWX, 3 February 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by John Mackin of CKDA RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-03 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by John Mackin of radio station CKDA, 3 February 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview by CP Reporters Mac Morrison and Terry O'Neil RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-17 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Canadian Press reporters Mac Morrison and Terry O'Neil, 17 February 1977.;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0076 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Addresses Social Credit convention RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-11-04 [or 5?] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett addresses the 1977 Social Credit provincial convention. He says that the purpose of Social Credit was not just to defeat the NDP, but to provide a better life for the people of the province. Outlines accomplishments of the Social Credit government: aid to seniors, universal pharmacare, extended health care, hospital construction, education reform, recreational facilities, juvenile law reform, anti-drug program, ombudsman, quarterly financial reports, auditor general, crown corporations, Reporting Act, better relations with municipalities, better relations with the government of Canada. Talks about federal/provincial ferries agreement, DREE agreement, ARDA agreement, BCR agreement; pledges not to abandon BCR; praises cabinet ministers and Social Credit MLAs; says Social Credit government is a team effort; says the government has an economic plan for BC; mining policy. TRACK 2: Forestry policy; new investment in the forest industry; says BC and Alberta are bright spots in Canada; one of the best records of new job creation in Canada; best record of man days lost due to strikes and lockouts in recent history in BC; discusses positive economic impact of the Alcan pipeline; demands national economic plan, cuts in government spending; calls for national unity. November 4 [or 5?], 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0077 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: "Ask the Cabinet" question and answer session at Social Credit convention RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-11-03 or 04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: An "Ask the Cabinet" question-and-answer session at the 1977 Social Credit convention, moderated by Premier Bill Bennett. Questions regarding child custody hearings; seat belt legislation; enforcement of labour legislation; ferry workers; property tax rates versus mill rates; [interruption as a pie is thrown in Bill Vander Zalm's face]; recreation grants, Vancouver Finlandia club; plans to make the BC economy more productive; pollution in Okanagan Lake; seat belt legislation; comments of Judge L. Bewley regarding women; decentralization of the court system. TRACK 2: Questions regarding government accountability to the convention; decrease in number in non-residential hunters; release of agricultural land from government to farmer and land leasing; Vancouver-Kitimat ferry service; Indian land claims, including Nishga claims; new campsites; why the Lord's Day Act is not enforced; auto insurance rates; balanced budgeting; impaired driving; education priorities; universities; advertising in English textbooks; monorail rapid transit. November 3 or 4, 1977. [Continues on T1707:0077.]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0078 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: "Ask the Cabinet" question and answer session at Social Credit convention (cont'd) RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-11-03 or 04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: [Continues from T1707:0077, track 2.] Questions regarding corporation capital tax; penalties against impaired drivers for causing death in accidents; culpability of union members for damage or injury due to job action; money for university education; core curriculum; difficulties in getting a small company going. November 3 or 4, 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T4317:0002 - 0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett interview #1 - 2 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1986-09-11 SUMMARY: One in a series of interviews with politicians and other people associated with the B.C. Social Credit Party during the premiership of W.R. Bennett and the early days of William Vander Zalm's premiers;hip, up to April 1987.;

CALL NUMBER: T4317:0004 - 0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett interview #3 - 4 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1986-11-29 SUMMARY: Continuation of above.;

CALL NUMBER: T4317:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett interview #5 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1987-03-07 SUMMARY: Continuation of above.;

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1988-03-23 SUMMARY: Bill Hobrough, head of the Electronics Manufacturers Association of B.C., and Miko Leung, a businessman who is expanding his operation to take advantage of free trade. One in a series of freelance int;erviews by Gary Marcuse on the impact of free trade on B.C.;

CALL NUMBER: T0701:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill King comments on alleged political blacklist RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: MLA William King (NDP, Revelstoke-Slocan) comments on an alleged "political blacklist", February 2, 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T0701:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill King comments on Hydro chief Robert Bonner's other responsibilities RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: MLA Bill King (NDP, Revelstoke-Slocan) questions whether Hydro chairman Robert Bonner, with his many other directorships and assorted responsibilities, has sufficient time to carry out his duties to the crown corporation. King also questions whether there might not be a conflict of interest between Bonner's responsibilities at Hydro and his duties at other private firms. Questioned by reporters, King outlines the other positions that Bonner holds. [TRACK 2: blank.]

CALL NUMBER: T0985:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: Comments on Partis Quebecois victory RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976-11-16 SUMMARY: Bill Vander Zalm comments on the election victory of the Parti Quebecois, November 16, 1976. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: Speech to Victoria chamber of commerce and public service workers RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-16 & 17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Human Resources minister William N. Vander Zalm's speech to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, February 16, 1977. TRACK 2: Vander Zalm questions the productivity of public servants, February 17, 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: News conference regarding allowances for handicapped and seniors RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-04 & 13 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Human Resources minister William N. Vander Zalm announces new rates for the handicapped person's allowances, March 4, 1977. TRACK 2: Vander Zalm describes new guidelines for senior citizens' homemaker services, March 13, 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: news conferences regarding public service workers and family welfare RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-14 & 17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Human resources minister Bill Vander Zalm says that he will not apologise to the BC Government Employees Union for remarks made earlier about the productivity of public servants. Claims to have been misquoted, March 14, 1977. TRACK 2: Vander Zalm discusses GAIN rates, family welfare, marriage counselling, March 17, 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: News conferences regarding Pharmacare and legislative behaviour RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-24 & 30 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm comments on possible changes in the Pharmacare program, March 24, 1977. TRACK 2: Vander Zalm denies lying to the Legislature as claimed by opposition leader Dave Barrett, March 30, 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: News conferences regarding Pharmacare and Browndale homes RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-01 SUMMARY: Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm restricts the sales of over the counter drugs under Pharmacare, 1 April 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: On welfare policy and welfare rates RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-13& 21 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm explains that it is likely that a man will be removed from welfare roles if he gets $1,000 reward for returning stolen money, 13 April 1977. TRACK 2: Vander Zalm announces new welfare rates, 21 April 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: On Victoria community action group RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-26 SUMMARY: Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm discussing the funding of the Victoria Community Action Group. Also, funding for the Victoria Community Action Group's spokesperson, Sharon McBain, 26 April 1977. CALL NUMBER: T0985:0009 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm: On changes in welfare rules and Vancouver resources board RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08 & 09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Bill Vander Zalm, Minister of Human Resources, conducts a press conference to explain the recent changes in the BC government's welfare policy, 19 August 1977. TRACK 2: In a press conference, Vander Zalm begins debate on the Vancouver Resources Board phase out and is criticised by VRB manager Dave Schreck, 16 September 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T4317:0037 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm interview #1 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1986-09-04 SUMMARY: One in a series of interviews with politicians and other people associated with the B.C. Social Credit Party during the premiership of W.R. Bennett and the early days of William Vander Zalm's premiers;hip, up to April 1987.;

CALL NUMBER: T4317:0038 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm interview #2 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1986-12-15 SUMMARY: Continuation of above.;

CALL NUMBER: T4317:0039 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm interview #3 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1987-01-24 SUMMARY: Continuation of above.;

CALL NUMBER: T4317:0040 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm interview #4 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1987-04-25 SUMMARY: Continuation of above.;