News item. Women's rally at the Legislature. Placards read: "Sexism is a social disease" and "Sexism affects the mind." Bob McClelland, Minister of Health, is interviewed. He has been presented with a brief which outlines health concerns of women. Unidentified women speakers talk about health rights of women (poor sound) and the need for more day care centres.

News item. B.C. Finance Minister Evan Wolfe says that for the first three months of 1976, "Government operations will show a substantial deficit at year end." He notes that for the first three-month period, revenue is down 3.5 percent while spending is up by 0.9 percent. The government had hoped to have a balanced budget for this period. There is already a serious cash shortage of $33 million. The projected budget deficit will be $125 million for 1976. The government may have to make "drastic cuts in expenditure" if the economy does not pick up.

News item. "British Columbia financial and economic review": At a press conference, Evan Wolfe, BC's Minister of Finance,says that the "budget for the previous year . . . was excessive, and in the amount of $3.2 billion dollars, an increase of 50 percent over the previous year." He adds, "The revenues put forward to balance that budget were simply not attainable."

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0010 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The Department of Public Works, fiscal policy and comments on unions PERIOD COVERED: 1955-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Plans for the development of the parliamentary precinct. Comments on the construction of the Museum and Archives complex. Comments on tight fiscal control exercised by Treasury Board. Fires in 1957: the Birdcages and Government House. Chant's interest in the University of Victoria. TRACK 2: Comments on the confidentiality of Treasury Board and cabinet. The Sommers case and comments on political integrity. The 1956 election. Chant's negative comments about organized labour and reaction to them. Discussion of some labour issues: closed shops, compulsory arbitration, public service collective bargaining, and the right to strike in the public sector.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Labour relations and economic development in British Columbia : 1953-1972 PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Pressure groups. Civil Service strike, 1959, and Chant's negative reaction to it. The Carruthers report. Comments on union power and the "closed shop". Problems of commercial monopolies such as the banks. Monetary theory. Economic development in northern B.C. TRACK 2: The plans of Wenner-Gren. More on economic development. Comments on the proper role of governments. The economic system in B.C. CALL NUMBER: T1378:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Comments and opinions of a Social Credit cabinet minister PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The takeover of the B.C. Electric Co. Social Credit a "free enterprise" party. More on the takeover of B.C. Electric Co. Dominion-provincial relations. Language problems in Canada. Chant's negative opinions of P.E. Trudeau. TRACK 2: The morality of P.E. Trudeau. The duties of an elected representative. Chant's strengths and weaknesses as a minister. Press relations. The use of telephones; within the public service. Chant a member of Canadian Club and rotary.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Social life, Phil Gaglardi, the B.C. Building and the 1972 election PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The social side of cabinet duties: state balls, royal visits. Chant's views in favour of the monarchy. Chant's personal support of the Red Ensign as the official flag of Canada. Phil Gaglardi: Chant's lack of personal confidence in him; Chant declines to attend Gaglardi's reinstatement to cabinet; Bennett and Gaglardi. Chant had no "special" friends within the cabinet. Relations between W;.A.C. Bennett and Chant. The planning for the large government building in Vancouver. TRACK 2: More on the 55-story building in Vancouver. Bennett's personal interest in this project. Discussion of the conduct of cabinet meetings. Violent incident in New Westminster during the 1972 election campaign.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The federal Social Credit Party and early B.C. Social Crediters PERIOD COVERED: 1948-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Relations between the federal and provincial wings of the Social Credit Party. Influence of the Alberta Socreds in B.C. Alberta influences directed against Chant. Discussion of the 1951 by-election in Esquimalt. The federal Social Credit Party. TRACK 2: The B.C. Socred ministers took part in varying degrees in federal elections. Chant's comments on the federal Socred leaders: Solon Low, Robert Thompson, Real Caouette. Federal organizing and finances. The split between the federal and provincial wings of the party and Chant's reaction to it. 1962 federal leadership convention. Comments on the roles of Major A.H. Jukes, Peer Paynter and Lyle Wicks in the Social Credit League in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Chant as the Minister of Public Works PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Design and execution of the fountains at the Vancouver Courthouse and the Parliament buildings. Projects of which Chant was particularly proud. More on the B.C. Building, Vancouver. Bennett's interest in the B.C. Building. Problems with the B.C. Building. The Bank of British Columbia. TRACK 2: Bennett's attitudes towards confederation. Bennett's notion of a guaranteed annual income. Chant accepted no gifts from contractors. Comments on the Legislature. Comments on Robert Bonner's departure from the cabinet, 1968. Considerations in the calling of elections.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0016 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): A cabinet minister's life PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Chant discusses cabinet procedures and elections. The period between the 1972 defeat and the NDP takeover of the administration. The 1966 electoral redistribution. Practical and political considerations in redrawing electoral boundaries. TRACK 2: The defections of Don Marshall and Scott Wallace to the Conservatives. Chant's assessment of W.A.C. Bennett as a leader. Comments of Waldo Skillings, Don Smith and Lydia Arsens. Security in the vicinity of the Legislature. General security for the public buildings. Chant's secretary. Chant's decision to retire. Chant's negative feelings towards socialism. Chant describes a typical working day.

CALL NUMBER: T1378:0017 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Personal reflections PERIOD COVERED: 1953-1976 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The work of administering a department. Chant's personal scheduling. Travel. The Social Credit organization in Victoria. Chant's relations with various Victoria city councils. Assessment of the new government of W.R. Bennett. Personal reflections on a life in public office. Main interests and influences: motive power, economic theory, Christianity. The influence of Christianity on Chant's thinking. [TRACK 2: blank? End of interview.)

CALL NUMBER: T4128:0001 - 0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Peter Lougheed interview RECORDED: Edmonton (Alta.), 1983

CALL NUMBER: T4128:0001 - 0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Western premiers interviews RECORDED: [location unknown], 1983 SUMMARY: In a series of wide-ranging interviews, the premiers of Canada's three most western provinces talk with Stephen Hume and William Thorsell of the Edmonton Journal. They discuss what they perceive to be; "the state of the west" and what directions they hope to chart for their respective provinces.;

CALL NUMBER: T4128:0003 - 0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Grant Devine interview RECORDED: Regina (Sask.), 1983

CALL NUMBER: T4128:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett interview RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1983

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Singer Anne Murray is in Vancouver for a concert and talks to Webster about her image. John Baigent, lawyer for the BC Federation of Labor, talks about the legal complications of a new Labor Reform Bill (Bill 19) which he says is unfair to labor.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Grace McCarthy, provincial Minister of Economic Development, discusses the fate of the Expo 86 site located on the north shore of False Creek. Dr. Hamilton Hall, orthopedic surgeon and author of "The Back Doctor", talks about how to avoid back injuries and how to cope with back pain.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Stan Hagen, provincial Minister of Continuing Education and Job Training, talks about BC's student financial aid program. Dr. Birute Galdikas, a primatologist focusing on orangutans, talks about her study. A short video clip shows one of her journeys--courtesy of National Geographic.

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Hagen, Stan

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Mike Harcourt former Vancouver mayor, now leader of the NDP, talks with Jack about his plans to win the next provincial election. They discuss free standing abortion clinics and freedom of choice; the Labour Relations Act; Bills 19 and 20; labour unrest in the province; Native land claims and self government; education; user fees for health care. Then, a story about Canada exporting military commodities. Jack speaks with Dr. Lois Wilson, President of the World Council of Churches, and Ernie Regehr of Project Plowshares [Project Ploughshares].

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: Opening segment partially missing. Part of Jim Matkin's interview is missing. Jim Matkin, President of the Business Council of BC, talks about new labor reform laws. Elsie McMurphy, President of the BC Teachers' Federation, discusses the impact of proposed government labor legislation. Author and evangelist Charles Templeton, discusses scandals involving American evangelists.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Tony Brummet, Minister of Education, and Jack and discuss teachers right to strike, teachers as an essential service, the “Compensation Stabilisation Programme”, the unionization of teachers, the new labour laws in the province, and the BC College of Teachers. Jack welcomes Dr. Henry Morgentaler to discuss the fact that in Canada, there is no “abortion on demand” and the discrimination against women because of race, geography and status. As a survivor of Nazi concentration camps, Dr. Morgentaler explains how injustice, suffering, and oppression have affected him profoundly, and his need to alleviate suffering and injustice. They discuss Dr. Morgentaler’s convictions and acquittals; his deeply held belief in a woman’s right to be in control of her own body, without the interference of lawyers, priests, committees, and the state.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack talks to Minister of Labour Lyall Hanson about new labour legislation regarding strike actions and negotiations. Jack talks to BC Federation of Labour president Ken Georgetti about the new labour legislation. Jack discusses the issue with NDP labour critic Colin Gablemann.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack speaks with Minister of Health, Peter Dueck, about the number of abortions being performed in BC, and a report that proves that BC does not, in fact, have abortion on demand. Premier Vander Zalm requested a policy review of abortion in BC, and now doesn’t like the results. Mr. Dueck and Mr. Vander Zalm intend to increase pressure on women to give up their children for adoption rather than terminating the pregnancy, and would also like to have the Criminal Code redefined to make abortions less available. Jack speaks with NDP MLA Joan Smallwood, Health Critic, about expanding service, and that Mr. Dueck and Mr. Vander Zalm do not understand the World Health Organization’s definition of the phrase “a woman’s health”. A return to homes for unwed mothers is seen as a step backward. “Why was Jack Kempf fired?” Jack Kempf, MLA Omineca, former SoCred Minister of Forests, has crossed the floor to sit as an Independent, after the Attorney General’s investigation into the financial administration of Mr. Kempf’s office. Mr. Kempf’s record keeping has been very sloppy regarding travel expenses, airline bonus points used for his wife, and he owes about $11,500 to the government. Kempf calls himself a sacrificial lamb, and blames all his problems on his staff, rather than taking responsibility for his own mistakes.

Jack starts the show speaking with Maurice Strong, United Nations Advisor on the Commission on Environment and Development. They discuss; famine in Africa; protection of environment versus the economy; the South American rain forest; Chernobyl and Bhopal; creating jobs in pollution control. Then, Jack speaks with John Grace, Federal Privacy Commissioner, regarding the public’s protection of privacy and freedom of information. They discuss; Social Insurance Numbers; information held in the United States; medical and military records. Jack opens the phone lines. Jack speaks with Les Bewley, retired Provincial Court Judge. He and Jack discuss the Canadian Sentencing Commission recommendations; parole; capital punishment; Jack opens the phone lines. To end the show, Jack goes curling at BC Place Stadium.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: To start the show, Jack speaks with Brian Smith, BC Attorney General. They discuss the firing of Cabinet Minister Jack Kempf due to unacceptable financial practices; self-government agreements for First Nations; the introduction of a pilot project of electronic surveillance. Then Jack speaks with Dr. Madsen Pirie, a British economist. They discuss Margaret Thatcher’s policy of privatization.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jake Epp, Minister of Health and Welfare, talks about AIDS. Dr. John O'Brien-Bell, President of the BC Medical Association, refutes the Minister of Finance's claim that BC doctors' fees are substantially higher than in the rest of Canada.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Finance Minister Mel Couvelier and NDP Finance Critic Dave Stupich go over the pros and cons of the new budget. George Erasmus, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, and Chief Joe Mathias of the Squamish Indian Band discuss the issue of aboriginal self-government.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: NDP leader Bob Skelly gives his views on Premier Vander Zalm’s government throne speech. The Right Honorable Geoffrey Palmer, Deputy Prime Minster of New Zealand, is interviewed by Webster.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Live from Victoria, reporter Clem Chapple at the Legislature; Clem and Jack talk about the Vander Zalm government’s Speech from the Throne. In the studio, Jack speaks with Ole Ingstrup, Chair of the National Parole Board. They discuss some individual cases; the Charter of Rights; dangerous offenders and eligibility for parole; mandatory supervision; literacy programs in prison. To end the show, Jack visits the offices of AIDS Vancouver, meets the staff, and discusses the various services provided.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Note: Part of segment three unrecoverable. Jack starts the show with Bob Williams, MLA and NDP Forestry Critic. They discuss Premier Vander Zalm’s honeymoon period; BC Hydro; NorthEast Coal; BC as a silviculture slum; conflicts of interest; privatization of the BC Liquor Control Board. Then, John L. Savage, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Delta alderman, talks to Jack about marketing boards and ethanol.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack starts the show with Tom McMillan, Federal Minister of Environment. They discuss the troubles with the Mulroney government; the Roch LaSalle resignation after being charged with accepting a bribe and influence peddling; logging on Moresby Island, Lyell Island and Windy Bay; the creation of Pacific Rim Park. Jack speaks with Ombudsman Stephen Owen about the role of the Ombudsman; the BC office has the most complaints in the country; the Ombudsman’s duty to report. To close the show, an appearance by Los Trios, a pair of Australian comedians, Neill Gladwin and Steve Kearney, who were in Vancouver to help welcome the world to Expo 86.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Webster questions Premier Bill Vander Zalm. Earle Robertson, manager for Royal Bank of the Western Visa Center, and Don Peacock, Public Affairs manager for the Bank of Montreal, explain why credit cards have such high interest rates.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Gerald Caplan was on a task force to help set Canadian broadcasting policy. He tells Webster the task force’s recommendations. In a prerecorded segment, Webster tours a culinary school (Vancouver Community College) and interviews the school administrator, instructors, and students. Moe Sihota, MLA for Esquimalt-Port Renfrew, talks about the impact of a government ruling that you are not eligible for unemployment insurance compensation (UIC) if you are receiving pension income. Len Luoma and Marty Van Der Weerd are retired military servicemen affected by this ruling and part of an appeal against it.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack starts the show with Mel Couvelier, Provincial Minister of Finance. They discuss the decision to prohibit the funding of Skytrain by the sale of bonds, and reforestation. Jack speaks with Claude Forget, Chairman, UIC Probe. They discuss Mr. Forget’s report and Canada’s unemployment insurance system. To close the show, Jack speaks with Bill Domm, Progressive Conservative MP for Peterborough. Mr. Domm is advocating for the return of capital punishment.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Bruce Strachan of Intergovernmental Relations discusses First Nations land claim issues. Stephen Scott of the Canadian Federation of Students, Jill Spicer (graduate) and Kyong-Ae Kim (student) discuss the rising cost of college tuition and subsequent high debt resulting from school loans.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack starts the show with Jack Kempf, Minister of Forests and Lands. They discuss stumpage fees; softwood lumber; silviculture; employment; tree farm licences; high-grading; Mr. Kempf’s trip to China. Then, a story on local entrepreneurs: Gerry Kiernan of the Fogg 'n Suds, Shirley Price of the Other Phone Store; and Janice Blainey-McShane. To close the show, Jack speaks with Dr. Shaila Misri about depression.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: In a taped video segment Webster interviews Premier Bill Vander Zalm about his opposition to schools teaching safe sex. Dr. John Blatherwick, Medical Health Officer, argues that condoms should be distributed in schools to protect students from AIDS. In another taped video segment, Webster interviews Peter Pocklington on strikes, the free-market system and his political views.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack starts the show with Darlene Marzari, NDP MLA Vancouver-Point Grey, and Joan Smallwood, NDP MLA Surrey-Guildford-Whalley. They are horrified by Claude Richmond’s latest threat to remove children from parents, if parents receiving welfare benefits do not take jobs. They discuss Social Credit’s track record and their policies. Then a story about cochlear implants with Dr. Patrick Doyle, Head of Otolaryngology, St. Paul’s Hospital and Dr. Dietrich Schwarz, Otolaryngology Research, UBC.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: To start the show, Jack speaks with Claude Richmond, Minister of Social Services. They discuss Mr. Richmond’s latest threat in saying that if parents on welfare do not take jobs, their children will be taken away from them. Mr. Richmond refutes the fact that this is a new threat. Jack speaks with Ted Byfield, owner of Western Report magazine, about Alberta’s political and economic problems.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Premier Bill Vander Zalm and Webster discuss conflict of interest. Marjorie Nichols, Vancouver Sun journalist, talks about her experiences covering BC politics.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Lyall Hanson, Minister of Labor and Consumer Services, talks about unions and labor relations. Ian Mahood, past president of the BC Truck Loggers Association and Dan Hanuse, current president of the same association, discuss why they think current politics are hurting the forestry business. Jack interviews Dr. Jerilynn Prior, a Quaker who objects to paying income taxes.