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The collection comprises audio recordings of interviews, news conferences, press events, election campaigns, speeches, and other activities related to provincial politics in British Columbia, recorded and compiled by BC Radio News, mainly between 1975 and 1981. Many of these recordings feature New Democratic Party leader David Barrett or Social Credit Party leader (and Premier) Bill Bennett. In addition, there are recordings of Bennett's key cabinet colleagues, as well as MLAs from both sides of the legislature.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences, speeches and interviews given by Dave Barrett.

T1704:0101: David Barrett victory speech to party workers and his first press conference as Premier-Elect, 30 August 1972.

T1704:0102: Premier David Barrett announces the 1975 provincial general election, 3 November 1975.

T1704:0103: Premier David Barrett's final speech of the 1975 provincial election campaign, Port Coquitlam, 9 December 1975.

T1704:0104: Premier David Barrett on election day, 11 December 1975: comments on casting his ballot, and his reaction to the NDP defeat.

T1704:0105: Dave Barrett comments on the appointment of a Royal Commission into the operation of the BC Railway, 8 February 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1769:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gordon Gibson Jr.: Comments on appointment of Royal Commision into BC Railway RECORDED: [location unknown], 1975-02-08 SUMMARY: Gordon Gibson Jr. comments on the appointment of a royal commission to investigate the operation of the BC Railway, 1975-02-08. CALL NUMBER: T1769:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gordon Gibson Jr.: Press conferences RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02 & 03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: BC Liberal Leader Gordon Gibson Jr. alleges that the government is having secret meetings with the coal industry and keeping information from the public, 1977-02-08. Gibson accuses Forests Minister Tom Waterland of threatening industry, 1977-02-17. Gibson criticizes Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm for his treatment of the handicapped, 1977-03-28. Gibson comments on his three-hour filibuster to protest government handling of the Legislature, 1977-02-28. TRACK 2: Gibson questions the efficacy of the BC Development Corporation trying to have land removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve, 1977-03-02, and response from Economic Development Minister Don Phillips. CALL NUMBER: T1769:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gordon Gibson Jr.: Press conferences RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-05 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Gordon Gibson Jr. complains about being left off the Agriculture committee that will be investigating the food industry, 1977-04-05. TRACK 2: Gibson expresses concern about the future public costs of pensions, 1977-04-05. CALL NUMBER: T1769:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gordon Gibson Jr.: On government negotiations and unemployment RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-14 & 18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Gordon Gibson Jr. condemns government inaction on unemployment, 1977-04-14. TRACK 2: Gibson comments on federal-provincial negotiations for rail and ferry transportation, 1977-04-18. CALL NUMBER: T1769:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gordon Gibson Jr.: Freedom of information and bikeways RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-23 & 1977-07-05 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Gordon Gibson Jr. comments on his Access to Information Act, introduced this date, 1977-06-23. TRACK 2: Gibson proposes that one percent of the Highways budget be set aside for bicycles, 1977-07-05. CALL NUMBER: T1769:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gordon Gibson Jr.: On ICBC advertising and BC Housing Corporation RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Gordon Gibson Jr. says that Education Minister Pat McGeer is guilty of patronage in awarding ICBC advertising contracts, 1977. Also: NDP MLA Charles Barber on the same topic. TRACK 2: Gibson accuses former BC Housing Corporation Chairman Werner Paulus of conflict of interest, 1977-07. CALL NUMBER: T1769:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Gordon Gibson Jr.: On liquor ads and language rights RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-07-14 & 26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Gordon Gibson Jr. calls on the provincial government to run anti-alcohol advertising, 1977-07-14. TRACK 2: Gibson comments on the problem of minority language rights in British Columbia, 1977-07-26.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences etc. held by Bill Vander Zalm.

T0985:0001: Bill Vander Zalm comments on the election victory of the Parti Quebecois, November 16, 1976.

T0985:0002 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.

T0985:0003 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.

T0985:0004 track 1: Human resources minister Bill Vander Zalm says that he will not apologize 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.

T0985:0005 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.

T0985:0006: Human Resources minister Bill Vander Zalm restricts the sales of over the counter drugs under Pharmacare, 1 April 1977.

T0985:0007 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.

T0985:0008: 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.

T0985:0009 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 criticized by VRB manager Dave Schreck, 16 September 1977.

The item is an audio recording of an interview with Robert Sommers.

In an interview by Scott Dixon of CFAX Radio, former BC cabinet minister Robert E. Sommers (1911-2000) discusses "the Sommers Affair" of the 1950s. While serving as BC's Minister of Lands and Forests (1952-1956), Sommers was accused of accepting bribes in connection with the issuance of forestry management licences by his department. A number of forestry company officials were charged with giving bribes, and Sommers was charged with receiving them. Sommers was eventually tried, and in 1958 he was convicted on five of the seven counts. As a result, he was the first elected politician in the British Commonwealth to be jailed for corruption. Sommers discusses some details of the episode and its impact on the Social Credit government of W.A.C. Bennett; his own actions in response to the allegations; and his arrest and conviction. He also discusses the role of Attorney-General Robert Bonner.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Don Phillips.

T0933:0001 track 1: Minister of Economic Development Don Phillips rejects charges by NDP MLA Gary Lauk that a conflict of interest exists in the Economic Development Department assisting Finning Tractor to find a location in BC. (1977-02-14)
Track 2: Don Phillips comments on charges by NDP MLA Charles Barber that the cabinet tried to interfere with the operation of the BC Railway. Also, Barber is heard repeating his claims. (1977-02-16)

T0933:0002 track 1: Economic Development Minister Don Phillips says that BC people must become more "pro-development" in their attitudes. (1977-03-14)
Track 2: Don Phillips discusses his upcoming trip to Ottawa; to meet with federal cabinet ministers, especially on the matter of coal exports. (1977-03-16)

T0933:0003 track 1: Economic Development Minister Don Phillips is hopeful that Railwest Manufacturing Company will receive an order for railway cars. He also comments on the possibility of placing a steel mill at Roberts Bank. (1977-03-22)
Track 2: Economic Development Minister Don Phillips discusses steel mills, aid to ski hill operators, and his search for an executive assistant. (1977-03-31)

T0933:0004 track 1: Economic Development Minister Don Phillips comments on the release of the interim report from the BC Railway Royal Commission. The report calls for closure of the Fort Nelson extension, but Phillips says the extension will remain open pending further studies. Asked whether the government or the board of the railway will make the final decision, Phillips says that the decision will be made by the government. (1978-04-12).

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Allan Williams.

T1146:0001 track 1: Labour minister Allan Williams announces the firing of the Workers' Compensation Board, 16-Feb-1977.
Track 2: Williams press conference following a meeting with the BC Federation of Labour; also, reaction of Len Guy, BCFL secretary, 17-Mar-1977.

T1146:0002 track 1: Labour minister Allan Williams names the new Workers' Compensation Board, 17-Feb-1977.
Track 2: Williams says he will not stop preparatory work on the Revelstoke Dam. Also, Williams reacts with surprise to the initial position of the IWA on their upcoming contract talks, 28-Feb-1977.

T1146:0003 track 1: Labour minister Allan Williams comments on a meeting with the BC Federation of Labour, and expresses his opposition to provincial wage controls, 01-Mar-1977.
Track 2: Williams comments on the subject of the native land claims of the Stuart-Trembleur Indians, 04-Mar-1977.

T1146:0004 track 1: Labour minister Allan Williams discusses an upcoming meeting with Native groups about "cut off lands", 17-Mar-1977.
Track 2: News conference following the first-ever meeting between federal government, provincial government and Native groups on the subject of native land claims relating to the "cut off lands" question, 18-Mar-1977: Philip Joe, Warren Allmand, and Allan Williams.

T1146:0005 track 1: Labour minister Allan Williams comments on continuing high unemployment, 14-Apr-1977.
Track 2: Williams on the appeal by SPEC concerning the Revelstoke Dam, 21-Apr-1977.

T1146:0006 track 1: In a news conference, Allan Williams announces the introduction of Bill 92, the Essential Services Disputes Act, and details its provisions, 19-Oct-1977.
Track 2: Williams discusses the provisions of Bill 92 in a press conference. He emphasizes that the Bill is not intended to affect the private sector, but to prevent strikes and lockouts in the public sector, 19-Oct-1977.

T1146:0007 track 1: In a news conference, Labour Minster Allan Williams announces that the Revelstoke Dam project will be allowed to proceed under BC Hydro direction. He details the functions and responsibilities of the various officials, organizations and committees involved in the project. He also suggests the creation of an organization independent of BC Hydro to estimate energy requirements, and that existing energy legislation be reviewed; 12-Sep-1977.
Track 2: At a Federal-Provincial Labour Ministers conference, Williams releases the provincial government position on Nisga'a land claims. B.C. takes the position that aboriginal title does not exist. Williams discusses in general the status of Indians in B.C. and states that Indians themselves must be involved in any solutions. He states that it is the provincial government's responsibility to make the Indians' future a more equitable one; 25-Jan-1978.

The item is an audio recording of press conferences etc. with Grace McCarthy.

T0995:0001 track 1: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy is against "double funding" of university professors when they act as consultants to the government, February 16, 1977.
Track 2: Speech given by the Minister of Travel Industry, Grace McCarthy, to the Victoria Visitors Information Bureau luncheon, February 23, 1977.

T0995:0002 track 1: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy on the authorisation for payment of BC Railway officials, March 10, 1977.
Track 2: McCarthy comments on her former allegation that the [1972-1975] NDP government were forming a "secret police", March 11, 1977.

T0995:0003 track 1: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy news conference regarding lotteries and the Pacific National Exhibition board, March 23, 1977.
Track 2: McCarthy on plans for the upcoming Captain James Cook bicentennial (1778-1978), April 5, 1977.

T0995:0004 track 1: Travel Industry Minister Grace McCarthy criticizes environmental groups who are urging tourists to stay away from the Okanagan because of the use of the herbicide 2,4-D [2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid] in the area, June 13, 1977.
Track 2: Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy denies NDP accusations of wasting money on carpets for her office. Also: Alex Macdonald reacts to counter charges, July 6, 1977.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences given by Evan Wolfe.

T0988:0004 track 1: Evan Wolfe, Minister of Finance, conducts a press conference to rebut opposition statements that the number of warrants issued by the Social Credit government indicates a budget deficit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1978. Recorded February 24, 1978.
Track 2: Evan Wolfe discusses the possible costs of not having raised provincial taxes in 1976. Press conference recorded April 17, 1978.

T0988:0005 track 1: Evan Wolfe, Minister of Finance, conducts a press conference to release the first quarter financial report for the fiscal year 1977-78. Recorded August 8, 1977.
track 2: Evan Wolfe releases mid-year economic report for the fiscal year 1977/78 in a press conference. Recorded September 1, 1977.

T0988:0006 track 1: Evan Wolfe, Minister of Finance, conducts a press conference to release the second quarterly report for the period ending September 30, 1977. He discloses $100 million cash surplus from sales tax and natural resource revenues. October 26, 1977.
Track 2: Evan Wolfe holds a press conference to discuss the budget and announce a sales tax reduction from 7% to 5%. He also gives details on new job creation programs. April 10, 1978.

T0988:0007 track 1: Finance Minister Evan Wolfe delivers the year-end financial report for fiscal year 1977/78. He reports a surplus of $140.5 million. September 20, 1978.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Dave Stupich.

T1248:0001: David Stupich, NDP financial critic, comments on the Social Credit government's recently released quarterly financial report. March 1, 1977.

T1248:0002: In a press conference, NDP MLA Dave Stupich, Liberal leader Gordon Gibson (Jr.) and Conservative leader Victor Stephens review and criticize the provincial budget. There is some speculation that it is an election budget, putting the Socred government in position to call a fall election. April 10, 1978.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences and speeches given by Bill Bennett.

T1707:0015 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.

T1707:0016: Premier Bill Bennett addresses a Social Credit Party meeting in Victoria, 23 February 1977.

T1707:0017 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.

T1707:0018 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.

T1707:0019 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.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences and speeches made by Bill Bennett.

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.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Jack Davis.

T1209:0001 track 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses changes in the legislation regarding natural gas, 26 February 1977.
Track 2: Davis discusses the size of ferry crews on the BC Ferries vessels, 28 February 1977.

T1209:0002 track 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses possible oil pipeline routes in BC, and potential environment effects, 1 March 1977.
Track 2: Davis introduces automobile seat belt legislation, 15 March 1977.

T1209:0003 track 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses problems related to natural gas export contracts, 23 March 1977.
Track 2: Davis announces reduced penalties for seat belt infractions, 24 March 1977. Also: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown applauds the announcement of the Human Resources Minster that there will be no "deductible" charge for Pharmacare, 24 March 1977.

T1209:0004 track 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, on northern ferry transportation and the Revelstoke Dam situation, 19 April 1977.
Track 2: Davis on BC Tel rates, 17 May 1977.

T1209:0005 track 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, on BC Ferries, BC Steamships, and MIT energy report, 17 May 1977.
Track 2: Davis doesn't like Cherry Point, Washington, as a potential location for an oil port, 3 June 1977.

T1209:0006 track 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, says nuclear power plants are not required in BC, 17 June 1977. Also: NDP MLA Dave Stupich on municipal finance, [same date?].
Track 2: Davis on seat belt legislation and the Alcan Pipeline route, 4 July 1977. Also: Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm on the abolition of the Vancouver Resources Board, [same date?].

T1209:0007 track 1: Jack Davis, Social Credit MLA (North Vancouver - Seymour), explains the reasons why he resigned as Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, pending the outcome of an RCMP investigation into his air travel expenses. Davis admits that he traded-in first class airplane tickets for regular fare tickets and pocketed the difference. But, Davis says, he did not claim some other expenses he could have claimed, and the refunds he received were kept in lieu of claiming for those other items. Davis also says that he reimbursed the government for some of the difference. The press questions Davis extensively regarding the specifics of what he did, as well as about details surrounding his resignation. April 3 [?], 1978.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences, speeches and interviews given by Dave Barrett.

T1704:0113 track 1: Opposition Leader Dave Barrett describes the NDP's position on aid to independent schools, and his party's boycott of the second reading of the bill, 13 June 1977. Also, the comments of Premier W.R. Bennett, Education Minister Pat McGeer, and NDP MLA Dennis Cocke, 13 June 1977.
Track 2: Barrett says that BC Hydro chairman Robert Bonner should not be setting government policy for nuclear power, 20 June 1977.

T1704:0114 track 1: NDP leader Dave Barrett on the ruling of the Speaker on a question of privilege related to the Public Accounts Committee, 4 July 1977.
Track 2: Barrett on the proposed Alcan pipeline, 7 July 1977. Also, Graham Lea on the Minister of Mines.

T1704:0115 track 1: NDP leader Dave Barrett charges Highways Minster Alex Fraser with patronage and nepotism in the hiring of his former son-in-law; also, Fraser's response, 5 July 1977.
Track 2: Barrett on the same topic, 6 July 1977.

The item is an audio recording of a press conference held by Sam Bawlf.
Sam Bawlf, Minister of Recreation and Conservation, reacts to a brief presented by the Palliser Wilderness Society regarding recreation proposals for the East Kootenays, 10 March 1977.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Bob Skelly.

T2695:0001 track 1: NDP MLA Bob Skelly discusses the proposed spraying of Eurasian milfoil weeds in Okanagan Lake, April 4, 1977.
Track 2: Skelly reacts to the approval of a limited spraying program for the control of spruce budworm in the Fraser Canyon, May 10, 1977.

T2695:0002 track 1: NDP MLA Bob Skelly says that he is pleased with the apparent end of the Kitimat-Edmonton pipeline proposal, June 1, 1977.
Track 2: Skelly discusses charges that three Social Credit MLAs are disqualified from sitting in the legislature because of breaches of the Constitution Act, July 8, 1977.

The item is an audio recording of a tribute to Rae Eddie, former NDP MLA for New Westminster. It was given by Dennis Cocke after Rae Eddie's death on February 7, 1977.

The item is an audio recording of a ceremony and news conference.
Track 1: Swearing-in ceremony for BC's first Auditor General, Erma Morrison. Present are NDP MLA Don Lockstead, Provincial Secretary Grace McCarthy, Attorney General Garde Gardom, Conservative leader Scott Wallace, and Liberal leader Gordon Gibson. Mrs. Morrison discusses her responsibilities and expectations with the press. September 1, 1977.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Rosemary Brown.

T1010:0001: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown (Vancouver-Burrard) comments on her return from a world conference of Blacks held in Nigeria, 1 February 1977.

T1010:0002 track 1: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown speaks to a demonstration of handicapped people in Victoria, 28 February 1977. Also speeches by Progressive Conservative leader Scott Wallace and Liberal leader Gordon Gibson. Track 2: Brown criticizes the new assistance rates for handicapped people announced by Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm, 4 March 1977.

T1010:0003 track 1: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown Criticizes the philosophy of the Minister of Human Resources, Bill Vander Zalm, 14 March 1977.
TRACK 2: Brown criticizes the Social Credit government's decision to eliminate the Vancouver Resources Board, 22 June 1977.

T1010:0004 track 1: Rosemary Brown comments after completing her filibuster regarding the legislation eliminating the Vancouver Resources Board. Brown says she quit talking due to exhaustion. Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm says that the filibuster was "blah", and did not change his mind. September 23, 1977.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Garde Gardom.

T1363:0001 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on the BCR Commission vis-à-vis the M.E.L. Paving case, 1977-02-10.
Track 2: Gardom comments on the purchase of Pacific Western Airlines by the Alberta; government, and on "no major hard-core pornography problems in BC", 1977-02-22.

T1363:0002 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on the retirement of Deputy Minister David Vickers. Also, a statement from David Vickers to the effect that there was no disagreement between him and the Socred government, 1977-03-28.
Track 2: Gardom discusses the standards for prosecuting pornography, 1977-03-28.

T1363:0003 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on the location of the BC Police College and on violence in magazine. Also includes comments of Deputy Attorney-General David Vickers, 1977-04-19.
Track 2: Gardom comments on matters such as the Fred Quilt case, the Good Hope Lake case, and the BC Police College, 1977-04-26.

T1363:0004 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom comments on new family legislation and proposal to withhold equalization payments from Quebec. Also: Municipal Affairs Minster Hugh Curtis comments on meeting with Regional District directors on the topic of the Islands Trust; Forests Minister Tom Waterland on the spraying of spruce budworm; Economic Development Minister Don Phillips on the halting of BC Railway construction; and Education Minister Pat MCGeer on French as a second language in Vancouver schools, 1977-05-19.
Track 2: Gardom announces crackdown on impaired drivers, 1977-05-30.

T1363:0005 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom discusses the problems of fighting organized crime in BC; says that he is seriously considering appointing a crime commission. The role of CLEU in fighting crime, 1977-06-14.
Track 2: Gardom explains the Ombudsman Act, 1977-06-20.

T1363:0006 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom announces the possibility of jail sentences for juvenile offenders, 1977-06-21.
Track 2: Gardom explains proposed changes in land conveyancing. Also: Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm on the bill that will abolish the Vancouver Resources Board, 1977-06-22.

T1363:0007 track 1: Attorney-General Garde Gardom conducts a press conference to discuss measures taken to counteract drunken driving, 1977-12-12.
Track 2: In a press conference, Gardom explains the BC government's position on RCMP break-ins, 1978-04-28.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Rafe Mair.

T1280:0001 track 1: Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Rafe Mair discusses the possibility of removing rent controls, 1977-02-10.
Track 2: Mair discusses amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, including tougher regulations for income tax rebaters, 1977-03-10.

T1280:0002 track 1: Rafe Mair says he has nothing to do with Ben Ginter, 1977-03-16.
Track 2: Mair announces the coming into force of the amendments to the Consumer Protection Act dealing with tax rebaters, 1977-03-25.

T1280:0003 track 1: Rafe Mair announces changes in the registration requirements for the travel industry, 1977-03-28. Track 2: Mair discusses the proposed Motor Vehicle Dealers Registration Act, 1977-03-29.

T1280:0004 track 1: Rafe Mair announces B.C.'s new liquor regulations, 1977-03-31.
Track 2: Mair says that rent controls will probably be phased out before the end of the year, 1977-04-04.

T1280:0005 track 1: Rafe Mair introduces legislation covering automobile dealers, 1977-04-04.

T1280:0006 track 1: Rafe Mair discusses the problems of the Vancouver Stock Exchange, 1977-04-13. Also: Mair on the possibility of hotels coming under the jurisdiction of the Rentalsman.
Track 2: Mair on changes to the Landlord and Tenant Act and the liquor regulations, 1977-05-31.

T1280:0007 track 1: Rafe Mair on liquor costs and South African wines, 1977-06-29.
Track 2: Mair discusses proposed Commodities Contracts Act, 1977-06-29.

T1280:0008 track 1: Rafe Mair and his deputy minister, Tex Enemark, comment on new Landlord and Tenant legislation which gives the government the power to de-control rents. The new act also gives additional powers to landlords. Mair expects that controls will begin to be lifted by the end of 1977. Enemark says that controls will be lifted incrementally according to the level of the rent, as well as depending on the vacancy rate in certain areas. 1977-08-17.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Bill Bennett.

T1707:0075 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.

The item is an audio recording of a press conference held by David Anderson.

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.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Evan Wolfe.

T0988:0001: Comments on federal-provincial conference of finance ministers. Includes comments on the anti-inflation program and federal/provincial cost-sharing arrangements. Press conference on February 3, 1977.

T0988:0002 track 1: Finance minister Evan Wolfe describes the new property assessment system for British Columbia, March 25, 1977.
Track 2: Wolfe announces a cost break for BC manufacturers when tendering for public purchasing, June 16, 1977.

The item is an audio recording of various press conferences held by Bob McClelland.

T2689:0001 track 1: Minister of Health Bob McClelland rejects a proposal from the John Howard Society to legalise heroin, 15 February 1977.
Track 2: McClelland says the cabinet decision to release accused murderer Ronald Ingram was a very difficult one and one that should be made by a judge rather than cabinet, 21 March 1977.

T2689:0002 track 1: Minister of Health Bob McClelland discusses the problems of treating suicidally inclined mental health patients. Says that locking them up for their own safety is not a solution, 30 March 1977.
Track 2: McClelland denies that he was attempting to muzzle the Okanagan Health Officer on the issue of using 2,4-D against Eurasian milfoil weed in the Okanagan lakes, 20 June 1977.

T2689:0003 track 1: Health Minister Bob McClelland discusses the 2,4-D control program for Eurasian milfoil weed on the Okanagan lakes, 5 July 1977.

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: 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: T1707:0007 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: T1704:0117 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: On the Alcan pipeline and the end of the legislative session RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-09 & 1977-09-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: NDP leader Dave Barrett says that BC should insist on three conditions being met before approving the Alcan pipeline route: (1) ninety percent of the workers involved should be from BC, and ninety percent of secondary goods and services should be purchased through small business in the province; (2) seven percent of the total capital cost should be set aside in a permanent economic development fund; and (3) there should be a written agreement that the first use of any Canadian arctic gas flowing through the pipeline should be for British Columbians and/or Canadians. 9 August 1977. TRACK 2: NDP leader Dave Barrett comments on the 1977 legislative session. He disagrees with Premier Bennett, who said that the session was very productive. Barrett says very little was accomplished, considering the amount of time spent. Specific legislation is mentioned and commented upon. 27 September 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0118 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett : Submission to the BCR Royal Commission ; Reaction to interim report RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-05 & 1978-04-12 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: NDP leader Dave Barrett comments on his submission to the Royal Commission inquiring into the BC Railway. Barrett challenges the Commission to subpoena him, former Premier W.A.C. Bennett, current Premier W.R. Bennett, and other political figures. 5 December 1977. TRACK 2: Barrett responds to the release of the interim report of the Royal Commission on the BC Railway. Barrett criticizes the government for "sitting on the report" for 90 days; he also criticizes the report, saying that the recommendation to close the Fort Nelson extension is "terrible" and would, if followed through, be; "totally damaging" to "the rational development of the northeast sector" of the province. Barrett says that the Minister of Economic Development should either give a statement that the extension will; be kept open, or he and the government should resign. 12 April 1978. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0119 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett : On state of the province; Barrett, Wallace and Stephens on 1978 Oak Bay by-election RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-01 & 03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: The track begins with an interview with Kathleen Ruff, Director of Human Rights, who discusses discrimination against women in hiring practices in BC, and recommends that municipal governments undertake an affirmative action program. The majority of the track is given over to Dave Barrett, who reacts to the Premier's "state of the province" speech. Barrett's comments are wide-ranging, but deal most extensively with the state of the provincial economy and unemployment. 25 January 1978. TRACK 2: The track begins with a [poorly recorded] interview with former Conservative leader Dr. Scott Wallace, after the polls had closed in the Oak Bay by-election. Wallace believes the early returns clearly show that his successor, Vic Stephens, will win the by-election. Vic Stephens is then interviewed regarding his plans as MLA and as Conservative leader. Stephens then talks to the crowd at his victory party. The next interview is with NDP leader Dave Barrett the following morning. Barrett says that the big loser in the election was Social Credit. He then speculates on the future of BC politics, and compliments Liberal leader Gordon Gibson, saying that he would like to see Gibson stay in provincial politics. March 20 and 21, 1978.

The item is an audio recordings of various press conferences held by Jim Nielsen.

T1019:0001: Comments by Environment Minister James Nielsen on an alleged "political blacklist" in his ministry, 2 February 1977.

T1019:0002 track 1: Environment Minister Jim Nielsen expresses concern about the environmental problems of oil pipelines in British Columbia, 1 March 1977.
Track 2: Nielsen discusses proposed changes to the Greenbelt Act, 25 March 1977.

T1019:0003 track 1: Environment Minister Jim Nielsen comments on the decision by the Land Commission to allow the construction of a sawmill at Houston, 1977.
Track 2: Nielsen comments on the report of the committee investigating the Eurasian milfoil weed problem in Okanagan Lake, 4 April 1977.

T1019:0004 track 1: Environment Minister Jim Nielsen says that the resolution of the Skagit Valley controversy may be years away, 30 May 1977.
Track 2: Nielsen outlines plans for 2,4-D control of Eurasian milfoil weeds in the Okanagan Lakes. Also, Nielsen says he doesn't like the idea of Cherry Point (Washington) as a major oil shipping terminal, 6 June 1977.