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News item. Premier Bennett talks with press regarding the throne speech. Highlights: (1) No discrimination will be shown towards sellers of Autoplan insurance. Rates will be based on drivers' records. (2) The federal government has been asked by the Socreds to protect the rights of BC, both inside and outside its borders, under the terms of the constitution. (3) The new Social Credit government will make all the decisions that relate to the development of "acceptable" energy resources in BC. Premier Bennett refers to solar energy as one of the "exotic powers", and then says that "We don't have the technology in BC . . . to develop them."

News item. Footage shows the swearing-in procedure in a somewhat abbreviated form for the TV cameras. Sam Bawlf comments on plans to develop "new programs". Premier Bill Bennett says: "We're looking for innovation and new ideas, and that will demand fresh people from time to time."

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Year end review press conference RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1976-12-22 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's press conference in Victoria, 22 December 1976, marking one year in office for his Social Credit government.;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0004 - 0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Interview with Vancouver Sun reporter Hall Leiren RECORDED: [location unknown], 1976-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Vancouver Sun reporter Hall Leiren, December 1976 (parts 1-3).;

News item. Premier Bennett with the press. He says: "Running for the Legislature isn't coming down and passing laws to restrict every other group in our society". On restraint: "The MLAs in our party, and we as a government, are prepared to do more than talk about it. -- we are prepared to exhibit leadership . . . in both private and public sectors." NDP MLAs comment: "Promise of vague things to come . . . There is the theme of restraint running through it . . . ." Socreds using the financial situation as "justification" to erode the opposition. Promise of increased assistance for people between ages of 55 and 59 under the Guaranteed Annual Income for Need Act. King on need: "It's the kind of mentality that has politicians playing God in terms of determining whether or not people are in need." Conservative MLA, Scott Wallace, is fairly positive, but says: "It doesn't have any specific advisers". The whole speech, he says, is concerned with the financial difficulties and "the restraint that must be exercised." He doubts the wisdom of "taking the tax off property for people over 65, regardless of their income."

News item. Premier Bennett is interviewed on the Inner Harbour causeway. He says that the Transport and Communications Minister is continually reviewing ferry rate structures. Rates will not go down, even in the tourist season. One of BC's main problems, he says, is the high cost of services, even in the forest industry where "we have lost our competitive edge." The Washington State Ferries, according to Mr. Bennett, do not have BC's high labour costs.

News item. At a Christmas press conference, Premier Bill Bennett says,"This season is marked by the fact that today, I haven't heard a single thing that any of us has said wrong, so far." He comments on the reaction to ICBC rate increases, and then goes on to talk about Dave Barrett. "I personally think that the NDP have a strong leader. In fact, he is the party. I think he is the strongest person to be Leader of the Opposition. . . . Dave Barrett has a lot to contribute to the house, and I think he is effective. He keeps us on our toes, and I expect that in this coming session, he'll give us a lot of hot moments."

News item. "1977 must be a year of restraint in our demands." says Premier Bennett in a year-end message. This pertains to "capital, labour, government, management." He says that 1977 must be a year when "each and every one of us hold the line in the demands we make upon our economy." He say we must let our competitors "catch up to our soaring costs."

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.)

News item. Premier Bill Bennett and Pat McGeer at press conference on Safe Driving Program. Bennett says government had to come up with a new program to encourage safer driving among males under 25. ICBC says the program will cost $12 million, but Bennett says cost will be worth it in terms of saving lives. McGeer says Group 4 (males under 25) will be charged very high premiums.

News item. At a press conference, Premier Bennett to discusses the future of the Cancel Pulp and Paper Mill near Prince Rupert. It seems that Socred government will continue to own and operate this mill under the same arrangement set out by the NDP.

News item. Pricing decisions for public operations and services need to be re-examined by an independent body or agency to ensure that price increases are carefully reviewed before implementation. Compensation for employees in the public sector: (1) Wages (like prices) need to be re-examined; (2) There should be better and more equitable pay levels; (3) Bargaining decisions must be compatible with those in the private sector; (4) Aim for a long-range goal where there would be a fairer bargaining system for public service. Premier Bennett says that there is no intention to "downgrade public services or to cut wages." On the review of the wage structure, he states that there must be "responsible retraint" regarding wages in the public sector.

News item. At a press conference, Premier Bill Bennett talks about the price freeze extension (February 16) and other BC government anti-inflation measures. Bennett outlines the areas where the price freeze will have the most effect, and explains necessity for federal government to reduce tax on provincial resource exports. He talks about the anti-inflation board and the need for both governments to co-operate on an inflation control agreement.

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: T1707:0015 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.

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: T1704:0113 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: On independent schools and nuclear power RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-13 & 20 SUMMARY: 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. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0114 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett : On legislative practice and Alcan pipeline route, July 1977 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-07-04 & 07 SUMMARY: 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. CALL NUMBER: T1704:0115 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Dave Barrett: Charges Alex Fraser with patronage RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-07-05 & 06 SUMMARY: 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.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0046 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Comments on Alcan pipeline proposal RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-09 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett comments on the Alcan pipeline proposal, 9 August 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0047 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: The forthcoming premiers' conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett comments on the forthcoming Premiers' Conference, 12 August 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0048 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Returns from premiers conference on national unity RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-22 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett press conference on his return from the Premiers' Conference on National Unity, 22 August 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0049 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Introduces BC Resources Investment Corporation Act RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett introduces the BC Resources Investment Corporation (BCRIC) Act, 23 August 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0050 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: CBC TV Interview regarding Japan/BC trade relations RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-24 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Doug Lower of CBC Television regarding Japan-BC trade relations, 24 June 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0051 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: CKNW radio interview with Russ Froese RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-24 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Russ Froese of radio station CKNW Vancouver, 24 August 1977.;

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

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

CALL NUMBER: 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.;

News item. Premier Bill Bennett and Industry Minister Don Phillips talk to the press about the plans for the BC Railway's Dease Lake extension, which have bogged down. The federal government was to have helped out financially in 1973 and 1975, but inflationary problems resulted in a federal spending cap being put on the entire project. This line's cost was more than the provincial government could handle, so monetary negotiations were suspended until a later date. The government describes this as a "pause", but NDP MLA Gary Lauk says this is "a euphemism for abandonment of construction of the Dease Lake extension." Lauk says that the economic development and jobs from the northeastern B.C. coal fields will never occur.

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

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0025 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: 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: T1707:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Jack Webster SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Jack Webster of radio station CJOR, Vancouver, 23 March 1977 (part 1).;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Jack Webster SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Jack Webster of radio station CJOR, Vancouver, 23 March 1977 (part 2). Following the Bennett interview, there are short interviews with NDP MLAs Charles Barber a;nd Don Lockstead, who discuss housing and coastal transportation, respectively.;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0023 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Richard Gwynn RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-01-26 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Richard Gwynn of the Toronto Star, 26 January 1977.;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0024 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interviewed by Nick Hills, CBC RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-01-25 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Nick Hills of the CBC, 25 January 1977.;

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0052 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Financial Post interview on European economic mission RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-29 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Jack Schriener of the Financial Post, 29 August 1977, on the subject of the B.C. economic mission to Europe.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0053 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Business Week interview on BC's natural resources and BCRIC RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-09-06 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Mary Ann McNellis of Business Week, 6 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0054 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett : Daily Telegraph interview on BC and its future prospects RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-09-06 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Nora Beloff of the London Daily Telegraph, 6 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0055 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on European mission RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-09-07 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at a news conference on his European economic mission, 7 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0056 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: London (England), 1977-09-09 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at a news conference, London, England, 9 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0057 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to Canada/UK chamber of commerce RECORDED: London (England), 1977-09-09 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's address to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, London, England, 9 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0058 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Bonn (West Germany), 1977-09-20 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett at a news conference, Bonn, West Germany, 20 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0059 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Speech to France/Canada chamber of commerce RECORDED: Paris (France), 1977-09-23 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett's speech to Canada/France Chamber of Commerce, Paris, France, 23 September 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0060 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Summation of European economic mission RECORDED: Paris (France), 1977-09-24 SUMMARY: At a windup press conference at the Intercontinental Hotel, Paris, France, 24 September 1977, Premier Bill Bennett gives a summation of the B.C. economic mission to Europe.; CALL NUMBER: T1707:0061 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on European economic mission RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-09-25 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Victoria on 25 September 1977, Premier Bill Bennett discusses his just-completed European economic mission.;

News item. Premier Bill Bennett describes the proposed Ombudsman Act. He praises the new Act with these words: "This new measure will bring the level of public accountability to an extent not existing anywhere else in Canada."

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Cabinet visit RECORDED: Nelson (B.C.), 1977-06-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Contains CBC radio news coverage of speeches, demonstrations and press interviews in Nelson during the cabinet visit. Citizen demonstration for continuation of four-year program at David Thompson University Centre (formerly Notre Dame University). McGeer speech to demonstrators. Mayor Maglio's reaction to demonstration. Bennett speech to demonstrators. Bennett reaction to demonstration. Bennett makes coal policy announcement. Chabot and Phillips discuss coal policy. TRACK 2: Chabot and Phillips on coal policy (continued). McGeer discusses future of David Thompson University Centre, the demonstration, and the position of the faculty association of Notre Dane University (FANDU). Note: the clip of Rafe Mair speaking on liquor policy was not recorded in Nelson.

News item. Premier Bennett sums up the legislative session as the "most productive session in British Columbia's history." NDP MLA Dave Stupich comments on some of the recent legislation that he's concerned about, including changes in the Succession Duties Act, gift tax, changes in the Land Commission Act, and the Vancouver resources Board legislation.