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Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack speaks with Premier Bill Bennett, to discuss: the labour and political unrest in the province in the last several months; Operation Solidarity; the failure of industrial relations; some of the 29 Bills introduced since Mr. Bennett’s re-election; the détente brokered by Jack Munro, IWA President, and Mr. Bennett in Kelowna a few days previous; education funding; the destruction of the Human Rights Commission; the eviction of the Rentalsman; social service cuts. Jack speaks with Bob Plecas, Deputy Provincial Secretary, regarding the agreement reached with the BCGEU.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett. They talk about education, the budget, unemployment, the government deficit, labour unrest, BC Development Bonds, BCRIC.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack and Premier Bill Bennett talk about the economy, a Social Credit ad campaign that cost the taxpayers $433,000.00; a $70,000.00 public opinion poll; cuts to education funding; Denticare; the renters aid tax credit. Jack speaks with Marc Lalonde, Federal Minster of Finance. They discuss the national energy programme; the social safety net; universality; job creation; countervailing duties on lumber; the Macdonald Commission; fiscal recovery.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett; they talk about labour and the economy, as well as the possibility of a fall election; will Mr. Bennett’s government intervene in the BCGEU strike; does he have an economic recovery plan; does he have a mortgage assistance plan.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett regarding Pier BC, the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and Expo 86. They further discuss unions, wage cut backs, public utilities and open the phone lines. Jack Webster Jr. interviews Alexis McKee on the occasion of her tenth birthday; Jack and Alexis sing a song. Linda Webster appears with portions of the Jack Webster family archives; a film clip of Jack from 1967 interviewing Ferdinand Marcos; also a film from 1963 when Jack went to the BC Penitentiary and was taken hostage; also a film clip from the Beatles appearance in Vancouver at Empire Stadium in 1964, with narration by Jack.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Premier Bill Bennett and Jack discuss the First Ministers Conference, the amending formula, and the constitutional debate. They discuss BC economics; BC Resources Investment Corporation; highway and trestle safety; BC Place stadium; Expo ’86.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack speaks with Premier Bill Bennett, they discuss; extra billing by the province’s doctors; Noranda; BCRIC; the awarding of a natural gas pipeline contract to BC Hydro; labour difficulties in the province; the A.L.R. (Agricultural Land Reserve); the most recent budget; the Constitution.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Premier Bill Bennett speaks about the Canadian constitution and the discussions recently held with Prime Minister Trudeau and the other premiers.

The item is an off air recording of a video excerpt from Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Excerpt showing press conference where Premier Bill Bennett discusses the BC Place announcement. Jack Webster and Brian Coxford comment on Bennett’s press conference and show the concept drawings. Webster opens the phone lines; metric system halted; Marathon Real Estate.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Webster interviews Premier Bill Bennett. Reviewing the governance by the Social Credit Party during its first six months, topics include; tax cuts; BCRIC distribution; the appointment of Paul Manning for BC Place Stadium development; politicians going on junkets; natural gas, present technology and coal deposit development; BC Ferries; agricultural land. Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Provincial election week, May 10, 1979. Webster interviews Premier Bill Bennett (Social Credit). Campaign discussion include; 4% civil tax budget; spending; taxes; municipalities; hospital funding and jobs; health care; BC Petroleum School Board authorities, nationalization of oil and natural resource rights by the NDP; nuclear energy; uranium mining; rent control; BCRIC; Yukon and Alaska rail link; mining royalties; Election Expenses Act; heroin treatment programmes; BC Hydro; condo legislation; Strata Act; dental care; right to work legislation; Essential Services Act; taxes on alcohol; rights legislation for auto insurance; the Coquihalla Pass; CTC; equalization payments to the Federal Government.

The item is an off air recording of an excerpt of Jack Webster's popular tv show. Premier Bill Bennett is interviewed by Jack Webster. The first five minutes of the recording are missing.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett. Topics include; election, budget; Canadian constitutional proposals and regional representation in the Senate with five regions; BC Hydro; postal strike; upgrading the Port Nelson extension; the PNE; lottery funds; detox centres and programmes; Northwood Mills and timber; cutting quotas going overseas. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster comments on the postal strike. He interviews Gordon Fairweather, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and discusses; the Canadian Human Rights Code and guidelines for employers; Human Rights Tribunals; Kathleen Ruff; artificial barriers; discrimination in Canada; forbidden questions due to military service, marital status, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, and medical history. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day’s guests.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Recollections of years as the wife of Premier W.A.C. Bennett PERIOD COVERED: 1897-1952 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-08-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mrs. May Bennett discusses her personal and family background: life in Alberta, education, teaching school. Meeting W.A.C. Bennett at a young people's church group in Edmonton. Marriage, 1927. Life at Westlock, Alberta. Moving to Kelowna, 1930. TRACK 2: Establishing the Bennett household in Kelowna during the 1930s. Relationships within the Bennett family. The characters of each of the Bennett children: Anita, R.J., and Bill. Religion and discipline in the Bennett home. Hobbies and activities of the Bennett children. The role of housekeeper Winnifred Earl, in the Bennett home. W.A.C. Bennett's entry into politics. The 1952 election. (End of interview)

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Interview with May Bennett, CHIM-FM, Kelowna PERIOD COVERED: 1897-1978 RECORDED: Kelowna (B.C.), 1978-08 SUMMARY: A radio program based upon an interview with Mrs. May Bennett, recorded by Jaquie Czernin for CHIM-FM Kelowna, August 1978.;

CALL NUMBER: T0995:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Minister without Portfolio, 1966-1972 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Grace McCarthy recalls the first time she met W.A.C. Bennett. Relations with the Premier as a member of the Vancouver Parks Board. General impressions of W.A.C. Bennett as Premier. W.A.C. Ben;nett and Vancouver. Reasons for W.A.C. Bennett's image in the press. Early views of Social Credit. Comments on her husband's involvement in Social Credit politics. Civic politics in Vancouver. Backgro;und to decision to run as a Social Credit candidate in the provincial election of 1966. Recollections of the 1966 election. First impressions as an MLA. Reaction to being appointed a Minister without Portfolio. Frustration of serving in cabinet without a portfolio after the first few years. During the period she served under W.A.C. Bennett he was becoming increasingly shielded from reality. Reasons for the lack of intra-governmental communication during the last years of W.A.C. Bennett's government. TRACK 2: Government and teamwork. Comments on cabinet under W.A.C. Bennett. Comparison between; government during W.A.C. Bennett's tenure as Premier and the government of Bill Bennett. Different attitudes towards development in B.C. W.A.C. Bennett's attitude toward government. Representing British Columbia on behalf of the Premier at the 1968 Premiers' Conference in Saskatchewan. Intuition that she would attend the conference. Comments on the conference. Discussion of remarks made in correspondence found in W.A.C. Bennett's papers concerning the conference. W.A.C. Bennett's attitude toward conferences. Preparation for the conference. Reasons why she was asked to represent the province at the conference. Comments on electioneering. Running a campaign in a dual-member constituency. Recollection of her seat-mate in Vancouver-Little Mountain, Les Peterson. CALL NUMBER: T0995:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Recollections of W.A.C. Bennett and B.C. politics RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Grace McCarthy discusses the changing nature of Social Credit in British Columbia, 1952-72. Social Credit as the party of business. Political parties as coalitions. Comments on the character of the NDP in British Columbia. Objections to socialism. Socialism and communism. Individual freedom versus state control. Government intervention in the economy. Evaluation of different leaders of the NDP in B.C.: Robert Strachan, Thomas Berger, David Barrett. The NDP in opposition. The role of a parliamentary opposition. Polarization in British Columbia politics. The inevitability of the opposition becoming government. TRACK 2: The possibility of W.A.C. Bennett entering federal politics in Canada. The possibility that W.A.C. Bennett intended to retire prior to 1972. W.A.C. Bennett and premonitions. W.A.C. Bennett and the power of positive thinking. W.A.C. Bennett's loyalty to colleagues. Comments on theories of predestination. W.A.C. Bennett's government was not a "one-man-government". Reasons why voters in B.C. would not admit to supporting Social Credit. Loyalty as a political weakness of W.A.C. Bennett. W.A.C. Bennett's strengths and weaknesses as a leader. W.A.C. Bennett as a shy man. His attitude toward women. Reaction to and the effect of Robert Bonner's resignation as Attorney-General, 1968. Recollection of Bonner's victory in the Cariboo by-election in 1966. CALL NUMBER: T0995:0008 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): The 1972 provincial election RECORDED: [location unknown], 1980 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Grace McCarthy discusses the Social Credit cabinet's tour of British Columbia in the spring of 1972. Press coverage of the tour. The climax of the tour at a meeting at New Westminster which resulted in a violent demonstration by organized labour. Reasons for the angry demonstration. Press commentary on the event. Reaction to the demonstration. The changing nature of the political climate in B.C. in the early 1970s. Reasons for the decline of Social Credit in the period leading up to the 1972 election. The calling of elections under the leadership of W.A.C. Bennett. As Minister without Portfolio, she assumed responsibility for the provincial Job Opportunities Program. Work in the area of social policy. Personal feelings going into the 1972 election campaign. Recollection of election night, 1972. The fickle loyalties of some Socred supporters. Speaking with Premier Bennett on election night. Reaction to the defeat of the government. General reflections on the election. [TRACK 2:; blank?] (End of interview)

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

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.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Vander Zalm interview : [for Westar Timber Magazine] RECORDED: [location unknown], 1986-12-05 SUMMARY: An interview with recently-elected BC premier Bill Vander Zalm, recorded for an article in Westar Timber Magazine.;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0007 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: T1707:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Federal/provincial negotiations RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-14 & 1977-03-01 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett's press conference regarding his recent trip to Ottawa. 14 February 1977. TRACK 2: Press conference with Premier Bill Bennett and federal Transport Minister Otto Lang, 1 March 1977.

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

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

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

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

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0025 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.