Month: October 1975

Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [Next steps on the “patriation” of the constitution] to Prime Minister (23 October 1975)

Document Information Date: 1975-10-23 By: R.G. Robertson Citation: Memorandum from R.G. Robertson to Prime Minister (23 October 1975). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). c.c.: Mr. Pitfield Mr. Carter Mr. Jodouin Mrs. Reed Mr. Hurley Miss Macdonald CONFIDENTIAL October 23rd, 1975. MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRIME MINISTER Next steps on the “patriation” of the constitution Thank you for your comments on my memorandum of October 10. Since receiving them, we have been giving further thought to the best way to move ahead in order to avoid the… Read more Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [Next steps on the “patriation” of the constitution] to Prime Minister (23 October 1975)

Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [Next steps on the “patriation” of the constitution] to Prime Minister (21 October 1975)

Document Information Date: 1975-10-21 By: R.G. Robertson Citation: Memorandum from R.G. Robertson to Prime Minister (21 October 1975). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). CONFIDENTIAL October 21st, 1975. MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRIME MINISTER Next steps on the “patriation” of the constitution Since my memorandum to you of October 10, we have here, in the FPRO, considered further the points raised by Chouinard in his telephone conversation with me. That further consideration does not alter the views that I then expressed to you. Further thought, however, throws… Read more Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [Next steps on the “patriation” of the constitution] to Prime Minister (21 October 1975)

Memorandum from Mary Macdonald [Re: Your memorandum to the Prime Minister, October 10, 1975 “Reactions from Quebec to our latest drafts for the proclamation on the constitution”] to R.G. Robertson (21 October 1975)

Document Information Date: 1975-10-21 By: Mary Macdonald Citation: Memorandum from Mary Macdonald to R.G. Robertson (21 October 1975). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). CONFIDENTIAL October 21, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR R.G. ROBERTSON From: Mary Macdonald Re: Your memorandum to the Prime Minister, October 10, 1975 “Reactions from Quebec to our latest drafts for the proclamation on the constitution” The Prime Minister has made the following remarks: Page 1, (a) “Not raised by Bourassa but I agree.” Page. 2, (b) “Not raised by Bourassa. As a last… Read more Memorandum from Mary Macdonald [Re: Your memorandum to the Prime Minister, October 10, 1975 “Reactions from Quebec to our latest drafts for the proclamation on the constitution”] to R.G. Robertson (21 October 1975)

Letter from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Premier Alexander B. Campbell

Document Information Date: 1975-10-20 By: Premier Alexander B. Campbell Citation: Letter from Premier Alexander B. Campbell to Mr. Prime Minister Trudeau (20 October 1975). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). *See PDF for handwritten notes. OFFICE OF THE PREMIER PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CONFIDENTIAL October 20, 1975 The Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada East Block, Parliament Buildings Ottawa, Canada Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: I was pleased to have your letter of April 19, 1975, and to learn that you intend to… Read more Letter from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau to Premier Alexander B. Campbell

Memorandum from James Ross Hurley [Comments on the reaction from Quebec to the latest draft for the Proclamation on the Constitution] to R.G. Robertson (21 October 1975)

Document Information Date: 1975-10-16 By: James Ross Hurley Citation: Memorandum from James Ross Hurley to R.G. Robertson (21 October 1975). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). CONFIDENTIAL October 16, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. R.G. ROBERTSON cc: Mr. F.A.G. Carter Mr. P. Jodouin Mrs. B.J. Reed Comments on the reaction from Quebec to the latest draft for the Proclamation on the Constitution Your memorandum of October 10th to the Prime Minister was rather encouraging, although some of the points raised on the Quebec side could cause problems.… Read more Memorandum from James Ross Hurley [Comments on the reaction from Quebec to the latest draft for the Proclamation on the Constitution] to R.G. Robertson (21 October 1975)

Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [“Patriation” of the Constitution: position of Quebec] to Mr. Hurley (15 October 1975)

Document Information Date: 1975-10-15 By: R.G. Robertson Citation: Memorandum from R.G. Robertson to Mr. Hurley (15 October 1975). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). CONFIDENTIAL October 15, 1975. c.c.: Mr. Carter Mrs. Reed MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HURLEY “Patriation” of the Constitution: position of Quebec I had a further telephone call from Julien Chouinard today to bring me up-to-date on some further reactions and developments there. As you know, Mr. Bourassa had announced some weeks ago that the special meeting of the provincial Cabinet on October 8… Read more Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [“Patriation” of the Constitution: position of Quebec] to Mr. Hurley (15 October 1975)

Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [Reaction from Quebec to our latest drafts for the proclamation on the constitution] to Mrs. Reed (10 October 1975)

Document Information Date: 1975-10-10 By: R.G. Robertson Citation: Memorandum from R.G. Robertson to Mrs. Reed (10 October 1975). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). CONFIDENTIAL October 10th, 1975. MEMORANDUM FOR MRS. REED: Reaction from Quebec to our latest drafts for the proclamation on the constitution Please let me have your views on any aspect of the attached memorandum. I think it is self-explanatory. I would particularly like to have your comments on Chouinard’s proposal about making the amending formula applicable to the proclamation as well as… Read more Memorandum from R.G. Robertson [Reaction from Quebec to our latest drafts for the proclamation on the constitution] to Mrs. Reed (10 October 1975)