The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women

Canadian Constitution Act (Meech Lake Accord) – 1990

  • RESET

Category:

LEGISLATION

Sub-Category:

GENERAL

Resolution Number:

600.10.92

Club:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Year:

1990

Status:

Resolved

Background:

Comments:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT BPW Canada urges the Government of Canada: 1. To develop a democratic amending process for Constitutional Reform with full prior public debate of all issues under consideration and full participation of all those involved; and2. To ensure that any changes to the Canadian Constitution Act:(a) affirm the rights and freedoms of women, visible minoritiesoriginal peoplesrsons with disabilities, and francophone minorities outside Quebec, and (b) be consistent with the preservation and enhancement of the multicultural heritage of Canada.FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT BPW Canada embarks on a follow-up educational program on the process of constitutional reform.

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Article ID: 15819