REFORM PARTY (political party)
See also CANADIAN ALLIANCE PARTY
Manning's true colours [Preston Manning, in interview with Globe and Mail, says,
"I really believe homosexuality is destructive to the individual, and in the long run
to society"; "Manning claims that his views are not necessarily party policy but
party insiders claim 'he wields an iron-fisted control...'"; etc.].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 11 (18cm.)
The wrong Right [at national convention of Reform Party in October 1994, 87 percent of
delegates voted in favor of legislating heterosexual-only definition of marriage;
after vote, Stephen Harper and Jan Brown criticized party's decision to refuse
equality to gays/lesbians; Paul Holmes, a 21-year-old delegate also disagreed;
etc.].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 23 (25cm.)
Politically correct and brutally Right [opinion piece concerning growth of right-wing
North American political and religious ideology in last 15 years; Conservative
Party "transformed itself into...Reform"; right-wing use of term "politically
correct" to criticize and dismiss more liberal views; etc.]. By Peter Millard.
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 5 (58cm.)
Supportive Reformers [seems there is not unanimity in Reform Party concerning issue of
gay/lesbian rights; reported that Reform MPs Ian McClelland and Stephen Harper
plan to poll constituents before voting].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 20 (16cm.)
Reform position on queers [Reform Party continues campaign to prevent legislative
protection for gays/lesbians against discrimination; party position
statement on amending Canadian Human Rights Act given in article; not all
agree with party position, including latest to speak up, Calgary MP Jim Silye].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 22 (29cm.)
Reformers at it again [Réal Ménard, openly-gay Bloc Québécois MP, says that
Art Hanger, Reform MP, has made "extremely discriminatory" remarks about
gays/lesbians; Ménard ashamed to be in such a Parliament; Hanger stands by
statements].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 24 (14cm.)
A few minutes with Sven [Svensson?]: twiddling while Canada burns
[primarily comments on the activities and reactions of certain named Reform
Party MPs and some Liberal MPs in relation to the recent debate on sexual
orientation anti-discrimination legislation]. By S.S.
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 7 (64cm.)
It just doesn't stop [newsnote concerning comments by Reform candidate,
Norm Lorenz, in Prince George riding].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 20 (15cm.)
Outspeak: The Reform closet. By Peter Millard.
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 4 (38cm.)
Back in caucus [suspension from Reform Party caucus lifted from David Chatters;
had been suspended after quoted as saying schools should have right to fire
openly-gay teachers; Bob Ringma also made anti-gay statement, but is also
back in caucus].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 19 (22cm.)
Reform & Klein condemned [Reform Party and Alberta premier Ralph Klein condemned
by University of Calgary law professor Kathleen Mahoney for spearheading
backlash against human rights in Canada; details].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 13 (14cm.)
Reformers say no to t.s. [objection to transgendered inmate in Bowden, Alberta, federal
prison receiving hormone treatments paid for by Corrections Canada;
Art Hanger, Reform MP, wants parliamentary investigation].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 25 (9cm.)
Reform expert [report on homophobic speech by Maurice Vellacott, federal Reform
Party candidate and board member of Saskatoon District Health Board, following
presentation to the Board by Mr. Gens Hellquist of Gay & Lesbian Health
Services].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 14 (28cm.)
Preston annoyed [and including reference to reported statements of Reform MP
Bob Ringma, Mississauga Reform candidate Janice Lim, Saskatchewan Reform
MP Garry Breitkreuz, and Saskatoon Reform candidate Maurice Vellacott].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 25 (30cm.)
Complaint against doctors [three Toronto physicians who work with AIDS patients have
complaint filed against them with Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons by
an Edmonton lawyer for statements made against fellow physician and Reform
Party politician, Grant Hill, who has made anti-gay comments].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 24 (24cm.)
Reform wants courts ignored [Reform Party MPs call on federal government to appeal
April 23 Ontario Court of Appeal ruling in case filed by Nancy Rosenberg and
CUPE, a ruling which stated that Income Tax Act discriminated with regard to
pension plan survivor benefits for same-gender couples; many details and names].
P122 (v16n5)(July 29, 1998): 27 (39cm.)
Leaflet causes stir [in federal by-election in Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar constituency;
a Calgary West Reform Party MP, Rob Anders, mailed anti-gay leaflet referring
to same-sex marriage to a constituency that was not his own; details].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 14 (22cm.)
Reformers disagree on AIDS [Cliff Breitkreuz, Alberta Reform Party MP, said that gay
AIDS patients should go to the back of the line; Ian McClelland, another Reform
Party MP, disagrees; details].
P135 (v18n2)(March. 8, 2000): 11 (14cm.)