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Ottawa, Ontario

Discussed Pierre Trudeau’s election campaign, which stressed Canada’s uniqueness and superiority on the world stage. However, Desbarats believed this view may not be agreeable to Quebecers.

Montreal, Quebec

Part two of a six part co-series with Cartoonist Ed McNally about spending several weeks in Australia. The articles profiles a very profitable ‘workers club’ in Sydney called The St. George Leagues Club. The club’s official…

Winnipeg, Alberta

Based around the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Over eight weeks, more than 800 refugees arrived in Winnipeg. Peter argues for an end to indifference to their issues. He wants free temporary accommodation for them. Article is…

Montreal, Quebec

An article on the increasing economic and social prosperity of West Germany. The article suggests that the total realization of West Germany’s success is attached to its desired reunification with East Germany.

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada had joined the International Commission of Control and Supervision in Vietnam. Desbarats attributed Canada’s decision to join to both a genuine belief that the country could help mediate a truce as well as Canada's belief…