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A tour of the N.W.T. Legislative Assembly
The political process of Canada's Northwest Territories is as unique as its landscape. There are no political parties. Instead, candidates are elected by the community based largely on family ties and personality. The N.W.T. has seen dramatic changes from its days of "benign neglect" before 1950 to the evolution of its current consensus-style of government. Deeply rooted in native tradition, the Northwest Territories' distinct form of government has been described as the most interesting parliamentary system in the world.
Program: Morningside
Broadcast Date: April 20, 1993
Guest(s): Michael Ballantyne
Host: Peter Gzowski
Duration: 20:33
Last updated: November 27, 2012
Page consulted on May 10, 2013
All Clips from this Topic
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Young native leaders emerge on the northern landscape.
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The young native leader talks about the political future of the N.W.T.
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Challenges of developing and inspiring the youth of the N.W.T.
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Northerners participate in the 1983 election in unprecedented numbers.
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An interview with Richard Nerysoo.
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Deciphering the unique political landscape of Canada's North.
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Brotherly love replaces political infighting in the N.W.T.
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It's all about personal politics in Canada's North.
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An interview with Nellie Cournoyea.
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Debating the pros and cons of consensus government.
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Michael Ballantyne takes CBC's Peter Gzowski on a personal tour.
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The 1995 election takes place on the verge of historic changes in Cana...
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Elections Canada combats voter empathy.
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The newly drawn N.W.T. holds its first election after the creation of ...
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With no challengers in sight, former Finance Minister Joe Handley take...
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The jockeying for cabinet seats and the premier's chair is underway tw...
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The political process of Canada's Northwest Territories is as unique a...