The February constitutional conference held in Vancouver was meant as a wrap-up of the previous four gatherings. It was a chance to cement positions on Quebec's distinct society status, senate reform and economic issues. But all was not rosy after Ovide Mercredi's demand for recognition of Canada's native people as distinct. Constitutional Affairs Minister Joe Clark, in an indirect warning to Mercredi, said this round of talks was Canada's last chance.

Date: 1992-02-14
Placeline: VANCOUVER, British Columbia.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 27 seconds

Transcript Prediction: << let there be no doubt the, the round is the last best hope for this country no one should think that if we fail here successful come next year or the year after if they can get around collapses the country is in serious trouble but if I counted around succeeds there will be no need to have another one in 1993 or 1994 or 1996 >>

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