Promotional flyer: “IT’S O.K. TO VOTE ‘NO’ ” (meetings re: Charlottetown Accord)

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Oct 201992
 

charlottetown-accord.meetings.london.thumbOne-sided Freedom Party of Ontario flyer promoting then Freedom Party leader Robert Metz’ October 21, 22, and 23, 1992 public meetings to discuss the Charlottetown Constitution Agreement and its potential impact on the future of Canada.

On October 26, 1992, two referendums, the Quebec government’s referendum in Quebec, and the federal government’s referendum in all other provinces and territories, were put to the voters. The referendum asked: “Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 1992?”. Fifty four point three percent (54.3%) of those who voted voted “No”. Continue reading »

Letter to friends and supporters from Robert Metz re: Charlottetown Accord referendum

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Oct 191992
 

1992-10-19.letter-from-metz-charlottetown-thumbDESCRIPTION:
Two-sided Freedom Party of Ontario flyer. A personal message from Ray Monteith – Freedom Party’s then Elgin candidate – concerning the October 26, 1992 referendum on the Charlottetown Accord.

On October 26, 1992, two referendums, the Quebec government’s referendum in Quebec, and the federal government’s referendum in all other provinces and territories, were put to the voters. The referendum asked: “Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 1992?”. Fifty four point three percent (54.3%) of those who voted voted “No”. Continue reading »

Flyer: A Personal Message from Ray Monteith – It’s O.K. to Vote ‘NO’

 All, Various Flyers
Oct 191992
 

1992-10-xx.fpo-flyer.ray-monteith-charlottetown-thumbDESCRIPTION:
Two-sided Freedom Party of Ontario flyer. A personal message from Ray Monteith – Freedom Party’s then Elgin candidate – concerning the October 26, 1992 referendum on the Charlottetown Accord.

On October 26, 1992, two referendums, the Quebec government’s referendum in Quebec, and the federal government’s referendum in all other provinces and territories, were put to the voters. The referendum asked: “Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 1992?”. Fifty four point three percent (54.3%) of those who voted voted “No”. Continue reading »

Flyer: We the Politicians / Ontario Information Bulletin

 All, Various Flyers
Oct 191992
 

1992-10-xx.fpo-flyer.we-the-politicians-thumbTwo-sided Freedom Party of Ontario flyer. One side: “We the Politicians”, being a short essay or letter written and signed by Robert Metz. Opposite side: an Ontario Information Bulletin setting out Freedom Party of Ontario’s “conclusion highlights” drawn from Freedom Party’s assessment of the August 28, 1992 “agreement” in respect of the proposed “Charlottetown Accord” proposal for amending Canada’s constitution. Enclosed in the flyer: a postage-paid reply card.

On October 26, 1992, two referendums, the Quebec government’s referendum in Quebec, and the federal government’s referendum in all other provinces and territories, were put to the voters. The referendum asked: “Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 1992?”. Fifty four point three percent (54.3%) of those who voted voted “No”. Continue reading »

Flyer: Prohibition is a Crime

 All, Various Flyers
Jul 191992
 

1992.prohibition-is-a-crimeA Freedom Party flyer opposing cannabis. This document, found in the Freedom Party archives, is not dated. In July of 1992 and August of 1993, Freedom Party of Ontario president Robert Metz attended and represented Freedom Party of Ontario at the Marijuana Mardi Gras event held those summers at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. It is possible that this flyer was distributed at one of those events. Continue reading »

News: Marijuana Mardi Gras (Nathan Phillips Square – Toronto – 1992)

 All, FPO Appearance
Jul 191992
 

1992-07-19.metz2-thumbVIDEO – DESCRIPTION:

On July 19, 1992, Freedom Party of Ontario president Robert Metz gave a speech at a Toronto Marijuana Mardi Gras anti-prohibition event. The event was held at Nathan Phillips Square in front of Toronto City Hall. This news story about the event appeared later that day. Freedom Party had an information table at the event and Robert Metz is seen, at one point in the story, manning the table. A video of Metz’s speech – which was followed with a speech by Jack Herer (author of “The Emperor Wears No Clothes”) is available in the Freedom Party online archive. Continue reading »

Toronto Marijuana Mardi Gras (July 19, 1992): Robert Metz and Jack Herer Speeches

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Jul 191992
 

1992-07-19.metz-thumbVIDEO – DESCRIPTION:

On July 19, 1992, a “Marijuana Mardi Gras” was held at Nathan Phillips Square, in front of Toronto City Hall. There was music, comedy and…speeches. In this video – after about 10 minutes of music, Freedom Party of Ontario President Robert Metz gives a speech (at 10:40 ) opposing prohibition. His speech is followed by one from Jack Herer, author of “The Emperor Wears No Clothes”. Interesting tidbit: Canada’s Progressive Conservatives banned literature about cannabis in 1988. The criminal law penalties for possessing such literature were as much as ten times higher than the penalty for possessing cannabis itself. Continue reading »

Freedom Flyer (Issue #21: July, 1992)

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Jul 011992
 

Contents:
Freedom Party launches public awareness campaign: Schools Failing Our Children!; Freedom Party defends profit principle in daycare; Fp’s ‘Whole Language’ bulletin termed ‘hate literature’; School mobilizes students against Freedom Party; Just what is ‘Whole Language’, anyway? Continue reading »

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