8 — THE BULLETIN — Thursday, October 22,1992
CANADA/B.O.
CJC, Harcourt say 'yes
FRASER
Speaker of the House of Commons Johh Fraiser (yancouver Sputh) will join Max Bernard, chairman of Canadian Jewish Cohgress' national unity committee, in a "Dialogue on the Gohsti-tiitionai Agreement'* Thursday, Oct. 22 at the JCG.
Presented by CJC (Pacific Region), the forum begins at 6 p.m. in the Wosk Auditorium. : ^ ■
"This dialogue will create an opportunity for the conimunity to ask questions and receive comprehensive answers on the [Oct. 26 CpnstitutionalJ referendum," said Pacific Region assistant executive director Marilyn Berger.
Bernard, president of the CJC (Quebec Region) com^ munity relations committee, is a known expert, on the Constitutional Agreement:
Bernard and former prime minister Pierre Trudeau are partners at the Montreal law firm of Heenan Blaikie. But
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while Trudeau is an opponent of the accord, Bernard and the CJC are on the ''yes" side. ■
After graduating from McGill with B.A. and bachelor of civil law degrees, Bernard was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1970. He is a member of the; Canadian and Quebec Bar Associations.
The lawyer started hrs-practice with a Montreal firm, now known as Chait Salomon, where real estate and litigation were his primary areas of practice.
Bernard moved to Heenan Blaikie in 1976, where he is now a partner and heads its litigation department.^ '/■'■■l^r
In 1986-86, the CJC leader was president of the Lord Reading Law Society, an association representing Jewish lawyers in Quebec.
Fraser, well-known for his involvement in the Vancouver Jewish community.
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B.C; leaders discussing the proposed Constitutional accord should address the question "What's in it for Canada?" the chairperson of Canadian Jewish Congress (Pacific Region) told Premier Mike Harcourt at a briefing on the agreement.
NDP backbencher Bernie Simpson (Vancouver-Fraser-view) were among attendees.
Switzer Bellas noted that CJC recently registered with Ottawa as a committee backing the "yes" side in the referendum. "While we have some reservations about the agreement, on balance, more will be served in unity
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is patron of the Jewish National Fund's B.C. Iforest in Israel project. He and other B.C- Forest board members were honored in April at the JNF Negev Dinner.
Also speaking will be former provincial Liberal house leader David Mitchell (West Vancpuver-Gari-baldi), who has broken ranks  with  party leader
Gordon Wilson by backing the accord.
For more information, call CJC at 261-8101.
As the Monday, Oct. 26 national referiehdum ap-proaches. Harcourt and other government representatives should . focus on national interests, Renee Switzer-Bellas said.
"Across this country, we have people in every province and community who are asking,'What's in it for me?" Switzer-Bellas remarked with regret.
Besides CJC, representatives of ethnic organizations were among the 120 people attending a news conference in the JCG Wosk Auditorium, called by the provincial government to explain its support of the accord.
Numerous members of the Jewish community, including Maimonides Secondary School students and
LiberaF- leader- Gordon Wilson will keynote the fourth annual Western Association Of Hplocaust S u r V i V b r * F a m i 1 i e s and Friends dinner, set for Sunday; Nov. 8 at Temple Sholom. -V
Wilson will address gbvem-mental responsibility for
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curbing racism. He is an outspoken critic of the federal Constitutional accord
The (evening, which begins with cocktails at 6 p.m., will be hosted by Shelley. Leder-mari. Dinner will be under kashrut supervision.
Also included will bedoor prizes, along with entertainment by singer Elana Steele and her family.
About 300 Lower Mainland families include Jewish Hplocaust Survivors, according to the Western Association. Established in 198;9i the association seeks to be a source of support for these families, said co-founder Renia Perel.
Reservations for the evening are a must, said Western Association board member Michel Mielnicki. For more information, phone Phyllis Hamlett at 244-0931.
than disunity." « The chairwoman added that the Pacific Region is encouraging members of the Jewish community to inform themselves "and hopefully, end up with a 'yes' vote."
Addressing the audience. Premier Mike Harcourt equated that outcome with "a strong, united and stable Canada," warning that a'no' vote cpiild result in wasted
time. ■■■. ''We've had lawyers at
$300 an hour setting up
round tables . and square
tables   and rectangular
tables I'd like to get through
thiSi so that we can get on
with the very important
problems we have in our
economy . . . and the social
issues we still have to deal
with:"
While approval of the accord reached in Charlotte-town will be "a winner for every Canadian," Harcourt told his audience, the opposite result "is going to be harmful,"
Deputy Premier Anita Hagen, responsible fpr the province's education, multicultural and human rights
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portfolios, and Constitutional Affairs Minister Moe Sihota also spoke on behalf of the accord.
Audience member Naomi Katz, president of Citizenship B.C., a multicultural organization, told Hagen she still Wasn't sure which way she would yote. She said a draft of the agreement doesn't guarantee social programs or clarify the status of women.
New investment for
State of Israel Bonds has issued a new U.S7 dollar instrument at the $25,000 level.
Called the Economic Development Issue Bond (EDI), this investment vehicle replaces the recently sold out U.S. Variable Rate Issue Bond(VRI).
A Canadian denominated VRI Bond, however, is still available^ paying a guaranr teed 7.5 percent.
Proceeds of the new fixed
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most spirited events of the campaign."
The CJA seeks "to meet the pressing needs of Jews, whether they are escaping from Russia or Yugoslavia, growing old in Vilna or
The Victoria United Israel Appeal Campaign is now underway, with this year's main target to aid olimfrom the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia.
Pledges and cheques may be made out to UlA and forwarded to Chuck Wald-man, 2055 Lome Terrace, Victoria, B.C. V8S 2H9. Call 592-0439.' ,
Vancouver, or in need of education in Israel, Romania or Richmond," the chairmen said.
Under Romalis' and Mos-covich's leadership, organizers for Super Sunday are Sylvia Berkson, Bev Corber, Marcy Glanzberg, Linda Glasner, Nancy Gold berg, Lee- Simpson and Diane Switzer. Also on the CJA's Super Sunday committee afeXinda Cohen and Maria GrPberman, organizers of the fundraiser's Teen Tele-thpn. ■ .'^■
"A contribution^ from each Vancouver Jew ensures critical support for Jews everywhere. Super Sunday '92 is depending on 2,000 donors answering the call with a quality commitment," telethon organizers emphasized.
To volunteer, call the JFGY at 266-8371.
interest Bond are designated to help further the urgently needed development of employment opportunities and job creation programs, said Alex Kliner, Vancouver Bonds' executive director.
"A continuing influx of olim from thefprmer S oviet Union, from the surrounding republics, and from other areas around the world is creating increasingly critical employment challenges that must be approached with immediacy and imagination," he emphasized.
Klineradded that the EDI Bond will significantly help meet these challenges.
The EDI yields a fixedy annual rate of interest, payable twice a year pn June 1 and Dec. 1. Current interest, until Dec. 31, 1992 is 6.50 percent.
The minimum EDI purchase amount is U.S. $25,000, issued in a single unit or more. Purchases of less than $25,000 are avaiP able in $5,000 units or inte^ gral multiples of $5,000 when purchased within 12 months after an initial purchase of $25,000 or more.
Due to mature Dec. 31, 2002, EDI Bonds may be redeemed by the original registered owner five years from the issue datie, provided 120 days written notice has been given.
For further details, contact Kliner at the Israel Bonds office at 266-7210.