Canada as seen through the Eyes of New Brunswick Editorial Cartoonists:
The Insight and Humour of Josh Beutel and Bill Hogan
Preface |
Introduction |
Editorial Cartoon Database |
Classroom Activities
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Josh Beutel, Telegraph Journal, 1979-10-31
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Reference number: MC2806-176
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Scope and Content
Alberta's reluctance to share its oil revenues to solve economic problems elsewhere in the country is portrayed by a Halloween scenario with Prime Minister Joe Clark and Premiers Hatfield and Davis dressed as hobos being turned away from the door of Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed.
Title
Boo! Alboota
Caption
"Why don't you go elsewhere?"
Issues
Equalization Payments
Equalization payments involve transferring finances from the federal government of Canada to less wealthy provinces to equalize their ability to offer government services to the standard of wealthier provinces. Equalization payments are unconditional, allowing the recipients to spend the money on public services according to each province's priorities. Currently Quebec is the single largest recipient of payments, while Ontario and Alberta are the only provinces who do not receive equalization.
Persons
Joe Clark
- Born Charles Joseph Clark in High River, Alberta, June 5, 1939
- Progressive Conservative
- First elected to federal Parliament, 1972
- Supported decriminalization of marijuana in Canada, causing conflict in the caucus
- Won PC Party leadership in 1976 (The Toronto Star had a headline that read "Joe Who?" in response to his victory, a nickname that endured for many years)
- His appearance and mannerisms have made him a target for editorial cartoonists
- Strongly opposed to the Trudeau government
- June 4, 1979, age 39, became Canada's youngest prime minister, maintained until March 3, 1980
Bill Davis
- Born in Brampton, Ontario, July 30, 1929
- Progressive Conservative
- Ontario Minister of Education, 1962 to 1971
- Ontario Minister of University Affairs, 1968 to 1971
- Established the TV Ontario educational television network, 1970
- Won Ontario PC leadership, 1971
- Ontario Premier, 1971 to 1975
- Strongly supported patriation of the Canadian constitution
- Vocal critic of economic policies of the federal government under Joe Clark, 1979 to 1980
- Retired before 1985 election
Richard Hatfield
- Born in Woodstock, NB, April 9, 1931
- Longest-serving premier of New Brunswick, starting in 1970, stayed four terms until 1987
- Progressive Conservative
- Leader of Progressive Conservatives in NB, 1969 to 1987
- Promoted national unity and linguistic equality
- Worked for the patriation of the Constitution and a Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as a constitutional accord, 1987
- Controversies include the Bricklin car venture, Point Lepreau nuclear power plant, spruce-budworm spraying and party fund-raising activities
- Arrested (and acquitted) for marijuana possession shortly before 1987 election (Marijuana allegedly found in his briefcase during the Queen’s visit)
- Defeated by Liberals 1987 (losing every seat), resigned as leader of the party
- Appointed to Senate by Brian Mulroney, 1990
- Died April 26, 1991
Peter Lougheed
- Born Edgar Peter Lougheed, Calgary, Alberta, July 26, 1928
- Progressive Conservative
- Elected Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta, 1965
- Elected MLA for Calgary West, 1967
- Leader of the Official Opposition, 1967 to 1971
- Premier of Alberta, 1971 to 1985
- Strong stand on energy and constitutional issues
- Focused on controlling Alberta's natural resources
- Increased petrochemical royalties
- Resigned as Premier, 1985
- Resigned as MLA, 1986