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- 1980-1993 (Creation)
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43 cm of textual records and other material.
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The Western Independence Party was a federal party that developed following dissatisfaction amongst members with the leadership and direction of the provincial Western Canada Concept Party. A founding convention was held on October 17th 1987 where the new party formally adopted a constitution and by-laws, elected a board of directors and an interim leader in Dr. Fred Marshall.
Party policy was adopted at the founding convention and was expanded at a policy convention in Saskatoon in April 1988. The party's basic policy statements were the following: (1) independence as the only way Westerners could get political and economic justice; (2) the constitutional right to private property; (3) the citizen's right to referendum on major issues including the constitution and constitutional amendments; (4) English as the official language and: (5) an elected, equal and effective senate.
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The Series consists of records pertaining to Dr. Marshall's involvement with the Western Independence Party following the split with the Western Canada Concept Party in 1987.
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The Series is divided into the following sub-series:
- Party organization and policy development
- Annual general meetings and board meetings
- Campaigns
- Membership
- Public relations
- Newsclippings, newsletters and pamphlets
- Ephemera.
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Includes 28 photographs, 7 audio cassettes and ephemeral material.