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How Much Is Hydropower Worth?
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Item Title How Much Is Hydropower Worth?
Guest Come, Matthew Coon
Guest Cote, Marcel
Host Buckley, William F., Jr. (1925-2008)
Moderator Coxe, Donald
Date CreatedDecember 01, 1991
Description

In this first of five shows from what someone has called "our troubled neighbor to the north," the discussion begins with the plans of Hydro-Quebec to flood a large part of northern Quebec in order to produce cheap, clean electric power. But it quickly moves into larger issues, because (a) this was taking place on the eve of Quebec's secession referendum, and (b) the Crees and Inuits who live on that land were raising constitutional objections to Hydro-Quebec's plans. This show starts slowly--at least for American viewers, who are unfamiliar with the issues--but quickly picks up steam. Mr. Coon Come: "If Quebec were to achieve its sovereignty, then it must recognize other peoples' sovereignty. If they have that claim, why should there be a double standard?"... Mr. Cote: "The Crees, and in fact all the aboriginals in Canada, are under the protection of the Queen...and I don't think that the Crees will allow themselves to be transferred from one country to another without saying a word."

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Country of Origin
Place RecordedMontreal, Quebec, Canada
DimensionsDuration: 30 minutes
FormatText
Medium television programs
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Color
color
Soundtrack
sound
Hoover IDProgram S0916
Record Number80040.1171
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