Canada Must Strengthen the Nation-State and Stop Eroding Its Sovereignty: Brian Peckford

Reclaiming Canada Conference explores an alternative vision for the future of the country

Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Brian Peckford holds a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 19, 2012. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

A focused, unified effort is required to restore Canada’s democracy, former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Brian Peckford told attendees at a citizens’ conference in B.C.’s capital city.

Peckford made his comments in a keynote address at the Reclaiming Canada Conference hosted in Victoria May 26 to 28 by the group We Unify.