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Language wars: Premier Robert Bourassa and Education Minister Claude Ryan, left, expect heavy questioning from the Parti Quebecois when the Quebec assembly reconvenes
Language wars: Premier Robert Bourassa and Education Minister Claude Ryan, left, expect heavy questioning from the Parti Quebecois when the Quebec assembly reconvenes

Language wars: Premier Robert Bourassa and Education Minister Claude Ryan, left, expect heavy questioning from the Parti Quebecois when the Quebec assembly reconvenes

Date1/28/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Language wars: Premier Robert Bourassa and Education Minister Claude Ryan, left, expect heavy questioning from the Parti Quebecois when the Quebec assembly reconvenes.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0078194F
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