Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration related to Bill C-16 Citizenship of Canada Act. The material documents Telegdi’s work initially supporting the new bill as well as his later concerns regarding section 17 and 18 of Bill C-16. Many of the documents highlight Telegdi’s efforts to implement changes to section 17 and 18 and solicit support from fellow politicians and members of the public. Also includes correspondence from members of the public, copies of Telegdi’s official resignation letter submitted to Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, and related material. Records include correspondence from individuals and associations, new releases, speech transcripts and notes, reports, copies of an opinion article written by Telegdi for the Toronto Star, and other textual material.
A report titled, Citizenship Revocation – Defining the Issue likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament. The report contains sections related to Bill C-18 Citizenship of Canada Act, war crimes and citizenship revocation, Helmut Oberlander, Liberal Party resolutions to amend the revocation process, and evidence presented to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration concerning Bill C-18, Bill C-16 Citizenship of Canada Act and Bill C-63 Citizenship of Canada Act. Also includes on section outlining recommended amendments to Bill C-18 written by Telegdi.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration related to Bill C-63 Citizenship of Canada Act. The material documents the opinions of some members of the public and their recommendations to make additional changes to Bill C-63. The material also highlights Telegdi’s efforts to change a word in the Citizenship Oath. Records include correspondence, and a report.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament predominately related to legislation introduced to amend or replace the 1977 Citizenship Act including Bill C-373 An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, Bill C-417 Code of Canadian Citizenship, Bill C-271 An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, and Bill C-18 Citizenship of Canada Act. The material documents Telegdi’s personal interest and political involvement in amending the legislation, particularly clauses concerning citizenship revocation for naturalized citizens. In addition, the documents highlight the opinions and concerns of members of the public as well as efforts of other politicians to amend citizenship legislation. Records include correspondence, news releases, pamphlets, notes, stickers, reports, a draft policy paper regarding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms written by Telegdi, and other textual material.
Also includes a copy of The Long Haul, vol. IX, issue 3 (2001 June), a newspaper published by End Legislated Poverty. End Legislated Poverty is a coalition of anti-poverty groups, welfare advocates, unions, and churches working together to end poverty. This issue contains articles related to elections in British Columbia, housing costs, dental care, National Aboriginal Day 2001, and other topics.