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*''In Place of Strife'' ([[1969]]) |
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*The White Paper to abolish the Indian Act in Canada and recognize [[First Nations]] as the same as other minorities in Canada, rather than a distinct group ([[1969]], cancelled in [[1971]]) |
*The White Paper to abolish the Indian Act in Canada and recognize [[First Nations]] as the same as other minorities in Canada, rather than a distinct group ([[1969]], cancelled in [[1971]]) |
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*''White Paper of 1939'' calling for the creation of a unified Palestinian State with limited Jewish immigration and limited ability to purchase land. Affirmed the British promise for a Jewish center, but not an official state for its people. |
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===Famous green papers=== |
===Famous green papers=== |
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Revision as of 00:07, 29 March 2004
A white paper is the informal name for a Parliamentary paper issued in nations such as the United Kingdom and Canada.
In the United Kingdom they are (normally a "Command paper") issued by the government and laying out its policy, or proposed policy, on a topic of current concern. Although a white paper may occasion consultation as to the details of new legislation, it does signify a clear intention on the part of a government to pass new law. This is a contrast with green papers, which are issued less frequently, are more open-ended and may merely propose a strategy to be implemented in the details of other legislation.
Famous white papers
- In Place of Strife (1969)
- The White Paper to abolish the Indian Act in Canada and recognize First Nations as the same as other minorities in Canada, rather than a distinct group (1969, cancelled in 1971)
- White Paper of 1939 calling for the creation of a unified Palestinian State with limited Jewish immigration and limited ability to purchase land. Affirmed the British promise for a Jewish center, but not an official state for its people.