National election of Metis leader?

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The grassroots election of a national Metis leader is being proposed by the Metis Association of Alberta.

If approved, the proposal would provide for a ballot for national leader along with ballots for elected officers of provincial associations. This would require that all provincial organizations hold their elections on the same day, and for the same length of term of office. Ron LaRocque, who works with both the Metis Association of Alberta and the Metis National Council, (MNC) says the proposal already had the support of the technicians from the MNC and the provincial associations, and will be discussed at an MNC executive meeting in Vancouver August 5 and 6.

It is felt that the election of the national Metis a much stronger position nationally and more media attention.

The proposal could be a reality in 1990, LaRocque predicts.