Health Canada plans to change food colouring label

Feb 19th, 2010

Health Canada plans to change food colouring label

Until now, manufacturers have been allowed to use the general term " colour " for one or more food colours. The Candian Food and Drug Regulations had also given them the option of voluntarily indicating the individual colours by name. According to research, however, some food colourings have been found to have adverse effects on sensitive individuals.

‘Buy American’ deal exempts Canadian firms

Feb 7th, 2010

‘Buy American’ deal exempts Canadian firms

The Canadian government announced Friday that Canadian companies will be excluded from the protectionist measures within the United States’ 2009 economic stimulus plan.

Arctic G7 meeting offers directions, but few details

Feb 7th, 2010

Arctic G7 meeting offers directions, but few details

At the conclusion of this week’s meeting of global finance leaders, it seems clear that the Iqaluit conference has produced more questions than answers.

Harper Cancels Spring Parliamentary Break

Feb 4th, 2010

Harper Cancels Spring Parliamentary Break

"There is no reason for the House of Commons to take constituency breaks during these weeks," Gordon O'Connor, the government whip, wrote. "Quite frankly, we would be surprised if the opposition disagreed."

Harper Calling for Global Health Agenda for Maternal and Child care

Jan 27th, 2010

Harper Calling for Global Health Agenda for Maternal and Child care

Prime Minster Stephen Harper intends to put forth the global health care agenda during Canada's presidency of the G8 and co-presidency of the G20.

Repay the wrongfully accused

Jan 21st, 2010

Repay the wrongfully accused

The National Post argues that compensation should be mandatory in all cases of wrongful imprisonment.

Trust the owners

Jan 20th, 2010

Trust the owners

Why we should resist the urge to limit executives' pay.

Shocker: We don’t pay enough for electricity

Jan 18th, 2010

Shocker: We don’t pay enough for electricity

Raising the price of electricity may be the way to greener generation.

Sticking Around in Afghanistan

Jan 16th, 2010

Sticking Around in Afghanistan

Conrad Black on why Canada should remain in Afghanistan past 2011.

Canada to open door for Haitians

Jan 14th, 2010

Canada to open door for Haitians

In the wake of this week's devastating earthquake in Haiti, the Canadian federal government has announced it is close to implementing a new humanitarian effort which would make possible the immigration of thousands of Haitians to Canada.