Nov 20th, 2009
Pensions at Risk
Due to the economic downturn, major cuts in pensions are occuring , notably in coporate and government plans. [...]" A majority of the population will be squeezed. The average baby boomer will not be able to realize the retirement vision he or she had a few years ago."
Nov 18th, 2009
Maloway prepared to cut airline fines in proposed bill
Manitoba NDP MP Jim Maloway is prepared to cut the fines within his Passenger Bill of Rights after criticism that such fines would hinder the bill’s progress in the House of Commons. The bill, now under scrutiny by the Transportation Committee, essentially charges airlines for passenger inconveniences like lost luggage, delayed or cancelled flights, and waiting inside the plane for a lengthy amount of time before take-off.
Nov 17th, 2009
Democracy Abroad: our obligation and interest
Promoting democracy abroad is often an expensive and sometimes fruitless venture. Thomas Axworthy argues, however, that Canada should follow through with its committment to create a new parliamentary agency to help establish democratic practices beyond our borders. While costly, Axworthy argues that such support can be invaluable to fledgling democracies around the globe.
Nov 15th, 2009
Arctic sovereignty: Let’s join the Texan and St. Nick
Arctic countries around the globe are developing naval capabilities for the High North. Rob Huebert applauds the steps that Canada is taking to establish a greater military presence in the Arctic and calls for even greater long-term commitments to this aspect of Canadian defense.
Nov 12th, 2009
Aid to Immigration: Canada’s New Citizenship Guide
The Government of Canada: News Release Thursday November 12, 2009 Summary: For the first time since 1955, the Government of Canada has introduced a new and more comprehensive study guid for citizenship applicants. Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship has been praised for its ability to encompass such a diverse nation. The guide explains Canada’s [...]
Nov 12th, 2009
Food Under $4 to be Exempt from Ontario HST
The National Post Thursday November 12, 2009 Summary: Food and beverages sold for fewer than four dollars will be exempt from the provincial component of Canada’s new harmonized sales tax [HST], a government source said Thursday. Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and Revenue Minister John Wilkinson are expected to announce the exclusion of these and other products, [...]
Nov 11th, 2009
Bill to Kill Gun Registry Passes
Last week bill C-391 passed second reading in the House of Commons and now moves to committee. The private-members bill aims to abolish the federal long-gun registry. The issue has created a split between urban and rural Canada; many police chiefs oppose the bill, while hunters and farmers favour it.
Nov 3rd, 2009
Coalition Controversy to Constitutional Crisis
University of Toronto professor emeritus Peter Russell argues that Stephen Harper's campaign against the proposed opposition coalition contradicted the principles of parliamentary democracy. Russell also insists on the value of coalition governments to countries like Canada.
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