Jan 14th, 2010
It’s always about the money: VANOC and the aboriginal torch relay
Gary Mason sees "dependency spending" on First Nations communities as hampering their economic development.
Jan 13th, 2010
Canada puts airlines, airports on high alert
In the aftermath of the failed terrorist attack on the United States December 25th, the Canadian Government has advised all airlines and airports to “exercise increased vigilance” with regards to aviation and security protocols.
Jan 13th, 2010
Operation Hamlet begins with DART deployment and search for trapped Canadian
Canada’s Disaster Assistance Relief Team has been deployed to Haiti in a humanitarian effort the Canadian military has named Operation Hamlet.
Jan 12th, 2010
A shortsighted way to save a little money
The Montreal Gazette fears that a dearth of federal funding for scientific research will lead scientists to leave Canada.
Jan 11th, 2010
Canada renews demand for Kazemi’s body
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon renewed Canada's 6 year old demand for repatriation of photojournalist Zahra Kazemi's body. "Canada has consistently called upon Iran to respect all of its human rights obligations," Cannon added.
Jan 11th, 2010
Give the House the authority
Andrew Heard suggests that a request to prorogue should only be made after a vote by the House.
Jan 11th, 2010
Harper goes prorogue
The Economist condemns the PM's decision to request a prorogation of parliament.
Jan 11th, 2010
600 Ontario schools to offer full-day kindergarten this fall
As of September 2010, 600 Ontario elementary schools will offer full-day kindergarten, sources have told the Toronto Star. In an announcement expected Tuesday, Premier Dalton McGuinty will explain the 1.5 Billion dollar initiative, which is expected to be fully implemented by 2015.
Jan 11th, 2010
Canada’s Economic Action Plan: Investing in Clean Energy Projects
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced today the Canadian government’s planned investment in renewable energy projects as a part of their Economic Action Plan.
Jan 11th, 2010
Bank of Canada won’t raise interest rates to cool housing
In a statement today, the Bank of Canada has acknowledged that it will not raise interest rates in response to a boom of activity in the housing market.
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