Nov 29th, 2009
How is postsecondary education better abroad? It has standards.
Is it time for Canada to institute national standards for postsecondary education?
Nov 27th, 2009
Government can’t pick the winners
Are governments being too selective in doling out economic stimulus?
Nov 26th, 2009
Harper confirms to attend climate summit in Copenhagen
"It would send a very important signal about the importance and the gravity of this issue that will affect Canada more rapidly than it will other countries," Premier Jean Charest told reporters.
Nov 26th, 2009
CTRC Approves Al Jazeera’s TV licence
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission gave approval to Al Jazeera English to broadcast in Canada. The commition claimed that the Al Jazeera English will contribute to the Canadian broadcasting system by adding new perspectives and editorial points.
Nov 25th, 2009
Winnipeg Council Approves Parkade Sale
Winnipeg city council approved, at a special meeting this afternoon, the sale of the Winnipeg Square Parkade. The so-called " gold mine at Portage and Main" was sold to Toronto's Crown Realty Partners for $24million. [...]proponents of the sale argued that the operation of such a profitable asset by the private sector will serve the cause of downtown revitalization. Cash from its sale could be spent on eliminating the Winnipeg Parking Authority's debt (which was built up over the years through transfers to general city revenue), fixing the Millennium Library and Civic Centre parkades or building new facilities, Mayor Sam Katz and other sale proponents said.
Nov 22nd, 2009
McCain Against Afghanistan Exit Date
[...]that military exit dates and exit strategies should not even be on the table until NATO gets the upperhand against Taliban militants. Also, in a pre-taped segment in Halifax McCain expressed, "I regret the decision that the Canadian government and people to leave Afghanistan but I respect it and I appreciate the services they have rendered."
Nov 21st, 2009
B.C. government approves disaster relief for flooded communities
British Columbia’s provincial government has approved disaster financial assistance to the more than 300 Vancouver Island families forced from their homes due to flooding yesterday. Two Vancouver Island communities, Duncan and North Cowichan, declared a state of emergency as water levels rose due to rain and high tides.
Nov 21st, 2009
Southern Chiefs Demand Environmental Audit of Manitoba Hydro
The Southern Chiefs Organization claim its member First Nations are affected by the environmental, cultural and economic impacts of flooding on Lake Winnipeg and its basin. They are calling for independent audit of all hydro-related projects.
Nov 20th, 2009
Undermining the rule of law
Dealing with Aborginal protests has become a very sensitive political issue in the years following Oka and Ipperwash. Lorne Gunter argues, however, that the provincial government's non-confrontational approach to the Caledonia occupation largely appeases the protesters, but neglects the rights of neighbouring citizens.
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."
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