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 12th, 2009
Maintain Stimulus Program, IMF Tells Ottawa
The Globe and Mail Thursday November 12, 2009 Summary: Though Canada’s large fiscal stimulus has eased the pressure of its financial circumstances, the International Monetary Fund advised Ottawa on Thursday to continue its stimulus program. Charles Kramer of the Washington-based IMF was cautiously optimistic as he acknowledged Canada’s fiscal stability was the best defense against future [...]
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
Legislation to Extend EI Benefits to Self-Employed
The Conservatives are introducing legislation today that will grant maternity, paternity, sickness, compassionate EI benefits to the self-employed. The government estimates the initial cost of the program, which will be voluntary, at $147-million per year, but expects that it will eventually be self-financing.
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.
Oct 20th, 2009
TDSB Calls for All Boys Classes
Canada's largest school board is poised to go boy-crazy, with boys-only classes, "boy-friendly" instruction and an all-boys grade school among ways the new director hopes to help young males do better in school.
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