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I have long been an advocate for a Senate of Canada that should never be elected by the citizens of Canada — this would create another House of Commons, and would threaten the use of the institution as a balance to the Lower House. However, this article, from the National Post, articulates my...

Doctor Bernard Shapiro, the Ethics Commissioner of Canada, today released his report of the Harper—Emerson Inquiry. The Commissioner has indicated that Sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Code were not, in fact, breached, and that no out-of-the-ordinary inducement was made to the Honourable David...

His Honour the Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswich, on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada, presented Jack Fenety, C.M., with the insignia of a Member of the Order of...

Marc Lemay, M.P., le député d'Abitibi—Témiscamingue et porte-parole du Bloc Québécois en matière d'Affairs indiennes et du Nord, veux que l'honorable Jim Prentice, C.P., M.P., le député de Calgary-Centre-Nord et ministre des Affairs indiennes et du Nord canadien et interlocuteur fédéral auprès...

The Honourable Céline Hervieux-Payette, P.C., a Senator for Québec and the Senatorial Division of Bedford, has lashed out against the policies of the United States of America in light of a recent step-up in criticism for the annual cull of seals in Canada. Her response came two days after a...

Mike Eizenga, the President of the Liberal Party of Canada, today announced the date of the party’s next leadership convention (which is to serve, in addition, as the party's Biennial Convention) — the convention is to take place from November 29, 2006 to December 3, 2006. This announcement...

Today, on the occasion of the conclusion of the IX Paralympic Winter Games, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., the Member for Calgary Southwest and the Prime Minister of Canada, extended his congratulations to the Canadian paralympic team for their hard work and dedication in...

In light of a recent decision of NAFTA, which ruled that $5-billion in duties on Canadian softwood were not justified (since, according to the panel, the United States "improperly assessed" subsidies that, according to them, improperly benefitted producers in Canada), the Honourable Jack Layton...

Yesterday, the Liberal Party of Canada expressed its thanks to the Right Honourable Paul Martin, P.C., M.P.; the Member for LaSalle—Émard, but known better for how he is going to be remembered in history — a former, though short-lived, Prime Minister of Canada. He is going to perhaps not be...

The Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P., the Member for Markham—Unionville and the Finance Critic for Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, on March 17, 2006, released a statement concerning the agenda of the current Government of Canada — one that should concern every citizen of Canada. Mr...

Yesterday, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., the Member for Calgary Southwest and Prime Minister of Canada, announced that he would be advising that the the appointment of the Honourable John Reid, P.C., the Information Commissioner of Canada be extended by six months. :arrow: My...

March 21, 2006, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Here in Canada, we have made astounding progress in ensuring that everyone feels welcome and safe within our borders; granted, however, there have been bumps on this road. Recent cases, brought before the...

Today, the Liberal Party of Canada received a letter from the Right Honourable Paul Martin, P.C., M.P., the Member for LaSalle—Émard and Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. :?: Sources Click here for the Web site of the Liberal Party of Canada.

The Bloc Québécois is growing impatient with the attitude of the current Government of Canada which, as had done its predecessor, has refused requests to address the concerns expressed by opposition parties over the possible use of domestic infrastructure by aircraft from the United States of...

Gilles Duceppe, M.P., the Member for Laurient—Sainte-Marie and Leader of the Bloc Québécois, says that the positions of the current Government of Canada are assisting sovereigntists in Québec to prepare for their transformation into an independent nation in the future, through measures such as...

The Bloc Québécois held one of two important upcoming caucus meetings on Wednesday, to discuss various issues of importance — including their support, or lack thereof, for the current Government of Canada. The Bloc is the only party with which the Conservative Party of Canada could align...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., the Governor General of Canada, is to preside over the seventh annual Governor General's Awards in Video and Media Arts ceremony on March 22, 2006; the ceremony is to take place at her residence, and the Government...

Consolidated Reform A Responsive Parliament :arrow: Introduction The House of Commons, the Senate, and the Queen; the three components of the Parliament Assembled of Canada. The law begins and ends here: laws are thought-up and enacted in its Victorian chambers, and the arbitration of the...

I came across this article. It's ... "interesting." I don't quite buy into the premise. :?: Sources Click here to visit the Web site for the Anti-Imperialism League. :!: (Revision) Resolved a formatting exception (in-quote).

On March 10, David Chernushenko, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada addressed an audience at an assembly to support the peaceful struggle in Tibet for independence; he commented on how the issues in Tibet are not making the news, because in his opinion, it is not comprised of armed...