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I have tried to understand the carbon tax proposal and I am sorry, it does not make sense! I have listened to Dion try to explain it, I have gone on the...
Gasoline PricesI would like to know why the prices go up in anticipation of a tragedy, and then the tragedy doesn’t happen, AND then the prices don’t go down. Why...
Question for the Candidates DebateI would like to know where each of the candidates stand on NFTA. And more specifically the “AMERO”. Why is it a secret in Canada? Why is...
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Worried, Steve? (A Creative Revolution)The phone rang this evening. Caller ID said “Private Caller”, but I answered it anyway because it says that whenever a friend of mine calls...
cnews.ca poll on the you’ve got to be kidding party, sort of: “NDP is irrelevant” (ProudToBeCanadian Blog)CORRECT! Actually, I think it’s more complicated than that. We don’t need a half dozen parties all essentially going in the same direction. How many...
Can this Onion Ring get more fans than Stephen Harper? (The Composed Gentleman)Can this Onion Ring get more fans than Stephen Harper? Wow, the Facebook page was founded on February 2, 2010 and now it is reaching the 95,000 fan members...
How to leave politics forever (the woodshed)… sound coming from Pankiw. Needless to say, Pankiw intends to run as an independant, since even the Conservative Party of Canada wants nothing to...
"You Started It," Abortion Edition (Bowie’s Blog)Get ready for the mother of all political debates: the “you started it” debate on abortion . It’s the same argument children use, tantamount...
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More than a Job: The essential role of the trades in building Canada’s future prosperityGood afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, Senator Fabian Manning, for your warm introduction, and for all you do everyday on behalf of the people...
Recovery and New BeginningsPrime Minister Stephen Harper today gave the following address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland: “It’s great to be here in Davos...
Recovery and New BeginningsPrime Minister Stephen Harper today gave the following address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland: “It’s great to be here in Davos...
Prime Minister Harper Calls for Coordinated Effort to Rebuild HaitiLadies and gentlemen, before I begin I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for having taken time out of your busy schedule to be here...
Prime Minister Harper Announces Support for Central Nova Scotia Civic CentreThank you, Scott Armstrong, for that kind introduction. And, of course, congratulations on your recent by-election win! It’s great to have you as...
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Leadership for CanadaCanadians take pride in our history as one of the world’s oldest continuous democracies. During the past 141 years, political parties have emerged and...
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Change of SeasonThis fall represents quite a change of season in my life. After much careful consideration, consultating with the National Campaign Committee, time spent...
“Harper’s Team” reviewed: Lessons for the Green Party“Cross posted from `Not an Official Greem Party Site` dated February 2009 Two weeks ago I picked up a copy of “Harper’s Team” by Tom Flanagan. I had...
“Harper’s Team” reviewed: Lessons for the Green Party“Cross posted from `Not an Official Greem Party Site` dated February 2009 Two weeks ago I picked up a copy of “Harper’s Team” by Tom Flanagan. I had...
Change of SeasonThis fall represents quite a change of season in my life. After much careful consideration, consultating with the National Campaign Committee, time spent...
"Recovery? What Recovery? Whose Recovery?"Here’s an article from the Progressive Economics Forum. It will appeal more to the progressive contingent of the GPC. It touches on some policy...
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Jack Layton’s speech to the Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesMerci. C’est toujours un grand plaisir pour moi de venir aux congrès de la FCM. J’ai la chance de revoir des amis et des anciens collègues. Mais...
Residential Schools Apology – Jack Layton’s responseMr. Speaker, today, I rise in this House to add the voice of the New Democratic Party to the profound apology being offered humbly to first nations, Métis...
Jack Layton’s speech to the USW Conference in Las VegasThank you for having me here today. It’s a pleasure to be with you in Las Vegas, spending time with the leadership of this great union, connecting with...
NDP defends Canadian arts and culture from Conservative attacksThe federal NDP condemns the recent Conservative funding cuts to arts and culture programs vital to Canadian artists. These draconian cuts are a deliberate...
Jack Layton’s opening speech – It’s time to choose changeGood morning. Today, Stephen Harper announced he is quitting as Prime Minister. Jack Layton’s opening speech – It’s time to choose...
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New Democrats demand Harper explain cost of warOTTAWA – Today, Paul Dewar (Ottawa-Centre) says Conservatives and Liberals must explain how they plan to pay for the Afghanistan mission to which they...
Tough times demand leadership to pull us together: Layton‘Working families need leadership that’s on their side’ SUDBURY – Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, New Democrat leader Jack Layton...
Big oil and big banks come first for Harper: LaytonNew Democrat plan invests in the real economy THOMPSON – New Democrat Leader Jack Layton blasted Prime Minister Stephen Harper today for putting the...
Everyday families can count on New Democrats: Layton‘We’ll protect your savings, pensions, homes & jobs’ SASKATOON – Jack Layton slammed Prime Minister Stephen Harper today for ignoring the needs...
Everyday families can count on us: LaytonEDMONTON – New Democrat Leader Jack Layton today blasted Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s newly-unveiled platform for failing to protect the interests...
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Liberals are working in Quebec CityLiberals will be working tomorrow in Quebec City, as the Quebec caucus holds Winter meetings with important representatives of the region’s economic,...
Information Commissioner must probe Conservative interferenceActing Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault should immediately launch an investigation into political interference by the Harper government under the...
Liberals are working to bring lifelong learning to all CanadiansLiberals continue to be hard at work on Parliament Hill this week, starting with a forum on lifelong learning that will give voice to growing gaps in education...
In their own words: Buy American is a raw deal for Canada“This is too little, too late. The Harper government allowed the Americans to rag the puck until any deal was basically irrelevant. Most of the U.S....
Liberals are working to sustain the future of Canada’s health care systemLiberals are continuing their work on Parliament Hill today by hosting a roundtable on how to make Canada’s health care system sustainable for generations...
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Information Commissioner must probe Conservative interferenceActing Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault should immediately launch an investigation into political interference by the Harper government under the...
Liberals are working in Quebec CityLiberals will be working tomorrow in Quebec City, as the Quebec caucus holds Winter meetings with important representatives of the region’s economic,...
Liberals are working to bring lifelong learning to all CanadiansLiberals continue to be hard at work on Parliament Hill this week, starting with a forum on lifelong learning that will give voice to growing gaps in education...
In their own words: Buy American is a raw deal for Canada“This is too little, too late. The Harper government allowed the Americans to rag the puck until any deal was basically irrelevant. Most of the U.S....
Liberals are working to sustain the future of Canada’s health care systemLiberals are continuing their work on Parliament Hill today by hosting a roundtable on how to make Canada’s health care system sustainable for generations...
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Liberals are working in Quebec CityLiberals will be working tomorrow in Quebec City, as the Quebec caucus holds Winter meetings with important representatives of the region’s economic,...
Information Commissioner must probe Conservative interferenceActing Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault should immediately launch an investigation into political interference by the Harper government under the...
In their own words: Buy American is a raw deal for Canada“This is too little, too late. The Harper government allowed the Americans to rag the puck until any deal was basically irrelevant. Most of the U.S....
Liberals are working to sustain the future of Canada’s health care systemLiberals are continuing their work on Parliament Hill today by hosting a roundtable on how to make Canada’s health care system sustainable for generations...
Liberals are working to bring lifelong learning to all CanadiansLiberals continue to be hard at work on Parliament Hill this week, starting with a forum on lifelong learning that will give voice to growing gaps in education...
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Sadly SaddledHello Prorogation continues to underscore the significant democratic deficit with which this country is sadly saddled. The thing that is heartening...
75% of Greens in favour of an Elected SenateHarris Decima has a new poll and only 10% of Canadians support the Senate as is. Green Party supporters are the highest group in favour of reforming...
Mortgages: Private profit; Public riskWhy doesn’t the government issue mortgages? Why do we have this system where private banks collect mortgage interest, while the significant risks...
Harper’s prorogation – no problem, just TIVO itArguably the biggest issue in politics right now is the Prorogation of Parliament. Since this supposed mistake, Harper has plummeted in the polls, and...
Afghanistan – The good we do, the sacrifice we make, the suffering we causeDear friends The Ottawa “group of four” greens sponsored a panel discussion on Afghanistan and Canada, which included the Ambassador from Afghanistan. ...
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Landmark Victory Against SludgeOTTAWA–The Green Party of Canada sends hearty congratulations to the small village of Elgin, who won a large victory in a court case against dumping...
Mental Illness Awareness WeekOTTAWA — Prevention and treatment of mental illness in Canada is an issue that deserves more attention, says the Green Party of Canada. Mental...
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Greens Urge Support for Bill C-428OTTAWA–The Green Party of Canada has examined the private members’ bill put forward by Member of Parliament Dr. Ruby Dhalla. “In our...
Greens Call on Minister to Keep Staff in LighthousesSIDNEY — The Green Party of Canada is calling on Fisheries Minister Gail Shea to permanently reverse the decision of de-staffing thirty-six lighthouses...
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