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Canadian Politics - The Year in Review
A look at which features were most popular in 2001 on the Canadian Politics site.
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Will the Canadian Prime Minister resign?
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A 4-Fold Final Report
Like a 4-way stop, the Year 2000 marks a 4-fold end--of the year, of the decade, of the century, and of the millennium. I was determined to resist the hype, to maintain a cool, to remind myself calmly that it's only one calendar, one way of counting the days. But my resolve has failed. It is a big deal. What can I do to mark these endings? A 4-Fold Final Report.
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Canadian Pharmacists Respond
Canadian pharmacists and drug distributors fear Canadian supplies could be affected if Americans are allowed to import prescription meds from Canada.
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Dangerous Bear News For The End Of The Millenium
A description of recent grizzly and black bear problems in the Western Canada/Southeastern Alaska region.
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Elder Abuse: The Story of Norma Stenson Part II
The continuation of the story of Norma Stenson who was terribly abused by the nurses in two senior's facilities in which she stayed. Both incidents were within weeks of each other.
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Federal Election Results
Find out the results of the recent federal election.
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Sled Dog Slaughter
According to many Inuit, a systematic sled dog slaughter took place between the 1950s and 60s in Canada. Was it animal control or an attempt to destroy Inuit culture?
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Louis Riel Hung for a Crime He Didn't Commit
On the 16th of November, 1885, Louis Riel was hung for Treason against the Dominion of Canada. In reality, he was hung for the execution of Thomas Scott.
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Security Certificates
There are people currently being held in detention in Canada because of security certificates. Here is an explanation what they are and why they violate human rights.
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A Look at the Provinces,Part XII:Northwest Territories & Nunavut
This is the twelfth and last article in the series. Since I've already written an article on Nunavut and it is hard to find information for the NWT and Nunavut separately I will combine them. The Former North West Territories is made up of the North West Territories and of Nunavut. It is made up of most of the artic, except Yukon and Alaska (and Greenland) and includes all islands in the Hudson's Bay. It has an area of 3,426,320 square kilometres and has a population of 57,649 people. The Capital was Yellownife and remains so for the NWT. Nunavut's Capital is Iqualuit (formerly known as Forbisher Bay). It joined confederation when bought by the Canadian government in 1870.
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Canada's Military Today
Canada's contribution to the war on terrorism now ongoing in Afghanistan.
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Economists Applaud New Mortgage Rules
First-time homebuyers in Canada will soon find it more difficult to secure a mortgage. But given recent events in the U.S., protective measures are essential.
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GST Reduced to 5%
For the second time in two years, Canada's GST (Goods and Services Tax) has been reduced.
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Hiram Walker, Whisky Industrialist
Hiram Walker, an American who crossed the Detroit River into Canada, building his own distillery, his own town of Walkerville, while helping other businesses to flourish
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Nunavut--Canada's Newest Territory
On April 1, 1999 Canada's Northwest Territories officially divided and Nunavut came into existance. The new territory, one fifth of Canada, gives the indigenous Inuit as much self-rule and control of their political destiny as is perhaps posible for any people in this modern world.
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THE WORLD HAS CHANGED!
When the terrorists attacked the USA on September 11, 2001, the world changed. For the first time in history, 6,000 people lost their lives at the hand of a foreign organization on American soil.
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Canada's North Pole
Is it the Geographic North Pole, the North Magnetic Pole or somewhere else that Santa Claus lives? The North Pole's ownership is now in dispute.
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Spy Satellites for Sale
Canada's government has denied, downplayed, minimized and manufactured confusion about its sales of space-based surveillance.
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CANADA MOURNS: The Death of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
He was loved! He was hated! But no matter what your opinion of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, you have to admit he changed the face of Canadian politics forever.
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Dr. Gerald Bull, Missile Scientist
Dr. Gerald Bull spent his life researching, reinventing and creating new methods of missile launching. His munitions science eventually lead to his murder.
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IS CANADA IMMUNE TO TERRORISM?
A few weeks ago, fiction turned to reality when terrorist attacked the USA. Since Canada and the US have such a close relationship, the question arises, "Is Canada Immune to Terrorism?"
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Air Canada: Swept into the Sky With Maple Leaves
In 1937 the Canadian citizens were served by an airline formerly known as Trans Canada but today known as Air Canada, with some derivations thrown in for good measure. Originally a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway, Air Canada today is a private sector corporation.
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Will violence lead to peace?
When violence occurs in the Middle East, it also carries a mixed baggage of opinions and hardens animosities among already sensitive populations all over the world.
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Continuing Education
Continuing Education as a tool for successful small businesses
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Innovation
Innovation in small business
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Project Magnet
First Canadian government sponsored UFO study.
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60 Years of Victory
My Uncle Bert was part of the Liberation of Holland. He loved the people of that country deeply and often told stories of how well he and his fellow Canadian soldiers were treated there.
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A Look at the Provinces, Part III: Saskatchewan
This is the third article in the series. A Look at the Province of Saskatchewan
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Broken Saints on DVD
Watch all 24 dark and brooding episodes of the online Canadian animated comic epic, Broken Saints.
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Canada's Water Treatment Crisis
There are several warning signs that Canada's governments are not providing the safest water for its citizens because of cost constraints and treatment methods.
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Canadian Intelligence During WWII
Spies have fascinated people for many years, however at the beginning of WWII Canada still did not have active foreign intelligence agencies gathering data.
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Canadian Residential Schools
A legacy of physical and sexual abuse of Aboriginal students in religious-run residential schools has come to light in recent court cases.
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Canadian Wedding of Edward VIII
A look at the claim of a Canadian woman that she became the bride of the Prince Of Wales (later King Edward VIII) in the 1920s.
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Explore Eastern Canada - Acadian New Brunswick
The Acadian population of New Brunswick suffered the same fate as their compatriots in Nova Scotia - They were expelled and scattered Today they are a peaceful community.
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Health of the Oceans Initiative
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
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Labor Day/Labour Day
The North American Labor Day is a holiday that has, by all considerations, deviated far from its origins.
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Lubicon Cree Aborigines
When it comes to Aboriginal rights, colonial governments need not adhere to their own laws, as you can see in the neo-colonial invasion of the Cree.
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New Protection for the Polar Bear
On May 15th, 2008 the polar bear became the first animal in history to be protected solely due to the impact of global warming.
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Proper Identification to Enter US
New immigration laws went into effect on Thursday. So what documents do you need to show now when you cross the Canada/U.S. border?
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Seeking a Pardon in Canada
An introduction to sealing a criminal record in Canada including the process for seeking a pardon as well as the benefits and limitations of obtaining a pardon.
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Starting a Home Business
How to Start a Home Business
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Symbols of Canada
The greatest symbol of Canada is our flag, but because the country is unique, we use many different symbols to let the world know who we are and where we live.
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Tell us The Truth!
The promoters of biotech have not been honest.
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The Wildlife of Sable Island
Visitors to Sable Island are restricted by strict government guidlines, the animals however, are free live undisturbed in this wildlife haven.
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U.S. War Resisters in Canada
Several war resisters from the United States have fled to Canada in protest of the war in Iraq. Canada should let them stay in a land of peace and not send them back.
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Wild Salmon Endangered by Sea Lice
Tour operators and fishermen are concerned with wild Pacific salmon stocks in British Columbia. Pink Salmon are being threatened by sea lice associated with fish farms.
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A Look at the Province, Part XI: The Yukon Territory
This is the eleventh article in the series and the first of the two territories (Northwest Territories and Nunavut will be combine because Nunavut is too new and I already wrote a full article on April First). Yukon is the Northewest Territory, west of the North West Territories and east the States, well one state: Alaska. It has an area of 483,450 square kilometres and has a population of 31,197 people. The Capital and only city is Whitehorse. It joined confederation when bought by the Canadian government in 1870 and split from the North West Territories in 1898.
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Air Travel Guide - Disabled Travel
Travellers with disabilities will find the Canadian Transportation Agency's brochure and website very helpful when planning to travel by air.
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American Afghan Policy in Trouble!
Canada complained to America and the USA complained to Europe - put additional combat troops in Afghanistan. Europe's answer was a resounding NO and NATO is in jeopardy!
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