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Queen gives Chretien Order of Merit
Queen Elizabeth has appointed former prime minister Jean Chretien to the Order of Merit, placing him in the exclusive ranks of such figures as Albert Schweitzer, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela
For the record: Harper's misguided attack on Ignatieff
Here is an unofficial transcript of the question Harper was asked and his English-language response. (He responded somewhat similarly in French). Harper slams communion story as 'low moment in journalism'
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday the "unsubstantiated" story that he put communion bread in his pocket during the funeral of former governor general Roméo LeBlanc last week, "is a low moment in journalism." Gay-pride organizer defends Harper governmentPolitical | 81169 hits | 7:12 PM on Thursday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
The director of one of Canada's premier gay and lesbian festivals sprang to the defence of the Conservative government Wednesday, saying she has received even more stable support since the Tories took office. Federal lawyers want Schreiber's 'legal acrobatics' ended
OTTAWA � The federal Justice Department is asking the Ontario Court of Appeal to put an end to the "legal acrobatics" that have allowed Karlheinz Schreiber to avoid extradition to his native Germany for years. Stephen Harper momentarily absent for another summit photo
Better late than never.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper appears to have an issue with the traditional "family" photo at international summits. In April, outraged staff in the Prime Minister's Office had to squelch reports that Harper was "in the loo" - Target found in G8's climate-change fightPolitical | 81145 hits | 5:48 AM on Thursday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
The G8 countries have agreed to do whatever needs to be done to limit the world's temperature to a two-degree increase. The target requires aggressive cuts to emissions that call into question what how it would affect Canada's oil industry Canada to spend $5B for armoured vehicles, LAV III repairs
The federal government confirmed Wednesday it will spend $5 billion to purchase new combat vehicles and maintain the existing fleet for the Canadian Forces. Political leaders come together over McCartney concert
A wigged-put premier and barefoot mayor have put their best foot forward to promote the upcoming Paul McCartney concert in Halifax. Moving Ont. Mohawk border post could create 'no man's land'Political | 81225 hits | 5:37 AM on Wednesday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
OTTAWA — A proposal to relocate a currently closed border post from Mohawk territory into nearby Cornwall, Ont., could create a "no man's land" and create other difficulties, critics warned Tuesday. Ottawa pushes plan to boost native economyPolitical | 81048 hits | 5:18 PM on Tuesday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
Harper out of step with G8 on climate and development, British PM suggestsPolitical | 81161 hits | 5:09 PM on Tuesday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown suggested in an interview that Stephen Harper's government has fallen out of step with the thinking of other major nations on climate and development issues. Tories climbing rapidly to top of the pollsPolitical | 81336 hits | 5:38 AM on Tuesday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
The Conservative Party is back on top for the first time in four months and has momentum over the Liberals at the start of the summer politicking season, a new poll has found.Biden strikes tough note on Iran
US Vice-President Joe Biden has hinted the administration will not restrain Israel if it decides on military action to remove any Iranian nuclear threat.
US Vice-President Joe Biden has hinted the administration will not restrain Israel if it decides on military action to remove any Iranian nuclear threat. Tory ad suggests Bloc protecting child traffickers rather than children
Bloc Québécois MPs are outraged over Tory attack ads suggesting the separatist party is soft on pedophiles and child traffickers.
Tories, Ignatieff battle on Grit's writings on Ukrainians
Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff continued to be hounded in Winnipeg yesterday by the Conservatives for comments they claim are anti-Ukrainian. Liberal leader says Tories' personal attacks pit Canadian against each other
WINNIPEG - Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is accusing the Tories of dividing Canadians through personal attacks on his patriotism and by dredging up controversial remarks about Ukrainians made 15 years ago. It is time for the (Anti) Canadian Arab Federation to fold its tents
It is past time that this intolerant and subversive organization folded its tents and retreated from the public forum. It is a disgrace to all Arabs, and it is, by the way, past time that we heard the same from a sizable number of Arab-Canadians. Loud and Toronto strike shines spotlight on public, private-sector compensation
ne example is a cashier employed by the City of Toronto, who at the top of the scale would make $27.82 per hour, compared to about $12 in the Ontario private sector. Canada wipes Haiti's $2.3 million debt off the books
One of the world's poorest countries is getting a break on its debt payments.
Canada has forgiven Haiti's $2.3-million debt. It's part of the federal government's plan to relieve impoverished and heavily indebted countries of their debts to Canada.
A 'devastating' border shutdown, a chaotic commutePolitical | 81075 hits | 7:32 AM on Thursday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
Long-standing animosity between Mohawks and border guards boiled over May 30, when natives protested the arming of customs agents. The guards fled their Cornwall Island post, saying they feared violence, and the federal government shut down the crossing. Obama aide says no more troops to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top security adviser has told U.S. military commanders there are no plans to send more troops to Afghanistan for now and that the focus instead will be on economic development and reconstruction, The Washing Canadian charged in Iran over protestsPolitical | 81263 hits | 8:10 AM on Wednesday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
Detained journalist accused of conspiracy to overthrow regime Canada dead last on green listPolitical | 81270 hits | 8:07 AM on Wednesday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
We have fallen behind other nations on climate change plan, scorecard reveals Take charge on credit card rates, Ottawa toldPolitical | 81053 hits | 8:02 AM on Wednesday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
Politicians clash over content in taxpayer-funded newsletters
The newsletters — which are produced and mailed at taxpayer expense — include attack ads that say Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff would raise taxes and suggest he is not qualified to be prime minister because he has spent most of his career working outsi Grits, Tories battle for Jewish support in next election
OTTAWA -- The fact Liberal MP Anita Neville is Jewish just didn't seem to hold as much sway with her Winnipeg community last election. Will Ontario Tory race seal Jim Flaherty's fate?
It's widely anticipated that the federal finance minister wouldn't be in his job long after a victory by Christine Elliott. Flaherty's wacky 2008 attack on Ontario as a lousy place to invest was awkward enough. Having his economic decisions judged, fairlyBack to Canada News
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