Weakness in government shows in Harper op ed calls
Public letter argues the Harper Conservatives move to debate the heat Board issue is weak. It cites Chuck Strahl using discredited Colin Carter studies to attack the Canadian Wheat Board single desk, noting court testimony, economic refutations, and farmer backlash against gag orders and ministerial interference.
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Chuck Strahl
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CWB
Amed
Colin Carter
Farm Press
Carter
Theid
Renc
Government of
Canada
Harper
International Volunteer Day Tribute Highlights Volunteers
A letter to the editor celebrates International Volunteer Day observed December 5. It notes 12 million Canadians volunteer, contributing 1.9 billion hours in 2004, and highlights about 150 Red Cross volunteers in Northern BC and Yukon. Volunteers are described as vital to communities and global well being.
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Canada
Yukon
Canadian
Red Cross
Quebecois as a people within Canada affirm unity
The discussion centers on whether the Quebecois form a nation within Canada vs an independent nation. The position stated supports Quebecois as a nation within Canada, rejects independence, and emphasizes Canada’s unity, strength, and inclusive heritage across English and French speakers and other nationalities.
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Canada
Quebec
Liberals
Cartier and Laurier
Mulroney
Trudeau
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