Canada must explore refugees policy beyond grand gestures
Nigel E Hannaford argues that Canada should not assume a moral obligation to house all of the world’s displaced, noting Vietnam and other refugee sources. He urges exploring alternatives such as regional absorption, relocation to Taiwan or other nations, and caution against flooding the country with newcomers. The piece stresses limits, broader global realities, and the need for practical options.
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Nigel E. Hannaford
Christ
Vietnam
Canada
Alberta
Liberals
Manitoba
Republic of China
Teng
Taiwan
Vancouver
Laos
Cambodia
Malaysia
Indonesia
Africa
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Parliament noosemania clouds vital justice issues
Ottawa MPs push to restore the death penalty for murder risking delays on other justice reforms. Canada’s abolition era shows homicide decline, yet Juvenile Delinquents Act and broader Criminal Code reform linger after reforms stalled since the 1970s.
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Canada
Commons
Chetwynd News Notes and National Justice Debate
Local notices report on community happenings in Chetwynd including Jim Best’s trip to Parksville for his father’s 80th, holiday visits by pharmacy staff, fishing trips, and sports participants. Sympathy extended to Joy Burns. summer games participants named. National justice policy debate centers on capital punishment and marijuana law. Parliament’s inaction noted as murder statistics dip in 1978.
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Dave
Vickie Clary
Garry
Susan Kelm
Prince George
Joy Burns
Joy
Australia
Milton Leffler
Saskatchewan
Clark
Jacques Flynn
Joe Clark
Commons
Statistics Canada
Pesticide Safety Advice Emphasizes Careful Handling
July 25 to 31 article stresses selective pest control and safety when using pesticides. Farmers rely on chemicals, but risks demand outdoor use and good ventilation. Follow label directions, wear protective gear, and prevent spills by containment and thorough cleaning. Maintain safe storage and proper disposal of containers.
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Canada Safety Council
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Don Sellar Southam
Ottawa
Law Reform Commission of Canada
Chetwynd
Jim Best
Parksville, B.C
Art Ellis
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Julius Horvath
Michelle
Ralph Larsen
Christine and
Johnnie McKeever
la Glace
Richmond
Lee Didier
Hudson Hope Dwayne Jensen
Clark Lavalle
Wayne McIver
Clark Lavalle Jr
Ringg
House of Commons
National Organization For the Reform of
R & A Gas & Sheet Metal
Chetwynd, B.C
Allan Lawrence
Trudeau
Grits
Frank Tyger
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Chetwynd Area
Hasler
Moberly Lake
Moberly Lake Elem
Wabi-Dokie District
Lone Prairie
Herrick
Jackfish Lake
Merlin Nichol
Peace River-Liard Regional District
Chamber of Commerce
B.C. Voc
Sukunka Valley Road
Fort St. John
Federal Business Development Bank
Government of Canada
FEDB
H.G. Faerber
W.E. Sitter
100Th Avenue
B.C
British Columbia
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