Bin Laden blamed for 9/11 motives amid political row
The piece argues bin Laden was not driven by poverty but by hatred and a desire for fame and religious zealotry. It condemns linking al Qaeda to wealth or poverty and accuses Prime Minister Chretien of irresponsibly proposing such a link.
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Chretien faces backlash over UN remarks linking poverty to terrorism
The Chetwynd Echo notes Jean Chretien linked poverty with terrorism at the United Nations and warned of consequences for not aiding Africa. The piece condemns the remarks as damaging Canada’s diplomacy and questions the prime minister’s leadership during a 16 month period while urging him to stay off the world stage.
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Changes to Graduation Program Introduced for 2003 Start
The plan requires language arts exams in grades 10 and 12 along with one exam in science social studies and math. Grade 12 exams become optional as programs can be refocused. A student graduation portfolio will assess information tech skills critical thinking civic involvement fitness employability and career planning. Physical education becomes mandatory for grades 11 and 12. Rollout begins September 2003 with full Grade 10 in 2004 and the class of 2006-2007 as first graduates under the new rules.
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