Harper says Kyoto bill unconstitutional and impractical
Prime Minister Stephen Harper declares it constitutionally impossible for Canada to fully comply with the Kyoto emissions targets tied to a private member’s bill. He warns the measure could impose large costs and cites limits on money bills, while the Liberal plan aims for a six percent reduction from 1990 levels by 2012 and potential court action if a plan isn’t created.
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Senate passes controversial budget bill amid cross party tensions
Liberal senators from Atlantic Canada and Saskatchewan opposed the package as it cleared the Conservative government's budget 45 to 21 with six abstentions. Premier figures vow legal challenges over Atlantic accords and equalization changes, with Newfoundland and Nova Scotia weighing lawsuits and Saskatchewan planning a fall constitutional challenge.
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Harper pushes for Canadian consensus on Afghanistan role
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said any extension beyond February 2009 requires broad Canadian consensus not just parliamentary support. He hinted at a safer task for troops and discussed training Afghan forces, while antiwar protests and polls show mixed public opinion on remaining in Afghanistan. Liberal leader Dion urged a clear end to the combat mission and alternative arrangements outside Kandahar.
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Kabul
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Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies
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