Canada hints at sizable commitment in Iraq crisis
Defence Minister John McCallum said Canada could mount a sizable commitment if called, while Prime Minister Chretien and Foreign Minister insisted any strike require UN backing. They stressed multilateral support and a potential Commons debate before involvement, noting past deployments have stretched the forces.
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Judith Robinson Proverb Reflects on Heritage and Foolishness
A famed Canadian adage links folly with the fate of inheritance as Judith Robinson notes that a fool and his heritage are soon parted, underscoring caution in estate matters.
Pickton faces four more first degree murder charges in Canada
Robert Pickton was charged with four additional counts of first degree murder bringing his total to 15 as investigators pursue the Downtown Eastside serial killings case. The new accusations target Heather Chinnock Tanya Holyk Sherry Irving and Inga Hall among the missing women linked to Port Coquitlam properties. Police note this is the largest serial killer investigation in Canadian history and the missing-women list continues to grow.
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Liberal backbench pushback on Chretien ethics package
The Liberal Party resists Prime Minister Jean Chretien's proposed ethics plan as backbench MPs express concerns. The package would require MPs and senators to disclose holdings including those of spouses, prompting objections about privacy and a perceived double standard in ethics rules.
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Don Boudrin
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Auberge Grand- Mere
Howard Wilson
Alan Tonks
Esplanade petition gains strong support in Medicine Hat
A Medicine Hat petition drive seeks a nonbinding plebiscite on The Esplanade arts and heritage centre. About 1,000 signatures gathered toward a 5,125 threshold, with residents over 18 and long-term Alberta residents eligible. Supporters like Als John Hamill urge citizen voice amid project cost estimates of 34 to 36 million dollars and city pledges of 27 million. Aldermen critique timing but stress democratic process and accountability. Information via contacts for petition details provided.
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