Martin outlines reform plan for parliamentary democracy
Paul Martin outlined a parliamentary reform agenda at York University aiming to curb PMO dominance. He proposed more independent committees and ethics oversight, refer to bills through committees, and a more open private member process while rejecting citizen referendums.
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Same-sex ruling could disrupt Anglican church
Vancouver bishop Michael Ingham's decision to bless same sex relationships could threaten unity within the Anglican Communion. Archbishop George Carey, retiring this fall, warned that such moves may ripple globally and challenge the church's collegiality as Rowan Williams prepares to lead.
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Ottawa urged to act as toxic site report targets 1200 locations
Ottawa will face a report from environment commissioner Johanne Gelinas detailing more than 1,200 contaminated sites across Canada. In Sydney Nova Scotia a resident describes toxic goo in her basement near the tar ponds of the now-closed steelworks. Activists call for leadership and real cleanups beyond band-aid fixes as distant governments pass buck.
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