Quebec election yields Liberal majority under Couillard
After a stunning upset, the Parti Quebecois government led by Pauline Marois loses power as the Liberals, under Philippe Couillard, win a majority. Voters cite jobs and economy over Bill 60, the secular charter, with Marois' gamble on identity politics failing and prompting calls to reexamine faith in public life.
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Quebec
Parti Quebecois
Pauline Marois
Marois
An Hour of Growth Through Light Reading and Memory
A personal reflection on an overextended back interrupted by a comforting reread of Rilla of Ingleside. The writer links an hour of growth to poignant moments, cites poetry by E. Pratt, and urges cherishing present hours and humane awareness.
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Rilla
Prayer Alone Bridges Gaps With God Says Reflection
A meditation on electronic dependence and faulty connections contrasts with faith in prayer. The author asserts God is always accessible, with Jesus as mediator, citing Philippians 4 6 about presenting requests to God and receiving peace in the heart.
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God
Jesus
Unfair Elections Act debate and call to amend or scrap
Richard Davies of Minnedosa Manitoba argues against Bill C-23 in Canada’s parliament, labeling it the Unfair Elections Act. He cites risks to voter access, diminished Elections Canada powers, and partisan poll supervision favoring incumbents, urging MPs to demand amendments or scrapping the bill.
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Canada
Stephen Harper
Democratic Reform
Pierre Poilierre
British Columbia
Harry Neufeld
Elections Canada
CBC
the House
Poilierre
Marc Mayrand
Harper’s
Conservatives
House of Commons
Conservative Party of Canada
Robert Sopuck
Richard Davies Minnedosa
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