Thanksgiving reflections on missed opportunities in Canada
Ken Wapdet reflects on gratitude and opportunity in Canada. He contrasts unexplainable tragedies with societal choices, cites Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba missed chances in 1905 and the 1940s, criticizes socialist policies, and urges government to govern rather than micromanage as Thanksgiving approaches.
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Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Prairie
Tommy Douglas
Douglas
Prince of Peace and the long shape of conflict
The piece argues tensions in the Middle East and other religious clashes persist amid calls for peace. It reflects on Isaiah's prophecy of the coming Messiah and the Christian idea that God’s kingdom spans all nations, uniting believers in Christ and fostering true peace among diverse peoples.
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Middle East
U.S
Bush
Saddam Hussein
India
Punjab
Sri Lanka
Northern
Ireland
Pakistan
Isaiah
Earth
Jesus
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
St. Paul
Christ Jesus
Prince of
Recycled ideas broken promises Throne Speech
The second session of the 37th Parliament opened with Adrienne Clarkson reading the Throne Speech outlining reforms in health care cities and infrastructure, early childhood funding and welfare reform, new national parks and marine areas, aboriginal protections, and public servant ethics. Inky Mark criticized the speech for missing agriculture rural Canada and health funding, noting only about 25 percent of prior promises were acted on. He urged a responsible financial plan and budget-based leadership over legacy spending.
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Adrienne Clarkson
Inky Mark
M.P
Dauphin- Swan River-Marquette
Chrétien
Canada
Mark
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