Decision Time as Canada Faces Maturing Election
In a nation watching ahead to election day, Western Canada leans Conservative while Quebec strategy, NDP shifts, and party splits shape outcomes. The piece argues for two strong parties, warns of minority risks, and critiques bureaucratic indecision amid calls for decisive governance.
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Quebec
Bloc
NDP
Prairie
Laurier
Mackenzie King
Trudeau
Manitoba
Alberta
Chretien
Liberal Party
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Liberals
Kim Campbell
Public Service
Planning for the future of volunteers in rural communities
The piece notes volunteerism fuels community life and highlights a aging core group while time constraints and changing social habits reduce new volunteers. It cites Stats Canada data showing 50 percent of Canadians volunteer, with sports, religion, and social services drawing most effort. Younger people show rising interest, suggesting proactive group outreach to recruit volunteers.
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Statistics Canada
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