2014 a productive year for our government in Ottawa
A Manitoba MP reflects on 2014 federal achievements including a balanced budget plan, job creation, the National Conservation Plan funding, Small Communities Fund projects in Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, airport upgrades, tax cuts for families, expanded child benefits, firearms licensing reform, and low unemployment. He notes regional investments and visits, and extends season's greetings.
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Arctic sovereignty row risks arms race as nations stake claims
Gwynne Dyer notes Canada and Denmark press Arctic claims while Prime Minister Harper pushes a rights oriented defense stance. He cites Russia and Putin patterns, warns disputes over seabed may grow though oil drilling remains unlikely with oil under $80. Dyer observes experts say Canada lacks a legal case but politics drive public perception.
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