Mercy the pig thwarted by activists and sent to slaughter
Activists raised funds to save Mercy the sow found near Winnipeg but the pig was shipped to the United States for slaughter after the owner was identified. The Winnipeg region faced backlash as thousands urged rescue while the Manitoba Park Council defended its lack of authority to intervene.
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Winnipeg
Mercy
Ontario
Manitoba Park Council
Winnipeg Free Press
North America
Bill C-42 seen as pre election gimmick and insufficient
A letter criticizes Bill C-42 The Common Sense Licensing Act as window dressing and argues it does not decriminalize lawful firearm possession or remove RCMP control It urges repeal of Bill C-68 and elimination of sections 91 92 and other provisions It claims firearm owners remain criminal in waiting under current rules.
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House of Commons
Senate
Stephen Harper
Harper
Canada
North America
RCMP
Debating CPP Expansion and Canadian Savings Habits
Aaron Wudrick argues against mandatory CPP expansion noting that existing benefits reduce senior hardship while many Canadians prefer current spending. He suggests voluntary CPP contributions and raises concerns about effects on businesses and personal finance flexibility. Public policy should trust individuals over government mandates.
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CPP
Canada
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Government of Canada
Canada Periodical Fund
Department of Canadian Heritage
R.J. Gilroy
Ed Doering
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Merolipo
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