Voice in Ottawa shows tension on Hill ahead of fall election
In Ottawa the mood on Parliament Hill is tense as the House of Commons readies for a potential fall election. Debates focus on Bill C-44 changes to Employment Insurance and Bill C-409 gun law sunset proposals, with critics warning of short-term gains for some workers and gun owners facing licensing. World Teachers Day on October 5 highlights teachers' contributions. 622 INKY 4659.
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Doris Lessing
Parliament Hill
House of Commons
Chretien
Canadian Alliance
Liberals
Atlantic Canada
Dauphin- Swan River
Canada
Yorkton-Melville
Garry Breitkreuz
Ottawa
Agriculture Standing Committee
Canadian Wheat Board
AIDA
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
The Teacher Is the Key to Better Schools
Fred McGuinness argues the teacher remains central to school success. He recalls Edward Blake’s 1874 remark that efficient teachers justify school funds and pay. The piece praises Colorado style teacher trustees committees assigning extra duties to bid for, paying for teachers’ time.
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Edward Blake
Ontario
Colorado
Neighbourly News on Canadian spelling and history schooling
A letter laments Canadian education debates as provinces push Canadian history in schools while fear of U.S. absorption grows. It criticizes invented spelling in British Columbia and tests readers with misspelled words, urging better writing and spelling discipline.
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Canada
U.S
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
B.C
Webster
Funk Wagnall
Oxford
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