Debate over Hillier remarks flags Afghan war timing
Liberal deputy leader Michael Ignatieff faces criticism for questioning Chief of Defence Staff Rick Hillier on NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. The piece argues the exchange is a political clash over war aims and Canada’s role, contrasting media framing and invoking broader rights and diversity debates.
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Canadians weigh ending the penny in currency
A discussion notes a movement to remove the penny from Canadian money. It costs four cents to produce, yet coins end up in jars and piggy banks instead of spending. The piece mocks the old adage and suggests luck costs more than a single cent.
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Canadians weigh penny fate amid shrinking need and costs
An Discover article notes most shoppers dislike penny change, clutter at tills, and time costs of pennies. About 20 million Canadians transact twice daily. a penny adds up to millions in yearly costs. Public opinion leans toward eliminating the penny with Sweden rounding nearby, while talk shifts to the nickel next.
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