Abolition debate over Canada Senate divides pundits
Dear Editor argues Canadians should vote in a national referendum to abolish the unelected Senate, calling it an abomination. The piece contrasts democratic will with constitutional safeguards, cites Macdonald era property requirements, and notes support from Layton and others for reform or abolition.
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Richard Gwyn
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Hugh Segal
Jack Layton
Saskatchewan
Brad Wall
Tom Mulcair
Layton
Ted Morton
Alberta
U.S
Britain
New blood energizes Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
The Russell and District Chamber of Commerce celebrates lively Main Street energy with new, budget friendly, optimistic business people. Community Calendar sponsorships and calls for service clubs, cadets, and brownies are announced as town revival gains momentum.
Egypt’s coup horror and the road to Egypt’s future
Commentary on the July 2013 military coup in Egypt, arguing the crackdown in Cairo killed protesters, jailed the Muslim Brotherhood, and scuttled democracy. It accuses General Sisi and Adly Mansour of deliberate murder and asserts foreign powers enable the violence while Obama and Hague refuse to label it a coup.
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Brotherhood
Egypt
Washington
London
Paris
Barack Obama
United States
William Hague
Tonto
Syria
Osama bin Laden
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