Ottawa Letters Compare U S Democracy and Canadian Governance
The writer contrasts the U S system with Canada's, praising checks and balances while accusing Paul Martin of acting like an elected dictator. It cites Bush Clinton era concerns, NATO roles, and Ottawa press coverage, noting Senate vacancies and debates on sovereignty and minority government. The piece ends by decrying space about same sex issues.
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United States of America
Bush
House of Commoners
Paul Martin
U.S. Supreme Court
Israel
Martin
Supreme Court
Ray Henault
NATO
Europe
Washington
Denmark
Adscam
Homeland Security
New York
Bernard Kerik
Taser
Ottawa
Joe Bloggs
Moose Jaw
Liberal
Canada
Senate
Jean Chretien
Price
Adrienn Clarkson
United States
Canadal
Joe Clark
Ben Franklin
VRM Debate Says Low Rates May Last For Years
A Canadian banking outlook argues fixed rate mortgages offer little advantage as December rate hold suggests rates may stay near 4.25% through 2005. VRMs seen as cheaper in a low rate world, with inflation tame and the dollar weak, shaping consumer choice and bank strategy.
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Canada
VRM
Washington
Bank of Canada
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