Eye on the dome opposition to same sex marriage plan in Canada
The writer condemns Prime Minister Jean Chretien and his Liberal government for redefining marriage to include same sex unions, citing Ontario court rulings and potential federal legislation. Alberta Premier Ralph Klein and Vic Toews oppose the plan, while Manitoba Premier Gary Doer aligns with adopting the federal framework once law.
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Turning Canada’s Rates as Dodge Faces 180 Turn
Garth Turner argues Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge must reverse policy as deflation pressure grows after Iraq war and SARS, with U S rates likely to rise while Canada cuts. He predicts a series of rate cuts lowering prime to about 4 percent by fall. Investors benefit from lower mortgage costs, boosting real estate despite deflation fears. Turner notes energy shocks and export slumps complicate the outlook.
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