Martin blasts PMO as too powerful in reform pledge
Former cabinet member Martin declares the PMO wields excessive power, claims Parliament’s rights are sidelined. He calls for governance by persuasion, private member bills, stronger committees, and an independent ethics commissioner. He previews a 2004 leadership bid amid Liberal backbench reaction.
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Five Year Mortgage Rates Rise as Bond Market Shifts
A stock rally drains funds from bonds pushing yields up and mortgage rates higher. Banks pass costs to borrowers with five year loans around 7 percent while prime discounts from TD Canada Trust and CIBC offer cheaper options. Variable rate mortgages at about 3.4 percent headline the week for real estate activity on Bay Street.
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