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Ignatieff vows to 'restore faith' in political processPolitical | 206789 hits | 5:41 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff kicked-off a two-month cross-country tour Tuesday to connect with Canadians and "restore faith in the political process."Iranian nuclear scientist turns up in D.C.
Shahram Amiri, who vanished during a trip to Saudi Arabia last year, sought refuge at the Pakistani Embassy's Iranian interests section, claiming he was kidnapped by the U.S. But U.S. officials quickly discounted the accusation.
Shahram Amiri, who vanished during a trip to Saudi Arabia last year, sought refuge at the Pakistani Embassy's Iranian interests section, claiming he was kidnapped by the U.S. But U.S. officials quickly discounted the accusation.Face veil ban approved by French legislators
France's lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a ban on burka-like Islamic veils Tuesday, a move that is popular among French voters despite serious concerns from Muslim groups and human rights advocates.
Political | 206854 hits | 8:48 AM on Tuesday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
France's lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a ban on burka-like Islamic veils Tuesday, a move that is popular among French voters despite serious concerns from Muslim groups and human rights advocates. Naval reserve cuts threaten coasts: NDP
The New Democratic defence critic says a cut to naval reserve training will have serious repercussions for how well Canada can patrol its own coastlines. Senate passes budget bill
The Senate voted to pass the omnibus budget implementation bill late Monday, avoiding an election showdown over the issue. Ignatieff kicks off cross-Canada tour
OTTAWA – Being leader of the federal opposition is perhaps the crappiest job in Canadian politics and this week Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff will take the media along on his cross-country tour just to show how awful the job can be.Church: Cuba offers to free 52 political prisoners
HAVANA – The Roman Catholic Church said Wednesday that Cuba has agreed to free 52 political prisoners and allow them to leave the country in what would be the island's largest mass liberation of dissidents since Pope John Paul II visited in 1998.
Political | 206668 hits | 10:28 PM on Wednesday | posted by commanderkai
HAVANA – The Roman Catholic Church said Wednesday that Cuba has agreed to free 52 political prisoners and allow them to leave the country in what would be the island's largest mass liberation of dissidents since Pope John Paul II visited in 1998. Harper chooses academic David Johnston as next GG
The prime minister has reached into the halls of academia to find the next governor general, and has chosen legal scholar David Johnston, CTV News has learned.
"Queen Elizabeth has been informed and given her blessing," CTV's Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Watchdog to investigate minister's dealings with Jaffer
OTTAWA — Parliament's ethics watchdog will examine a cabinet minister's dealings with Rahim Jaffer, despite the Conservative government's herculean efforts to distance itself from the former Tory MP.France begins burka ban debate
France's hotly debated bill to ban burka-style Islamic veils in public is going before parliament Tuesday.
Political | 206900 hits | 4:35 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
France's hotly debated bill to ban burka-style Islamic veils in public is going before parliament Tuesday. Canadian nuclear plant rehab goes awry
Today, nobody knows when the plant will be back online, except that it won’t be any earlier than 2011. The company's engineers are currently trying to figure out how to restore seals on critical components inside the reactor vessel of the provincially own CP: Almost half of MPs are moonlightingPolitical | 206726 hits | 5:08 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Nearly half of Canada's members of Parliament are moonlighting, running businesses or collecting income above and beyond their six-figure salaries. Green leader fighting for job
OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is fighting for her job, QMI Agency has learned, and is campaigning to avoid a mandatory leadership review set for this fall. Harper resolute on end of Afghanistan missionPolitical | 206714 hits | 9:23 AM on Thursday | posted by wildrosegirl
When talk in Ottawa's halls of power turns to Afghanistan, he's known as the immovable object. Tight circle of monarchists helping Harper pick next Governor General
OTTAWA - Ardent monarchists close to Stephen Harper are helping to pick the next Governor General, who is likely to be more of a Buckingham booster than recent representatives of the Queen, insiders say. Black-clad protesters clash with G20 policePolitical | 206803 hits | 4:10 PM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
A group of black-clad protesters has raged through downtown Toronto, smashing windows, vandalizing businesses and burning at least two police cruisers in the heart of the city. Riot police holding line north of G20 security zonePolitical | 206679 hits | 11:57 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
A large contingent of riot police have faced off against an apparent splinter group of G20 demonstrators in downtown Toronto, as thousands march through the city's core in protest of this weekend's high-level summit. Thousands to hit streets in biggest summit protest yetPolitical | 207161 hits | 8:53 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Demonstrations against the G8 and G20 summits will ramp up Saturday, with as many as 10,000 people expected to take to the streets to protest the international meetings. G8 leaders condemn Iran, N. Korea in communiquePolitical | 206634 hits | 8:48 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Leaders of the G8 nations directed harsh criticisms towards Iran and North Korea in the summit's final communiqué issued Saturday, but took a far milder stance on economic recovery. Copyright debate turns ugly
Blayne Haggart doesn't consider himself a "radical extremist," which is why he's chafing at possibly being labelled as such by Heritage Minister James Moore.Australia's ruling party installs first woman PM
Australia got its first female prime minister on Thursday after the ruling party dumped Kevin Rudd and installed his deputy as leader.
Political | 206791 hits | 7:51 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Australia got its first female prime minister on Thursday after the ruling party dumped Kevin Rudd and installed his deputy as leader. CSIS chief backpedals on alleged spying ministersPolitical | 206714 hits | 2:28 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
The director the Canadian Security Intelligence Service is downplaying his comments that provincial cabinet ministers and bureaucrats are being controlled by foreign governments.Who really receives more tax money then gives in California.
Counties that provide most of the state's revenue streams like income and sales taxes reliably elect Democrats, who traditionally want to take more of your money. And counties whose Republican representatives argue most vociferously for social services cu
Counties that provide most of the state's revenue streams like income and sales taxes reliably elect Democrats, who traditionally want to take more of your money. And counties whose Republican representatives argue most vociferously for social services cu Ignatieff to make official visit to China
Mr. Ignatieff on Tuesday announced a five-day trip that will begin July 3 in Beijing and include stops in Shanghai and meetings with Chinese government officials. Liberals win 2 N.S. byelections
Liberal candidates won two provincial byelections in Nova Scotia on Tuesday. Canada hits Iran with more sanctions
The Harper government is stepping up sanctions against Iran to limit its access to uranium and further restrict its nuclear program. Free up Kapyong homes: Grannies
The former military base has been vacant since 2004 when the Princess Patricia�s Canadian Light Infantry relocated to Shilo. More than 100 houses have stood empty since then. Flaherty says banking sector reform unlikely at summitPolitical | 206648 hits | 4:43 PM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
Days ahead of a meeting of heads of major industrial economies, the Canadian finance minister urged the Group of 20 nations to focus on setting targets for cutting their deficits and said that the summit was not likely to result in a resolution on financi Canadians ok with G8/G20 despite $1B price tag: pollPolitical | 206606 hits | 5:42 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A fake lake, faux Muskoka backdrops and a $1-billion price tag are troubling but not enough to turn off a majority of Canadians to the benefits of summitry, a new poll suggests. Harper's top aides quit jobsPolitical | 209899 hits | 12:16 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Three top aides in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office have quit their jobs for seemingly greener pastures. Day blames G20 travel alert on 'small group of thugs'Political | 206633 hits | 10:39 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day is blaming a U.S. government travel alert issued for the city of Toronto on "a small group of thugs" who plan to protest as world leaders descend on Canada's largest city for the G20 summit next weekend.German-Spanish whispering wars hit euro zone
PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - A whispering war between German and Spanish officials has exacerbated the euro zone's debt crisis this month, keeping financial markets on edge and exposing deep frustrations in Berlin and Madrid.
PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - A whispering war between German and Spanish officials has exacerbated the euro zone's debt crisis this month, keeping financial markets on edge and exposing deep frustrations in Berlin and Madrid.Cameron holds 'warm' talks with Sarkozy at No 10
David Cameron has held talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, focused on Afghanistan, the economy and priorities for next week's G8 summit.
David Cameron has held talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, focused on Afghanistan, the economy and priorities for next week's G8 summit. Milliken OKs compromise deal on Afghan documentsPolitical | 206747 hits | 2:55 AM on Friday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
The Speaker of the House of Commons has given his seal of approval to a deal that will give select MPs access to thousands of sensitive Afghan detainee documents. Jaffer could face contempt charge
A parliamentary committee examining illegal lobbying allegations against Rahim Jaffer has recommended the former Conservative MP be found in contempt of Parliament. �Cruel� tweet angers Emery�s wifePolitical | 207401 hits | 5:17 PM on Thursday | posted by Zipperfish
Prime Minister Stephen Harper�s former communications director made a �cruel and disgusting� comment about her husband and should apologize, said the wife of B.C.�s �Prince of Pot� yesterday.
Kory Teneycke, now a vice-president with Quebeco Tory lead over Liberals slightly narrows: poll
The federal Conservatives lead over the Liberals continues to narrow, with roughly four percentage points dividing the two parties, a new EKOS opinion poll suggests.David Cameron strikes 'positive' note at EU summit
David Cameron has vowed to work "positively" with the EU but to protect UK sovereignty, after a breakfast meeting with European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso.
David Cameron has vowed to work "positively" with the EU but to protect UK sovereignty, after a breakfast meeting with European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso.Israel to liberalize Gaza policy
Israel will liberalize the system under which humanitarian goods are transferred into the Gaza Strip, according to a security cabinet decision Thursday morning.
Israel will liberalize the system under which humanitarian goods are transferred into the Gaza Strip, according to a security cabinet decision Thursday morning. Environmentalists slam BP's plans for B.C.Political | 206724 hits | 7:05 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
As BP struggles to get its oil spill under control in the Gulf of Mexico, some B.C. residents are up in arms over the company's plans to drill here at home. Parties reach deal to avert Homolka pardonPolitical | 207412 hits | 3:47 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
The government and opposition parties have reached a deal to keep convicted sex killer Karla Homolka from receiving a criminal pardon.UN petitioned over West's
GENEVA - Muslim states said on Wednesday that what they call �Islamophobia� is sweeping the West and its media and demanded that the United Nations take tougher action against it
Political | 207724 hits | 11:07 AM on Wednesday | posted by KorbenDeck
GENEVA - Muslim states said on Wednesday that what they call �Islamophobia� is sweeping the West and its media and demanded that the United Nations take tougher action against it Natives to win HST concessions from Ottawa
Harper government to allow exemptions at point of sale over threats to �shut down the country� during G8, G20 summitBack to Canada News
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