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Liberals demand body bag apology
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is demanding the Conservative government apologize to First Nations people in Canada after some reserves received shipments of body bags as part of H1N1 flu preparation kits. Iggy calls PM's handling of Buy America 'amateur hour'
In a week when he’s tried to buff up his own foreign policy credentials, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff today called Stephen Harper’s approach to Canada-U.S. relations “amateur hour.” Seal hunt protesters disrupt House
Three people dressed as nuns protesting against Canada's seal hunt interrupted question period at the House of Commons on Wednesday and had to be removed from the chamber. NDP to prop up Tories to pass EI changes
The NDP says it plans to prop up the Conservatives in order to pass a Tory plan to extend employment insurance for long-tenured workers — a move that appears to rule out a fall election Harper wraps up meeting with Obama
Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up his meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday, one in which he had been expected to request an exclusion for Canada from recent Buy American provisions. Conservative accuses Bloc of sticking up for child traffickers
OTTAWA — A Conservative MP accused the Bloc Quebecois on Tuesday of fighting for the rights of child predators. PMO paid former Clinton spokesperson $24,500
The Prime Minister's Office spent $24,000 to have a high-powered communications strategist advise the prime minister on U.S. media opportunities during April's Summit of the Americas. 
OTTAWA — The Bloc Quebecois will support the Conservative government in a confidence vote Friday, averting a federal election campaign — for now. Liberals catch flak for support of Colombian free trade
OTTAWA -- While Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff touted himself as the saviour of Canada's global reputation, his party was under fire Monday for supporting free trade with Colombia. Layton says EI changes 'could be a start' with Tories
New Democrat Leader Jack Layton says the Conservative government's proposed employment insurance changes could be a starting point for working with Ottawa's minority government, the day after he said his party would begin voting on a "case-by-case" basis Latest poll gives Tories 9-point lead over Grits
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives continue to hold a commanding lead over their political rivals, while Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff risks taking the blame in the event of a fall election that Canadians clearly do not want, accord Opinion - Stephen Harper, Unfit to Govern
Anticipating another federal election feels like being in the movie Groundhog Day with the same players (save one) going through the same routines, everyone stuck in the same place, doing the same thing. The two major parties are tied (according to the m Tories forming coalition with NDP, Ignatieff says
The Liberals have come up with a new line of attack on the Conservatives -- charging that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is seeking out his own coalition government with the NDP. Tories propose EI benefits extension
The Tory government is proposing legislation to extend employment insurance by up to 20 weeks for long-tenured workers, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley announced Monday. Clement 'revoked' portfolio over gay event: docs
OTTAWA -- Industry Minister Tony Clement's office directed bureaucrats to "scrutinize activities" of major tourism events up for stimulus funding, just two weeks after Toronto's Gay Pride festival received a federal grant. MPs back in town, expect 'unruly and surly' House
Climate change, Canada-U.S. relations, the coming pandemic flu, the medical isotopes shortage, crime and justice, immigration, protecting Canadians abroad, Employment Insurance and the economy will be the top House issues this week after an 11-week summer Liberal flyer offends military, MacKay saysPolitical | 206628 hits | 9:04 PM on Sunday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
Tories planning move that may avoid fall electionPolitical | 206609 hits | 9:02 PM on Sunday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
Bloc may prop up Tories
QUEBEC - The Bloc Québécois could support the Harper government this Friday on its Ways and Means Motion, which if defeated would provoke the fourth federal election in five years. Layton ready to deal with Harper
With MPs poised for a tense resumption of Parliament this week, federal NDP leader Jack Layton signalled he’s ready to deal with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to avert an election. Williams says Harper deal erodes Canadian sovereignty
Newfoundland and Labrador's premier is calling for immediate action from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, saying Canada's sovereignty over its fishery resources within the 200-mile coastal limit is threatened. Layton says Harper can still avoid fall election
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jack Layton held open a door Saturday for a federal Conservative government that may be looking for a way out of a fall election. Anti-Ignatieff ad features Justin Trudeau
MONTREAL — There’s a surprising new star making a cameo appearance in Conservative ads attacking Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff: his name is Justin Trudeau. Conservatives to introduce EI reforms
The proposed legislation will have two parts. The first will extend benefits to laid-off workers who have worked for years, according to government sources. House vote could bring down government next week
The Conservative minority government could fall as early as next week, triggering the second election in a year, according to reports. Ignatieff vows never to form coalition
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff vowed Friday that his party would never enter into a governing coalition and said he could make Parliament work without such a deal. Report calls for overhaul of political debatesPolitical | 206842 hits | 6:36 PM on Thursday | posted by dino_bobba_renno
If Tom Axworthy and his think-tank have their way, Gilles Duceppe and his Bloc Québécois will be blocked from the televised English-language leaders' debate in future elections. Air Canada sues Washington over NHL flight ban
Air Canada, the country's largest carrier, sued the Obama administration over a directive that bars the carrier from providing charter service to professional ice hockey and basketball teams. Ignatieff represents cynicism at its worstPolitical | 206718 hits | 10:55 AM on Thursday | posted by Alta_redneck
GG says war in Afghanistan far from 'lost cause'
She said the suggestion that Canada's war in Afghanistan is a "lost cause" hurts her deeply.
"I think it's important to see that our efforts are not in vain, and when we hear Afghan people and even children saying that the priority is security -- this Premier not sorry for boycotting Plains show
Premier Jean Charest has rejected Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois's call for him to apologize for "politicizing" an event next weekend meant to remember the history of francophones in Canada.Back to Canada News
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