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Michael Geist’s 61 Reforms for C-61 (p2pnet)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:50:40 GMT

p2pnet news P2P:- | Politics:- Ottawa, law professor Michael Geist has taken on an ambitious project. “Today marks the first day of the House of Commons summer recess, yet there are just 61 weekdays until it is scheduled to resume on September 15th,” he said on Monday, going on: “There are just 61 weekdays until it is [...]

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G.I. Resisters Face Legal Limbo in Canada (The Indypendent)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:17:29 GMT

On June 3, the House of Commons passed a non-binding measure, led by members of the top opposition parties, to grant residency to conscientious objectors and end deportation proceedings against them. The resolution supported the Dec. 6, 2007, recommendation by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, that called for the government to immediately implement an asylum program...

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The Great Pesticide Debate (ENN: Top Stories)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:02:11 GMT

It's a battle that's been raging in this country for more than 15 years, with skirmishes fought in town council rooms, the House of Commons, the Supreme Court of Canada and on the letters pages of this newspaper. But the use of pesticides for purely esthetic purposes -- such as killing dandelions -- has likely never been a hotter topic than it is today.

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Canadian Committee Investigates Pakistan and Indonesia's Persecution of Ahmadis (Religion Clause)

noreply@blogger.com (Howard Friedman) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:44:00 GMT

In Canada last Tuesday, the country's House of Commons Sub-Committee on International Human Rights held a hearing on persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan and Indonesia. According to a PRWeb story on Thursday, in both countries Muslim hard liners press for prosecution of Ahmadis on the ground that they wrongly refer to themselves as Muslims. The full text of...

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House of Commons ends scandal-plagued spring session (CBC.ca)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:17:56 GMT

Parliament's spring session came to an end Friday after a session that saw the minority government facing bribery allegations, a fight with Elections Canada and the high-profile resignation of the foreign affairs minister.

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My Thoughts On The Anti-Spanking Bill (Toronto Mike's Blog)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:54:05 GMT

An anti-spanking bill has passed third reading in the Senate and is heading to the House of Commons. Bill S-209, which needs House approval to be made into law, proposes to eliminate Section 43 of Canada's Criminal Code, which allows parents, teachers and caregivers to use reasonable force to discipline a child and correct their behaviour. Liberal Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette...

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The Economist weighs in on Bernier-Couillard (Impolitical) (Progressive Bloggers)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:58:00 GMT

"Femme fatale," the Economist's aptly entitled and succinct overview of the Bernier-Couillard matter comes to this: Ms Couillard chose not to accept an invitation to answer questions about her conquests from a House of Commons committee on June 18th. Stephen Harper, Canada's Conservative prime minister, originally chided the opposition as ?gossipy old busybodies? for dwelling on...

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Portrait gallery move should require House approval: MP (CBC.ca)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:27:58 GMT

An Ottawa NDP MP has brought forward a motion that would require the House of Commons to give its approval before Portrait Gallery of Canada could be moved outside the Ottawa area.

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Canadians demanding new 9/11 investigation (DarkGovernment)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:20:52 GMT

New Democratic Party Deputy House Leader Libby Davies delivers a Parliamentary Petition signed by over 500 Canadians demanding a new 9/11 investigation, in Canada’s House of Commons during Routine Proceedings at 1:10 pm on June 10, 2008 Here is the full text of the petition, available to sign at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/canada911truth/ PETITION TO THE HOUSE...

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Tory minister calls Arbour 'a disgrace' (The Black Kettle)

noreply@blogger.com (Tim) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:10:00 GMT

David Akin, The Ottawa Citizen: One of Stephen Harper's senior cabinet members called Louise Arbour "a disgrace" on the floor of the House of Commons yesterday. Vic Toews, a Manitoba Conservative MP and the president of the Treasury Board, yelled "she's a disgrace" during question period as a Liberal MP, Martha Hall Findlay, was calling on the government to acknowledge Ms. Arbour's...

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N.L. mayors concerned about Air Canada cuts (CBC.ca)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:09:02 GMT

The Newfoundland mayor who was instrumental in gaining support for a bill of passenger rights in the House of Commons last week says he's worried about how Air Canada's most recent cuts will affect service to Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Canadian MP Libby Davies reads 9/11 petition in Parliament (UruK---Wonderful World & metakrisis)

noreply@blogger.com (UruK) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:09:00 GMT

PETITION TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED We, the undersigned citizens of Canada draw the attention of the House to the following: THAT, scientific and eyewitness evidence shows that the 9/11 Commission Report is a fraudulent document and that those behind the report are consciously or unconsciously guilty of covering up what happened on 9/11/2001. This evidence...

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EDITORIALS... Apology a good first step (HOLLY'S FIGHT TO STOP VIOLENCE)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:37:00 GMT

Apology a good first step......June 17th, 2008 It was a good first step. Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood before the House of Commons on June 11, apologizing to the many natives who have endured this country’s residential schools. His apology, on behalf of the nation of Canada, spoke against the abuses children suffered at many of these schools. “There is no place in Canada...

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Office of the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform: Accountability With Respect to Loans Bill Passes House of Commons (Market Wire)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:27:00 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Loans made to political parties, candidates, and associations are one step closer to being more accountable and transparent with the passage of the Accountability with Respect to Loans Bill in the House of Commons, announced Peter Van Loan, Minister for Democratic Reform.

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INDIAN AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA: Government of Canada Modernizes Indian Oil and Gas Act (Market Wire - Government: National)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:58:00 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, introduced amendments to the Indian Oil and Gas Act today in the House of Commons. The proposed amendments will modernize dated regulations, help to ensure environmental protection of First Nation lands, increase...

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Human Resources and Social Development Canada: HRSDC/2007 Employment Equity Act Annual Report-Diversity, a Source of Strength and Innovation (Market Wire - Government: Security (law enforcement, homeland etc))

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:46:00 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today tabled the 20th Annual Report on the Employment Equity Act in the House of Commons.

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CMHA Acknowledges And Supports Federal Government's Apology To The Thousands Of Victims Of Indian Residential Schools In Canada (Medical News Today)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Dr. Taylor Alexander, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), National Office applauds Prime Minister Stephen Harper's recent House of Commons apology to the thousands of victims of Indian Residential Schools in Canada."This government's recent historic apology will hopefully, begin the healing process for survivors, their families and their loved ones.

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As Michael Geist says (Bread and Circuits)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:33:12 GMT

1. Write to your MP, the Industry Minister, the Canadian Heritage Minister, and the Prime Minister. If you send an email, be sure to print it out and drop a copy in the mail (no stamp is needed - c/o House of Commons, Ottawa, ON, K1A0A6). If you are looking for a sample letter, visit [...]

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New Books at the Law Library - June 16th, 2008 (Law Library Blog)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:58:26 GMT

HD5728 .C363 2008 Canada. Parliament. House of Commons. Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Employability in Canada: Preparing for the Future: Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and...

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Proposed Copyright Law Amendments: Some Very Good Changes But Some Cause for Concern (Red Orbit )

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:12 GMT

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 13, 2008) - The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada supports proposed amendments to copyright law, tabled yesterday in the House of Commons, regarding educational use of Internet materials and the rules for Internet Service Providers, but is very concerned about the prohibition against circumventing Technological Measures...

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