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Tag Archives: Stephen Harper
The Pros and Cons of Collaboration
Since the 2011 federal election, there have been more frequent discussions on cooperation among the opposition parties: the Greens, the NDP and the Liberals. It is argued by some that had these parties cooperated in the last election they could … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, coalition, Marxism, politics, socialism, Stephen Harper
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National Round Table Gagged by Harper Government
“It was the day of the Budget announcement, when we learned of the demise of the NRTEE. This had come as a complete surprise to everyone and the natural reactions of staff were of shock, fear, and dismay. Yet that … Continue reading
Canada’s New Immigrant Class: Friends of Venture Capitalists
Last Friday, the Canadian government announced a new class of immigrants. As of April 1, 2013, immigrant entrepreneurs who have obtained “the support of a Canadian angel investor group or venture capital fund” can come to Canada through the Start-Up … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, government of Canada, immigration, Jason Kenney, Start-Up Visa, Stephen Harper, venture capital
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Harper’s War on Nature
The past six years of federal Conservative government have transformed Canada in profound ways. Our social safety net, the rights of workers and the very institutions of our democracy have all come under attack by Stephen Harper. In all these … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, climate change, environment, Stephen Harper, tar sands, water
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Canada to Iran: Diplomacy Revoked
On Friday, Canada closed its embassy in Tehran and put Iran on a list of “states that support terrorism.” This is consistent with all of the inflammatory rhetoric on Iran put forth by the Canadian government, especially since the 2011 … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, foreign policy, government of Canada, Iran, John Baird, Stephen Harper, war
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Protecting Canada: Who’s Afraid of Refugees?
Federal immigration minister Jason Kenney thinks Canada needs to be better protected from refugees. Exactly what the new immigration bill, Protecting Canada’s Immigration System, is supposed to protect Canada against is unclear. Unfortunately, the harm it will cause is evident … Continue reading
Bon Appetit: Budget 2012 (Part 2)
On March 29, the federal government tabled its 2012 budget. The changes are substantial, including a two-year increase in the retirement age, a five per cent cut to the federal public services and new limits to environmental assessments of major … Continue reading
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Tagged Budget 2012, Canada, CFIA, food, food labelling, food safety, government of Canada, Stephen Harper
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Jim Flaherty’s 2012 Budget: Substantial, Irresponsible and Unnecessary (Part 1)
On March 29, the federal government tabled its 2012 budget. The changes are substantial, including a two-year increase in the retirement age, a five per cent cut to the federal public services and new limits to environmental assessments of major … Continue reading
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Tagged Budget 2012, Canada, government of Canada, Jim Flaherty, low income, Old Age Security, pensions, seniors, Stephen Harper
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Re-nationalize Air Canada
It’s been a bad week for Air Canada. Workers in Toronto and Montreal held wildcat strikes, resulting in numerous flight delays and cancellations. Unions representing Air Canada employees launched a constitutional challenge against recent back-to-work legislation that forces workers to … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Canada, Canada, crown corporation, government of Canada, labour, Lisa Raitt, public, Stephen Harper
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