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Ontario Election: Reasonable and Troubling

October 7, 2011, By William Christian

As election outcomes go, the results in Ontario’s seem pretty reasonable, though to some extent troubling as well.

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Pierre ‘n Me

September 29, 2011, By William Christian
Pierre Trudeau

“It is said that you can only make a first impression once. For me, Trudeau’s wasn’t favourable. To make matters worse, I had missed Trudeaumania. All I saw was Trudeau’s mania for power.”

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How High Taxes?

September 27, 2011, By William Christian
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What sort of taxes (and there are many) should we have and how high should they be?

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U.S. Thanks Canada for 9/11 Aid

September 9, 2011, By Davina Choy
Stephen Harper and President Obama

President Obama thanked Prime Minister Harper for Canada’s “friendship and solidarity” during their “darkest hour.”

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Reflections on 9/11

September 9, 2011, By William Christian
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Ten years after September 11, William Christian reflects on the day and the significance for Canadians.

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Thoughts on Jack Layton’s Final Letter

September 6, 2011, By William Christian

Jack Layton’s last letter to Canadians was, as everyone was told from the very beginning, a collegial affair.  Layton, party president Brian Topp, chief of staff Anne McGrath, and his wife and colleague Olivia Chow all had input into the final draft. The letter was hortatory rhetoric, defined as writing that encourages its audience to [...]

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Is There a Coalition Government in Our Future?

September 6, 2011, By William Christian

In 1980, Pierre Trudeau defeated Joe Clark’s bumbling regime and formed a new Liberal government. However, he faced a serious problem constructing his cabinet. The voters of western Canada showed they did not much like the prime minister who had taunted them with the question, “Why should I sell your wheat?”

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A Student’s Tribute to Jack Layton

August 29, 2011, By Kate Makarow
Jack Layton and Kate Makarow

“With the passing of Jack Layton we’ve lost a charismatic, engaging leader and a strong voice for our country. We’ve also lost one of our biggest advocates for young Canadians.”

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Royal Outrage is Ill-Informed

August 27, 2011, By William Christian

Stephen Harper restored the “Royal” in Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy. He had no need to in the case of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or the Royal Mint. In the case of the military changes, who can say if it’s a good or a bad idea? It draws attention to Canada’s heritage.  It [...]

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Jack Layton in Context

August 23, 2011, By Davina Choy

Our friend and contributor to The Canadian Encyclopedia, Alan Whitehorn of the Royal Military College of Canada, explains the significance of Jack Layton’s legacy and the unique role of the New Democratic Party in Canada on Radio Canada International. Some highlights:

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