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 		Harper Makes First Major Economic Speech
Prime Minister Stephen Harper made his first major speech on the economy in Brampton Ontario. He wanted to reassure Canadians of the economy's stability, and recovery.
Harper Government seeks Stimulus Approval
The Harper government is seeking Parliamentary approval for a three billion dollar stimulus package separate from January's budget. The request has met with oppositon.
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 		Canadians Against Parliamentary Prorogation
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's sudden prorogation of parliament until March 3, 2010 has awakened many Canadian citizens to the government's lack of accountability.
Public Funding of Abortions in Canada and U.S.
Polls in the U.S. and Canada show most taxpayers object to paying for most abortions. Many do not know the cost to publicly-funded health care.
Political Hypocrisy in Canada
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have distanced themselves from their federal Conservatives cousins, as federal government seeks to enable Ontario to pass HST.
Conservatives Promise No Increase in Taxes
On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised that his party would not raise taxes in order to combat the deficit at a press conference in Welland, Ontario.
Tories to Introduce Further EI Reforms
Stephen Harper's government continues to court NDP support through plans to introduce legislation that extends parental benefits to Canada's self-employed.
Liberals Fail to Pass No-Confidence Motion
The Liberals were unable to defeat the Conservative government on a no-confidence vote in the Canadian House of Commons today.
Canadian Government Moves to Add Seats to House
Ottawa is finalizing proposed legislation to add over 30 seats to the House of Commons, leading to better representation of voters in Ontario, Alberta, and BC.
Canadian Politics: NDP to Back Tories?
New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton indicated on September 14th that he may support Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government, delaying the election until Spring.
Canada Headed for Another Federal Election
After earlier threats by the Opposition to dissolve Parliament only to be followed by an agreement by the two main parties to work together, an election is now imminent.
Canadian Political Advertising
Political parties have long used television and media to spread their message. Michael Ignatieff is just one politician to make use of the internet for communication.
The Political Consequences of Bailouts
As governments pour trillions of dollars into shaky businesses, many economists are saying this might make for good politics but it's damaging in the long run.
Megan Leslie on Ideology, the NDP, Jack Layton
S101's interview with Megan Leslie, Member of Parliament for Halifax concludes with a discussion of ideology, the New Democratic Party, and the leadership of Jack Layton.
Megan Leslie on Mandatory Minimums, Bill C-15
S101's recent interview with New Democrat Member of Parliament Megan Leslie, Halifax, spanned a variety of topics ranging from civil liberties to addictions and poverty.
Megan Leslie on Motivation, Progressive Values
S101 recently had the opportunity to speak with Megan Leslie, Member of Parliament for Halifax on a variety of issues.
Canadian Democracy Needs Electoral Reform
For reform-minded Canadians, the defeat of British Columbia's Single Transferable Vote (STV) referendum to replace the First Past the Post system was a crushing blow.
Michael Ignatieff More Chess Player Than PM
One could make the argument that to understand Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff's political approach, you need look no further than the editorial cartoons.
Canadians Don't Trust Politicians
With the Mulroney/Schreiber affair soon to be back on the front pages, politicians are likely to see their tarnished reputations drop further.
Parliamentary Prorogue and Ottawa Transit Strike
During the excitement over thwarting the possibility of an opposition coalition government in Canada, in the background a transit strike brewed in Ottawa.
Is Federal Budget Boom or Bust for Canadians?
After a lengthy period of Parliamentary prorogue, the Canadian government came alive at the end of January to promise goodies to Canadians, if it can remain in power.
Federal Budget Stops Parliamentary Stalemate
After a near destabilization of Parliament last December, Canada's governing Conservatives finally figured out we are in a recession. But did this new discovery help?
Is Canada a Secret Dictatorship?
Canada looks like a secret dictatorship. The country's government was based on Britain's Parliamentary System but has come to resemble a totalitarian system.
Leadership Convention 2009
The Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) offers voters a new direction following the resignation of long-time boss Howard Hampton.
Showdown in Canada's Parliament Continues
After a tense showdown in Parliament in early December, the dynamics of the Opposition shifted with the appointment of a new Liberal Leader.
Non-Confidence Vote Averted in Canada
Because a minority parliament is not a common occurence in Canada, Canadians reacted with fear when opposition coalition threatened to end Conservative reign.
New Coalition Threatens Conservative Minority
A Coalition of the Liberal, NDP and Bloc Quebecois parties in Canada force Harper to back down on controversial Economic Statement.
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