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First Nations and the Jews: A Common History

Tory Pollster Censured For Misleading Calls

'Shadow MP' Says He Was Becoming A Distraction To Harper


Canada Should Help Stop Chinese Torture

03.22.2013
With Xi Jinping assuming the Presidency of China, some have expressed hope that his tenure will bring reform and change, particularly in...
'Shadow MP' Leaves Government Job -- And Won't Say Why

'Shadow MP' Leaves Government Job -- And Won't Say Why

Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press  04. 3.2012
MONTREAL - A federal employee described by Liberal Irwin Cotler as his "shadow MP" on the public payroll says he no longer works for the...

'Shadow' Tory MP' Reveals Salary On Pub Stop With Harper

Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press  03.22.2012
MONTREAL - A government employee described by Liberal Irwin Cotler as his "shadow MP" working on the federal payroll has offered some clues...
Tory Pollster Faces Full-Blown Misconduct Probe

Tory Pollster Faces Full-Blown Misconduct Probe

Joan Bryden, The Canadian Press  02.28.2012
OTTAWA - The market research industry's watchdog is launching a full-blown investigation into a Conservative pollster involved in an alleged...
Why the World Should Care about Freeing Maikel Nabil Sanad

Why the World Should Care about Freeing Maikel Nabil Sanad

01. 5.2012
The Egyptian regime hopes the world forgets about Sanad and his fellow political prisoners. Sanad's freedom is a litmus test for Egypt's...
Sunday Roundup: In Your FACE 2012!

Sunday Roundup: In Your FACE 2012!

01. 1.2012
As you boot up your computer bleary-eyed this morning, groping about for your cup of coffee, I'm going to be that peppy friend across the...
Formal Complaints Filed Over Calls To Montreal Riding

Formal Complaints Filed Over Calls To Montreal Riding

12.16.2011
The industry group that represents market research firms says it has received three formal complaints in two days about calls falsely telling...
House Speaker Was Client Of Firm That Made 'Reprehensible' Calls For Tories

House Speaker Was Client Of Firm That Made 'Reprehensible' Calls For Tories

12.14.2011
House of Commons Speaker Andrew Scheer was a client of the firm linked to calls in Irwin Cotler's riding that falsely claimed...
Why 'Reprehensible' is Not Enough

Why 'Reprehensible' is Not Enough

12.13.2011
When constituents of mine began reporting that they were receiving telephone calls asking if they would support the Conservative candidate...

You Can Still Be Wrong Without Breaking the Rules

12.13.2011
Common sense tells Canadians that what the Conservatives did was wrong. Common sense says that they had an opportunity to admit the wrong...
Crime Bill Tough On The Mentally Ill?

Crime Bill Tough On The Mentally Ill?

Jennifer Ditchburn, The Canadian Press  12. 1.2011
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Rob Nicholson ignored questions Thursday about how a massive new crime bill will deal with Canadians living with...
Tories Introduce Changes To Crime Bill They Rejected Only A Week Ago

Tories Introduce Changes To Crime Bill They Rejected Only A Week Ago

Jennifer Ditchburn, The Canadian Press  11.30.2011
OTTAWA - The Conservative government faced accusations of snoozing at the legislative wheel after trying to introduce 11th hour changes...
When Calls Cloud the Issues

When Calls Cloud the Issues

11.29.2011
While there is a certain societal fascination with the scandalous and salacious -- particularly in politics -- we cannot let it overshadow...

Bizarre Phone Calls In Montreal Riding

Althia Raj  11.16.2011
A series of bizarre phone calls has residents in a Montreal riding scratching their heads. More than a dozen constituents in Mont Royal...