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Let's Learn From the U.K. and Commit to International Aid

Hélène Laverdière | Posted 03.20.2013 | Canada Politics
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Hélène Laverdière

The Harper government would do well to learn from the approach of the Conservative government in the United Kingdom which, in a difficult economic situation, has made the laudable commitment not to cut its aid budget. Scaling back our development assistance is, frankly, out of step with Canadian values.

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When Young Democracies Make Immature Decisions

Andreas Souvaliotis | Posted 05.06.2013 | Canada Politics
Read More: Greek Riots, Greece Jobs, Greece Fiscal Crisis, Greece Unemployment, Greece Crisis, Greece Debt Crisis, Greece, Slideadbigshot, Canada Politics News
Andreas Souvaliotis

How could any country find itself in a scenario where it suffers the consequences of having been too socialist and too capitalist at the same time? I was listening to a former Greek Prime Minister recently at a global conference and I was struck by the number of times he referred to his country as a "young democracy." The implication, of course, was that it was an immature democracy -- and suddenly it all made sense.

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It Takes More Than Food to Fight Global Poverty

Glen Pearson | Posted 04.15.2013 | Canada
Read More: Politics, Foreign Aid, Hunger, Cida, International Development, Ottawa, Julian Fantino, Glen Pearson, Millennium Development Goals, Slideadbigshot, Canada News
Glen Pearson

It was good of Minister Fantino to respond to my article, but it would have proved far more productive if he had just listened to the professionals in his own department. They possess the training, on-the-ground experience, and clear-headed compassion to help Canada make a greater difference.

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CIDA Is Doing More Than You Think

Julian Fantino | Posted 04.10.2013 | Canada
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Julian Fantino

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is an outcomes-driven agency. In an era of challenging economic realities around the world, we want to respect both the generosity of Canadian taxpayers who fund Canada's development work and wish to maximize their value by being doggedly zeroed-in on what really matters: improving the lives of the most vulnerable.

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The Danger of High Expectations for International Aid

Kevin McCort | Posted 04.09.2013 | Canada
Read More: Cida, International Development, Canada, Haiti, Haiti International Aid, Slideadbigshot, Haiti Aid Don Cherry, Canada International Aid, CARE Canada, Don Cherry Haiti, Canada News
Kevin McCort

While Don Cherry's comments about the amount of money spent on international aid to Haiti provoked much gnashing of teeth in the international development community, he does raise a pretty pertinent question: What is the value of Canada's contribution to international aid and development?

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Why CIDA Should Plan for Failure

Dariusz Dziewanski | Posted 03.13.2013 | Canada Politics
Read More: Foreign Aid, Cida, Julian Fantino, Haiti, Foreign Policy, Slideadbigshot, Haiti Development, International Development Julian Fantino, Julian Fantino Haiti, CIDA Haiti, Canada Politics News
Dariusz Dziewanski

It may be that the inherent complexity of international development initiatives -- which occur in dynamic and unpredictable environments, such Haiti's -- precludes a quick or linear path towards development results. Within this framework, failure may actually be a necessary stepping-stone on the path towards success.

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'You Sir, Are A Monster'

The Huffington Post Canada | Christian Cotroneo | Posted 12.31.2012 | Canada
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"Their solution," the Crown attorney told a rapt courtroom in Kingston, Ontario, "was to remove the diseased limb entirely and prune the tree back to ...

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Jennifer Garner Shows Off Baby Samuel At Park (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 07.06.2012 | Canada Living
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It's well-known among Hollywood circles -- and the tabloids -- that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are among the most dedicated of parents, spending ...

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Botox, Acupuncture To Help Cope With Sweating

CP | Lauren La Rose, The Canadian Press | Posted 09.01.2012 | Canada Living
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TORONTO - Whether it's stifling, humid conditions, vigorous exercise or plain old stress that's the trigger, trickles or torrents of sweat streaming f...

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The Three Faces Of Tanzania

The Huffington Post Quebec | Catherine Lefebvre | Posted 06.19.2012 | Canada Travel
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Most first-time travelers to Tanzania arrive with three things in mind: Kilimanjaro, safari, and Zanzibar. And different as these attractions are from...

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'I Slept For About Half An Hour' Before The Wedding, Says Prince William

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 05.22.2012 | Canada Living
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Just because you're royalty doesn't mean you'll always sleep like a king -- particularly when you're getting married in front of the world the next da...

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Christian Dior 'Stars in Dior' Exhibit Set To Open (PHOTOS)

CP | Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press | Posted 07.10.2012 | Canada Style
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GRANVILLE, France - Going back to where it all began, a new exhibit in the childhood home of legendary designer Christian Dior in Normandy sheds new l...

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Why We Are Tired Of Seeing People Pant-Less

The Huffington Post Canada | Arti Patel | Posted 04.11.2012 | Canada Style
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By definition, trends are fleeting. They're ephemeral. And each day we see our fair share of looks we'd like to remove from our sartorial lexicon. So ...

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Kim Wants Privacy, Tweets Another Bikini Photo: Have You Had Enough?

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 04.04.2012 | Canada Style
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Reality television star Kim Kardashian posted another bikini picture on Twitter last night, showing off her curves to more than 14 million people. ...

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Gosling One Step Closer To Being The Perfect Man: He's Now A Lifesaver

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 04.04.2012 | Canada Living
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Ryan Gosling gets a lot of press around his almost-too-perfect capabilities, and frankly, he hasn't done much to disprove it. Between breaking up a fi...

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That's a Wrap, Beach Goddess!

Alicia Vianga | Posted 05.31.2012 | Canada Style
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Alicia Vianga

The most basic beach accessory is the wrap. When worn, a beach wrap can reach the ground, barely cover your knees, or just tie around your hips. There is so much that you can do depending on how much skin you want to leave uncovered.

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Pageants: An Outdated Practice? Disqualification of Transgendered Contestant Sparks Debate

CP | Tamsyn Burgmann, The Canadian Press | Posted 05.27.2012 | Canada Style
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VANCOUVER - In the stage-managed world of beauty pageants, hair colouring is essential, learning to walk goes without saying and contestants often und...

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The Cowichan Sweater: B.C. Sweater Has National Significance

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 05.22.2012 | Canada Style
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OTTAWA - The distinctive Cowichan sweater of B.C.'s Coast Salish First Nation has graced the bodies of people worldwide, and now it's being recognized...

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My Little Black Bikini

Alicia Vianga | Posted 05.21.2012 | Canada Style
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Alicia Vianga

Every woman knows the little black dress is a wardrobe must-have; it's a girl's best friend and the ideal accomplice to a great night out. Let's bring focus to another must-have item: a chic, elegant swimsuit.

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Kourtney Kardashian: Where Are Your Pants? (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 05.15.2012 | Canada Style
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Kourtney Kardashian, we have a question for you: where are your pants? We spotted these shots of you walking around Los Angeles -- apparently out o...

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PETA, Stella McCartney And Penélope Cruz Show Up At Toronto Fashion Week (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 03.13.2012 | Canada Style
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Warning: The video above contains graphic images Never in our wildest dreams did we envision seeing a) Stella McCartney and Penélope Cruz and b) P...

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Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2012 Preview (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 05.09.2012 | Canada Style
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Torontonians are about to get a front-row seat to some of the top new outfits and trends in Canadian fashion courtesy of Toronto Fashion Week, happeni...

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Celebrities On The Beach: Accessory Do's And Don'ts

The Huffington Post Canada | Matilda Miranda | Posted 03.08.2012 | Canada Style
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Any sign of spring -- be it a bright sunny day or a soft breeze -- gets us thinking about what's to come -- March Break and, well, beach season! We...

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The Beginner's Guide to Exes

Kaitlyn Kochany | Posted 04.28.2012 | Canada Living
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Kaitlyn Kochany

In the weeks after my first real heartbreak, I made an effort to spend time with my ex in a misguided attempt to prove that, despite being brutally dumped, I was still awesome. He couldn't care less; he had already started dating someone else. But being around the source of my rage was eating me alive.

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When Is the "Right Time" for a Baby?

Cassandra Scrimgeour | Posted 04.10.2012 | Canada Living
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Cassandra Scrimgeour

When she looked up at me with these big blue eyes before fluttering off to sleep with her little hand on my chest, I swear I felt my heart skip a beat and a feeling stirring inside me I've never had before. I know now more than ever that I want a baby, maybe even more than one someday. But can you ever know for sure?

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