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Galloping Geezer
This week, the Galloping Geezer takes a long hard look at how we ended up with all these Laws… See Full Story

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Special Joint Committee on Kyoto
by Joe Clark, Calgary

For your interest and information, I have included below a copy of the speech that I delivered on November 8th in the House of Commons as I introduced my Private Members' Motion, M-82. This motion would have forced the government to create a Special Joint Parliamentary Committee to consult with industry, with the provinces and territories, and with Canadians on this important matter before proceeding with any decision on ratification. Once again, thank you for your correspondence on this important and timely matter.

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Thinking of Canada
Jetting across the pond, the tiny beaver snatches the apple in its big teeth. I miss watching a communal family of six work together to build their homes, construct their tunnels and feast on the fruits of the land. This is Canadian life.

by Jim Corbett, South Korea

Quick Quotes from our readers!

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Canada shames itself by failing to recognize the environment as a priority.
As one of the leading nations of the world, I think Canada shames itself by failing to recognize the environment as a priority. Only when we realize the necessity of taking care of the environment and we put it ahead of economic factors will we truly be an "advanced nation."

Erin, Calgary, Alberta

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Improving Canada

My husband and I speak about this often. How much do we need to improve Canada? Does Canada need improving? What could we do, or what would we do to improve our Country? See full story

Cathie - Vittoria, Ontario

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Bilingualism
I am sorry for having been sarcastic, but I have "reached a point of supersaturation" as far as bilingualism in this country is concerned. To be blunt, I am fed up to be told I am loved by the rest of the Canadian population at every national referendum while I have to fight for my culture the rest of the time. My two years in Timmins, Ontario were an eye-opener: local francophones, which compose 38% of the population, don't receive any services in their language. They shop in English, ride the bus in English and don't see any public sign in French (so much for the "oppressed" Anglo-Québécois). Needless to say that receiving medical services in French at the local "bilingual" hospital is nothing short of a medical miracle.

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Louis Labrecque

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Issues that are important to us all

Students must learn second language
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Straight Goods

HALIGONIAN DOCTOR CAUGHT IN U.S. SECURITY SWEEP
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Ottawa's new Kyoto plan calls on everyone to reduce gases
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Inflation rate surges to 3.2 per cent
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