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General Rick Hillier recently wrote an op-ed saying that Canadians shouldn't forget the veterans of today. He praised Canadians for "honouring our fallen soldiers with great respect and fervour...
Today is International Women’s Rights Day, and sadly, often getting in the way of advancing women’s rights are women themselves. I have fought for decades to correct some historic wrongs...
Today is the 30th anniversary of the Charter, the fourth anniversary of the unanimous passage of Bill C-37, and the third anniversary of C-37’s effective date. What is Bill C-37? It’s better...
According to a Citizenship and Immigration letter, a Canadian soldier who was born prior to 1947 was a "British subject": what does that mean for all the Canadian soldiers who fought for the country?
Canada’s Citizenship Week, October 17th through the 23rd, 2011, is intended to encourage all Canadians to reflect on the value of citizenship. –Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website....
Today is Canada Day, and on televised ceremonies across Canada our government will be rolling out the welcome mat to thousands of newcomers. Now consider what that feels like to a Canadian-born,...
After months of discussion and speculation, the Federal election is here. The question is, of course, which candidates, if elected, will work for the betterment of Canadians. Too...
Looking back one shakes their head in wonder, how could 50-plus million people have voted for George Bush, Jr., not once, but twice by electing him with huge majorities in both the House and...
