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Canadian Affairs Feature Writer: Laura Steiner

Welcome to Canadian Affairs- a comprehensive source for Canadian news and views on the web. Check out the rest of the section for stories onCanadian Foreign Affairs. For stories affecting our relationship with the USA check out: Canada/US relations. Want to know what's going on in your province/territory? Check out the Canada-Provincial Affairs section.

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Feature Writer Articles in Canadian Affairs

 		Prime Minister Harper Prorogues Parliament
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has prorogued Parliament. The House of Commons will resume following the Olympic Games on March 3, 2010.
Harmonized Sales Tax Becomes Law In Ontario
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) has become law in Ontario. On Dec. 9, 2009 it was passed into law despite stiff opposition to the controversial idea.
G20 Summit Moved To Toronto
Toronto will play host to the G20 in June 2010. The meeting, co-hosted with South Korea, has been relocated from Huntsville over security concerns.
First Nations HST Rally Blocks Toronto Traffic
A First Nations protest over the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) snarled downtown Toronto traffic. When HST legislation passes, they stand to lose their point-of-sale rebate
Harper Issues Economic Update From China
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued his fourth quarterly economic update on a trip to China. The report revealed 97% of stimulus money has been allocated to projects.
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Contributing Articles in Canadian Affairs

 		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.
Barbara Ann Scott Carries Olympic Torch
1948 Canadian Olympic figure skating champion Barbara Ann Scott entered the House of Commons carrying the Olympic Torch.
Edmonton's Light Rail Transit Issues
While the Edmonton City Council touts plans for a new and better LRT system, where it will run and how long it will take to build remains uncertain.
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.
Ontario Taxpayers Rise to Protest Proposed HST
A proposed harmonized sales tax raises the ire of Ontario voters to fever pitch as its Liberal government tries to sell it a positive move for its ailing economy.
Buy American Act: Trade Protectionism
The US Buy American Act negatively impacts Canada-US economic relations in key areas and contravenes the primary objectives of the NAFTA agreement.
2009 Canada Post Christmas Holiday Schedule
Make sure cards and gifts reach their destinations on time by consulting Canada Post's Holiday schedule and recommended mailing dates.
Measuring Quality of Life
Researchers are finding ways of assessing how well or poorly people live by looking beyond economic indicators.
The Monarchy in Canada
Polls taken before Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada show that a lot of Canadians are not too excited about retaining ties with the British Royal Family.
B.C. Bill to Force Homeless Off Streets
The British Columbia government has introduced the Assistance to Shelter Act. Police can use reasonable force to take the homeless to shelters in bitterly cold weather.
Contempt of Parliament
The CPC House Leader wants a contempt of Parliament charge brought against Jack Layton after his invited guests disrupted proceedings and forced a brief shut down.
Canada Post's Suggested Mailing Dates for 2009
Sending cards or parcels to loved ones within Canada or outside of Canada? Find out when they should be posted in order to avoid late arrival for 2009 winter holidays.
Tories Spent $108,000 on Town Hall
For a one-hour town hall held on June 11. 2009 in Cambridge, Ontario to discuss recession-fighting measures, the Conservative government spent $108,000.
Canada Post's Holiday Closures Schedule for 2010
When is the post office open and when is it closed? Get information about Canada Post's services and scheduled closures.
2010 Canada's Postal Holidays & No Post Service
The 2010 Canadian postal holiday schedule provides closing dates for national, provincial, and territorial holidays. Also, due to inclement weather, post may be delayed.
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