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Canadian Affairs Feature Writer: Laura Steiner

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Feature Writer Articles in Canadian Affairs

 		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.
Harper Government To Introduce HST Legislation
The Harper government with Bloc support will introduce implementation legislation for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The NDP are expected to vote against it.
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Contributing Articles in Canadian Affairs

 		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.
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