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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

 		Harper Government Strikes Buy American Deal
The federal government has announced a deal with the Obama Administration on the Buy American policy. The pact allows for an exemption for Canadian companies.
Prime Minister Harper Speaks at Davos Forum
Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to the World Economic Forum in Davos. His remarks touched on strengthening banking regulations and the upcoming G8, and G20 summits.
Opposition Proposes Prorogation Limits
The Opposition Parties are proposing limits to proroguing Parliament. The Liberals, and NDP (New Democratic Party) want guidelines imposed on the power.
McGuinty Signs $ 7 Billion Green Energy Deal
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty signed a green energy deal with a group led by Samsung. The group will get access to the electric grid, and fund wind and solar projects.
Montreal Hosting Haiti Aid Meeting
Canada will host a meeting of Foreign Ministers in Montreal Jan. 25, 2010. Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon made the announcement on Jan. 17, 2010.
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Contributing Articles in Canadian Affairs

 		Anti-PETA Group Emerges
All it took was a pie-in-the face for Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shae at the hands of an animal activist for Newfoundlander Jordan Stringer to spring into action.
Canadians Against Parliamentary Prorogation
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's sudden prorogation of parliament until March 3, 2010 has awakened many Canadian citizens to the government's lack of accountability.
Family Class Sponsorship of Haitians to Canada
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, the government of Canada has refused to broaden the category of relatives that can be sponsored to Canada from Haiti.
Gender Equality in Canada
While women have made enormous strides in the last two generations, but there's still a gap between male and female salaries.
French and English, Canada's Official Languages
The two official languages of Canada, although far from being the only languages in the country, reflect the history of the nation's linguistic and political groups.
Ontario Attorney General Refuses Compensation
Attorney General Chris Bentley announced that Robert Baltovich and Anthony Hanemaayer will not be compensated after they were wrongfully convicted of serious offences.
Rex Murphy Arrives at the Post
Today, many people get their daily dose of news online. Many, but not all. There are those who will never read the news online.
Immigration Canada's Response to Haitian Crisis
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has introduced changes to benefit Haitians in Canada and Canadians who want to sponsor victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
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.
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