Canadian Affairs

Feature Writer: Laura Steiner
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Laura Steiner
Jun 30, 2009
Canada, Jordan Sign Free Trade Pact
In: Canadian Affairs (general)
Canada has signed a free trade deal with Jordan. The pact is expected to benefit the forestry, manufacturing, and nuclear sectors.
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Jun 27, 2009
Premier Dalton McGuinty Shuffles Cabinet
In: Canadian Provincial Affairs
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has shuffled his cabinet. The shift in personnel is meant to refocus his government on economic issues.
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Jun 17, 2009
Harper-Ignatieff Reach Deal on EI
In: Canadian Affairs (general)
Prime Minister Harper and Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff have come to a deal on Employment Insurance (EI) Reform. Their agreement averts a summer election.
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Jun 14, 2009
Great Lakes Treaty Marks 100 years
In: Canada/US Relations
Lawrence Cannon, and Hillary Clinton's recent meeting marked 100 years of the Great Lakes Treaty. The pair met for private talks after the ceremony.
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Jun 11, 2009
Bob Rae Banned From Sri Lanka
In: Canadian Foreign Affairs
Liberal MP (Member of Parliament) Bob Rae has been banned from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government justified it calling Rae a Tamil Tiger supporter.
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Jun 8, 2009
EHealth CEO Sarah Kramer Fired
In: Canadian Provincial Affairs
The CEO of Ontario's eHealth program Sarah Kramer has been fired. Her resignation comes as consultants are alleged to have billed millions while doing little for it.
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Jun 1, 2009
General Motors Claims Bankruptcy
In: Canadian Affairs (general)
General Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection. As part of the conditions, governments in both the United States, and Canada are now part owners.
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May 31, 2009
Despite Loss Pension Execs Earn $7 million Extra
In: Canadian Affairs (general)
Executives running the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are earning $7 million extra in bonuses. The bonuses drew angry responses from the opposition.
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