Harper charts Canada's shift to the right Nov 18, 2008
The words of Conservative president Don Plett -- "We are in the best shape that any political party has been in the history of Canada" -- were clearly reassuring. Font. (Vancouver Sun)
Early map of Canada sells at auction Nov 14, 2008
Sotheby's touted the artifact as the most important single map in the history of Canada and a foundation document for Canada. It was drawn from Champlain's personal observations, made in more than 20 voyages to Canada and New England. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Hot for Canadiana Nov 14, 2008
Sotheby's touted the artifact as "the most important single map in the history of Canada.". Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Environmentalists call for debate over carbon-pricing plans Sep 20, 2008
"This is the first time in the history of Canada that we're having a debate about the environment as a central question in an election," said Graham Saul, executive director of Climate Action Network Canada. "But it's been all about the Liberal's plan and that's happened as a result of fear mongering rather than a constructive public debate about the relative merits of the different plans of the different political parties.". (Vancouver Sun)
Harper's 'culture of secrecy' attacked Sep 6, 2008
Mr. Dion characterized the coming election as "one of the most important one, crucial one in the history of Canada.". He said there is a "gulf of differences" between the Harper government and the vision he has for Canada. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Thinking globally, acting locally Aug 11, 2008
Called Turning Points, the series is to be edited by historians Margaret MacMillan (Paris 1919) and Robert Bothwell (The Penguin History of Canada) and feature the scholarship of "young historians in their 30s and 40s" writing about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 and the 1976 Quebec provincial election that brought Ren. L. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Canada's fashion streak on the line in Beijing Aug 7, 2008
"I think there has been a history of Canada leading the way on Olympic fashion," deCarufel says. But will the 2008 uniforms help the Canadian team grab the sartorial gold, or will they put an end to the team's winning fashion streak. (Boston Globe)
Dion remains coy about fall election call Jul 29, 2008
the most failed Environment Minister in the history of Canada now has a "revenue neutral" plan. one that no doubt will rival the "One Ton Challenge" in its effectiveness. (CTV.ca)
One answer: Don't buy the iphone Jul 6, 2008
Many of us know the history of Canada, and know the government is willing to sponsor monopolies in exchange for infrastructure. Monopolies, like Rogers, tend to geed greedy. (Globe and Mail)
Canada, U.S. agree on new Detroit-Windsor bridge: report May 8, 2008
The bridge will be built with the biggest public-private partnership in the history of Canada, Radio-Canada says, and will create up to 25,000 jobs in the economically fragile area of Ontario. A 15-kilometre freeway will also be built to feed the new link. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Wealth gap exposes fresh labour challenge May 2, 2008
And while the history of Canada has rested on immigration's contribution to the economic and cultural strength of the country, the census data raise disturbing and moral questions about the impact of admitting more than 200,000 immigrants a year who are struggling with steadily declining success to find jobs commensurate with their knowledge and experience, good incomes and decent, affordable housing. There has been no leak of this last chunk of 2006 census information. (Globe and Mail -- National)
The riding where nearly any result is possible Feb 7, 2008
PRINCE ALBERT, SASK. The political history of Canada holds some strange tales, but perhaps none so convoluted and confusing as the federal by-election under way in the northern Saskatchewan riding of Desneth. -Missinippi-Churchill River. (Globe and Mail)
Lawrence Hill's novel takes him back to roots of his ancestry Nov 14, 2007
Now Lawrence Hill, a Canadian who has written extensively on the African-Canadian experience and whose family story spans the US-Canada border, has written a novel, based on real events, that draws together the tangled racial history of Canada, the American colonies, Africa, and England. "Someone Knows My Name" is narrated by Aminata Diallo, an African Muslim girl captured by slave traders in 1757, sold in South Carolina, taught to read, then taken to New York. (Boston Globe)
Text of Schreiber affidavit citing Stephen Harper Nov 10, 2007
At the special request of Mr. Mulroney, I wrote a letter to him on July 20, 2006, suggesting to Mr. Mulroney that the public rhetoric regarding the sale of Airbus planes by Airbus Industries G.I.E. (the Airbus Affair') and the conspiracy against me personally amounted to the largest political scandal in the history of Canada. I wrote the July 20, 2006, letter at the request of Mr. Mulroney because he told me that he was going to meet with The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, the current Prime... (Globe and Mail -- National)
'The big guys keep being surprised by us' Oct 21, 2007
There's a heritage plaque by the front door, but it doesn't identify 671 Spadina and its dank basement as the rented quarters where, in the fall of 1967, two nationalistic university English graduates in their late 20s named Dennis Lee and Dave Godfrey started what would become one of the three most influential presses in the literary history of Canada, along with McClelland & Stewart and Coach House Press. Hundreds of books later by the likes of Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje, the press... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Poll speculationCanadian readers' views on the possibility of a snap election Oct 18, 2007
Yes Harper is the most controversial prime minister in the history of Canada. But our political parties, such as the liberals, do not enjoy strong support like they used to. (BBC News -- Americas)
Alberta wages stalled despite boom: Union study Sep 30, 2007
The boom in Alberta is unprecedented in the history of Canada, said report author Tom Fuller, a federation staff member. There has been nothing like this since the Klondike gold rush. (Globe and Mail)
Ontario government pulls out of aboriginal talks Sep 20, 2007
Sam Gualtieri, 52, of Caledonia, Ont. was found unconscious Thursday after he entered a partially built house and clashed with several aboriginal youths. (CTV.ca)
Farming returns to Pickton property Aug 18, 2007
They have also appealed for lower assessments in previous years because the property was "the worst criminal crime scene in the history of Canada.". Robert Pickton is currently on trial for murder in the deaths of six women whose remains were found on the property. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Tory say he'd fund e-health initiatives Aug 1, 2007
" Health Minister George Smitherman said the province has been moving forward cautiously with e-health technology. The majority of hospital emergency departments are now using an electronic drug profile system for seniors to avoid adverse drug reactions, he said. But the province is more focused on improving information sharing for chronically ill patients than it is in launching the "biggest technology project in the history of Canada in a way that squanders the people's resources," Smitherman... (Toronto Star)
How The Scots Created Canada Jul 20, 2007
Book Details the Scottish Contribution to the History of Canada. Review of book How the Scots Created Canada by author Paul Cowan, Dragon Hill Publishing Inc. (2006) 239 pp. (Suite101.com)
Should we can Canadian history? Jun 30, 2007
Morton calls his book A Short History of Canada "a user's manual to help the current residents to take advantage of the country with the least damage to themselves and their fellow citizens.". McMaster University's Vivian Nelles, in A Little History of Canada, tells the country's story through the metaphor of a masked Haida dancer, where the mask changes as the country changes through the years, but the dancer remains always the same ... How should we tackle the history of Canada. (Globe and Mail)
Hbert, the First French Family Jun 13, 2007
(1) The Illustrated History of Canada, Edited by Craig Brown, published by Key Porter Books, 2002. Pp. (Suite101.com)
PEI Green Party wants its $1,000 back Jun 5, 2007
I was amazed to discover we were the only party in the history of Canada required to pay $1,000 to register. Other provinces require new parties to collect signatures from. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Candidates expect close finish in PEI election May 28, 2007
"Even back in 1966 we had elected one of the youngest premiers ever in the history of Canada by the name of Alex Campbell at the age of 32.". Before the campaign began, the Tories held 23 of the 27 seats in the provincial legislature. (CTV.ca)
Security and shared border agreement key to preserving Canada's trade relationship with U.S. May 16, 2007
"Rather than approach each trade-related issue on a piecemeal basis, our government should be working with the US to reach a comprehensive agreement on security measures and a shared border to ensure we have continued access to the US market." The report, Canadian-American Relations in 2007, looks at the recent history of Canada and U.S. relations and trade disputes. It concludes that changes in governments on both sides of the border offer an opportunity to revive the bilateral relationship and... (Canada Newswire)
Saint June: June 2, 1924 - April 14, 2007 Apr 15, 2007
She was also the author of 30 books, including a history of Canada, a primer for volunteer hospice caregivers and several ghostwritten celebrity autobiographies, more than 1,500 magazine articles, as well as a newspaper columnist and a television host. A recipient of 16 honorary university degrees, four honorary diplomas and 50 awards, Callwood also listed a dozen of what she termed namesakes on her curriculum vitae, including the June Callwood Chair for Social Justice at University of Toronto's... (Toronto Star)
Black trial dull, dull, dull Apr 15, 2007
They perked up a bit when Gus Newman, in his 80s with a beard and a deceptive good ol' boy appearance, reminded them (Sukonick) that the sale to CanWest "was the biggest deal of its kind in the whole history of Canada," and shareholders benefited. In the whole day's exercise, one thing that was not entered as evidence was anything with Conrad Black's signature on it. (Canoe.ca)
Pickton claims he was set up Jan 28, 2007
Adam said: "The truth is, Willie, you're probably gonna be the largest serial killer in the history of Canada. "You know, you eluded the police for years and years. But it is over,"Adam told the accused killer: "You know whether you've killed 50 women or more. (National Post)
