Reading Time: 3 minutes Generally, I prefer to comment on the Canadian political system, but I couldn’t help take note of the US government shutdown because I was there.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesTake one glance at the Gothic architecture of Parliament Hill and it may seem like you have time-travelled back to 1867. The way in which the government conducts business—along with some “elder” members of Parliament (MPs)—may further convince you that this institution is a relic of the past.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe government of Canada has sounded the alarm to Canadians from coast to coast to coast: It is time to get rid of debt.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is definitely not what your guidance counsellors in high school told you would happen. So what the heck are you supposed to do?
Reading Time: 3 minutesBut the proposed changes to the political system have been lost in the commotion of an unusually exciting political scene over the holidays, including developments in the F-35 program and the Idle No More movement.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion Period on Friday is the only place outside of kindergarten and birthday parties where playing musical chairs is acceptable. This isn’t something you would notice if you’re watching it on TV, unless you’re really observant. MPs have become skilled in front of the camera.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis move by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to create a non-partisan advisory committee resonates with the opinions of a younger Mr. Harper, Member of Parliament.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Conservatives brought up the issue that MP pensions should be reduced in line with other public service employees, but there was one catch. This issue was placed within the omnibus budget bill 2.0, named the Jobs and Growth Act.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite the Prime Minister’s strategy, northern citizens are ignored, and because people have the greatest sway in enforcing sovereignty, they should be the government’s focus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMany students in Canada were trying to make enough money to sustain themselves throughout an eight-month period of studies, but, for the most part, the jobs were not there.
