Category Archives: Canada in Afghanistan

Canada's Parliament Debased by Petty Politicians

The NDP member for Burnaby New Westminster (also in B.C.) – decided to ridicule his British Columbia colleague – rather than continue with the rational effective argument which had been started. Continue reading

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Michael Ignatieff Starts To Look Like a Leader

“We are prepared on this side of the House for the inquiry to examine the whole length of the mission in Afghanistan beginning in 2001 under the previous Liberal government.” – Michael Ignatieff Continue reading

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The Canadian Parliament Stands Up For the Constitution and the Rule of Law

For the first time since this country elected a minority Conservative government, the Canadian Parliament has stood and has been counted…albeit just barely. Continue reading

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Canadian Democracy At Work

Parliament calls for a judicial inquiry into torture; Government laughs. Continue reading

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Stephen Harper Will Speak "Respectfully" About China's Human Rights Record

Conservative government Jesters and their Head Clown moved to castrate the Military Police Complaints Commission – there’s no other term for it. (It was a slow and painful process). Continue reading

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