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Tax cuts,
crime and Schreiber on the agenda
(November 22, 2007)
The Conservative government will push ahead with its criminal justice
and tax-cutting agenda in the House while Karlheinz Schreiber is expected to
appear before a Commons committee. Read more about this and what's happening in the House in PoliticsWatch's weekly Legislative Update feature.
Flaherty
tells mayors to 'stop complaining' about infrastructure woes
(November 21, 2007)
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says many of Canada's municipalities have no one
to blame but themselves for their aging infrastructure.
Parliament
can stop Schreiber extradition, MP says
(November 20, 2007)
The man at the centre of an upcoming public inquiry about the business dealings of former prime minister Brian Mulroney
could be allowed to stay in Canada if MPs subpoena him.
Canadian PM
calls Taser video "deeply disturbing"
(November 19, 2007)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the House of Commons a video showing RCMP
officers Tasering a Polish national at Vancouver International Airport is
"deeply disturbing."
Poland calls for prosecution in Taser death
(November 16, 2007)
Poland's Foreign Ministry is calling on Canada to prosecute the RCMP officers involved in a fatal Taser incident at Vancouver
Airport involving a Polish national.
Conservatives
to shift focus to crime bills
(November 15, 2007)
It's all Brian Mulroney, all the time on Parliament Hill, but the government hopes to change the channel
to its criminal justice agenda. Read more about this and what's happening in the House in PoliticsWatch's weekly Legislative Update feature.
Brian
who?
(November 14, 2007)
Conservatives on Parliament Hill are putting distance between their government
and former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
Harper
announces full Mulroney inquiry
(November 13, 2007)
The financial dealings of former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be the
subject of a full public inquiry and an RCMP review.
Twenty
bureaucrats under investigation
(November 13, 2007)
The Public Service Commission is investigating the movement of 20 public
servants who worked as aides for Liberal and Conservative cabinet
ministers.
Mulroney's
do-not-call list
(November 12, 2007)
Controversy surrounding former prime minister Brian Mulroney's dealings with
German businessman Karlheinz Schreiber means some MPs and Senators will have to
remove the former PM from their speed dial.
Harper announces review of
allegations against Mulroney
(November 9, 2007)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced he will appoint an independent third party to review the latest cash-payment allegations made
against former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
Rising
dollar creating challenging times for
Canada: PM
(November 8, 2007)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the premiers of Canada's two largest
provinces all expressed differing levels of concern about the impact Canada's
rapidly rising dollar is having on the economy.
Harper
criticized for meddling in ridings
(November 7, 2007)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is being accused of breaking a campaign promise
after his party's recent reversal of the candidate nomination process in three
ridings.
Canadian
Defence Minister "not targeted," General says
(November 6, 2007)
Canada's chief of defence staff says Defence Minister Peter MacKay was not the
target of an insurgent attack on an Afghan military base. The attack took place
while MacKay was touring the base.
International
pressure on Pakistan increases
(November 5, 2007)
U.S. President George W. Bush is calling on Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf
to hold elections "as soon as possible." Bush also criticized the
crackdown on the country's opposition politicians, media and judiciary.
CRTC
to consider fees for local TV
(November 5, 2007)
The CRTC will hold hearings next year on the possible
introduction of a subscriber fee for cable and satellite customers who receive
over the air television stations as part of their package.
Police
probe whether meeting took place at popular Ottawa restaurant
(November 1, 2007)
As part of a bribery investigation, Ontario Provincial Police are investigating
whether Ottawa's mayor met with a Conservative cabinet minister at Hy's
Steakhouse. The restaurant is a favourite hangout for those in politics.
MPs take
week off for Remembrance Day
(November 1, 2007)
After passing a throne speech and a mini-budget, the House will take a
break next week to mark Remembrance Day. Read more about this and what's happening in the House in PoliticsWatch's weekly Legislative Update feature. > News
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