Daily Digest July 3, 2008

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION from ST. JOHN'S to VICTORIA.
ARCHIVED at http://cdndailydigest.blogspot.com/

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
A quiet end to a long career
http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=149285&sc=80

CAPE BRETON POST -
Digital health finally coming Post a comment
http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=149548&sc=151

HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD -
World reeling from oil shock
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Editorial/1065509.html

OTTAWA CITIZEN -
Talking garbage
Talking garbage

TORONTO STAR -
Canada salutes Quebec at 400
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/453123

GLOBE & MAIL -
The right to exaggerate
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wefreespeech04/BNStory/specialComment/home

Doha is dying: Time to go bilateral
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.weDoha04/BNStory/specialComment/home

NATIONAL POST -
The first city of Canada
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/story.html?id=628497

TORONTO SUN -
The irony of Canada's water woes
http://www.torontosun.com/Comment/Commentary/2008/07/03/6050386-sun.html

HAMILTON SPECTATOR -
We can help local growers
http://www.thespec.com/Opinions/article/396383

ST. CATHARINES STANDARD -
400 years of Quebec: Joyeux anniversaire
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1098450

SASKATOON STARPHOENIX -
Green tax plan setting stage for east-west conflict
http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/forum/story.html?id=8def47c0-e4d4-478b-9830-9d2e82667e11

VANCOUVER SUN -
The clear and present threat of inflation is to our standard of living 
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/editorial/story.html?id=cd6e9e92-aef3-4c3e-bf9f-c06352512813


ISSUES

AFGHANISTAN -
One in five Afghan troops leave fledgling military force: documents
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080703/national/afghan_army_dropouts

Canada will be out of Kandahar in 2011: Natynczyk
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080702/Hillier_retire_080702/20080702?hub=Canada

U.S. Marines to stay longer in southern Afghanistan
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=630177

Fired Kandahar police chief says Canadians let him down
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wafghan04/BNStory/International/home

Afghan Army kills 25 Taliban after ambush in the northwestern province of Badghis
Taliban continue ambushes despite taking lopsided casualties. http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/07/afghan_army_kills_25.php

Pakistan pulls punches in Khyber operation
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/07/_click_to_view_image_1.php


CANADIAN FORCES
Harper hints new chief of defence will be on shorter leash
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=c70157d5-3013-4e8d-88d3-409244b0962f

Hillier's legacy tied to worsening Afghan situation
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=d2ed3bd7-f792-4117-aba1-aa1dc48a7f1e


CANUSA/USACAN
White House says ruling could allow detainees to go free in the U.S.
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/War_Terror/2008/07/03/6059026-ap.html

U.S. Senator: People don't want safe border at expense of trade
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2008/07/03/6053891-ap.html

U.S. Tightens Security Along Canadian Border
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,376244,00.html

Our future with new president
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/453118


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CHINA'S MASSIVE WRENCH, Part 2
A new world under one Heaven
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/JG04Ad01.html

Slowing economies will force entente on climate, energy, food, Harper says
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080703.HARPER03/TPStory/TPNational/Politics/

The 'Zimbabwean way' tars all of Africa
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wcosimp04/BNStory/specialComment/home

India, Iran to seal gas pipeline deal 'by next month': oil minister
http://www.axilltv.com/at/news.php?id=15276


HEALTH CARE RELATED
C. difficile possible factor in 463 deaths
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wdifficile0703/BNStory/National/home


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Separatism 'dormant' for now: poll
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=a1a153d9-f3f3-4c8d-bedd-10974a831886

Ont.'s decline matter of perspective
http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/forum/story.html?id=9b5d6b02-e21e-4c09-960b-85f448b13562


PARTY POLITICS
Tories lose crucial ground with women, Quebecers, Ontarians, poll suggests
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080703/national/poll_tories_backslide

Dion to PM: Meet me in Calgary
Carbon Tax Tour; Harper refuses challenge to debate green plan
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=628488

Harper speaks of proud 'Quebecois nation' at Quebec City's 400th birthday bash
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics/2008/07/03/6050876-cp.html

Global exclusive video: Kevin Newman interviews the PM on Quebec
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/global-video/index.html?video=1999955

Confusion about the holder of the portfolio of official language
http://translate.google.ca/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyberpresse.ca%2Farticle%2F20080703%2FCPACTUALITES%2F80703301%2F1025%2FCPACTUALITES&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8


POLITICAL OPINION -
Alberta Judge strikes down ticket issued to francophone trucker in English only
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080703/national/alta_french_ticket

Dion the salesman
http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Goldstein_Lorrie/2008/07/03/6050846-sun.php

Dion's Liberals roll the dice with their Green Shift
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/columnists/story.html?id=695f7321-6365-4ec5-a618-3c78c7495c55

Quebec's 400th bash used to score points
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wquebec04/BNStory/National/home


PROGRAMMES
It's allowance time ...
http://davidakin.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2008/7/3/3774694.html

Ottawa awards contentious submarine contract to West Coast firm
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080703/national/submarine_contract

Feds start consultations to pick immigrants most needed to fill labour gaps
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080703/national/immigration_consultations

Canada holding back World Bank climate change funds
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=629713

Government of Canada Signs Contract to Support Victoria Class Submarines
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Public-Works-And-Government-Services-Canada-875665.html


PRESSURE POINTS
Japan Sees a Chance to Promote Its Energy-Frugal Ways
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/04/world/asia/04japan.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Is there a case for nuclear power?
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=6ee76bc4-d645-4891-aaf4-ce228549f12e

G8 seen failing to keep climate change vows
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/080703/canada/canada_g8_climate_scorecard_col

Hopefully man made global warming will come to be recognized for the hoax It truly is.
Alleviate world hunger produce more clean carbon dioxide
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/3797

'Toronto 18' youth should go free, witness says
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=630127


OPINION AND INFORMATION
Penetrating the fog of war
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=56e3846b-493e-4aef-afc8-e96b804283b2

If there's no recession, someone forgot to tell the labour market'
http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wrusjobs04/BNStory/Business/home?cid=al_gam_mostview

Two stark visions for Canadian Muslims
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wcokhan04/BNStory/specialComment/home

Please remain calm …
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wcoash04/BNStory/specialComment/home

Misuse of a federal holiday, according to the sovereignists
http://translate.google.ca/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyberpresse.ca%2Farticle%2F20080703%2FCPACTUALITES%2F80703310%2F1019%2FCPACTUALITES&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

Governments need information
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/opinion/story.html?id=9e8b2030-1ca2-4954-a8fb-dfa9f0b6fdb9

It worked on South Africa
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/westview/story/4194080p-4785246c.html

Canada Day party pooper
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/westview/story/4194078p-4785190c.html


INFOS 
Des manifestants ont chahuté le défilé militaire à Québec
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N070386AU.html

Près d'un soldat afghan sur cinq quitte les rangs de l'armée nationale
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N0703164AU.html

Les conservateurs glissent au Québec et chez les femmes, selon un sondage
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N070348AU.html

Le fédéral entreprend une consultation sur sa politique d'immigration
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N0703138AU.html

Un groupe pro-vie réclame qu'Henry Morgentaler ne soit pas décoré
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N0703192AU.html

Le sommet du G8 ne produira pas d'objectifs de réduction des GES
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N0703180AU.html

L'armée a un nouveau commandant dans la région de l'Atlantique
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N0703140AU.html

La cour annule une contravention qui était rédigée seulement en anglais
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080703/N0703118AU.html

Détournement de fête par le fédéral, selon les souverainistes
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080703/CPACTUALITES/80703310/1019/CPACTUALITES

Confusion au sujet du titulaire du portefeuille des langues officielles
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080703/CPACTUALITES/80703301/1025/CPACTUALITES

Harper confiant de faire accepter sa politique environnemental
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080703/CPACTUALITES/807030686/1025/CPACTUALITES

Michaëlle Jean, écueil protocolaire entre Québec et Ottawa
http://www.ledevoir.com/2008/07/03/196196.html

Un ancien conseiller militaire critique la diplomatie canadienne en Afghanistan
http://www.ledevoir.com/2008/07/03/196180.html


La Teoria Conspiratoria

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From: Ron Thornton

Hi Joe:

I am so pleased that Dr. Hank is getting his just due with the Order of Canada. Removing all those pesky fetuses, no doubt in the thousands, has made this a better world. It is no worse than taking out someone's appendix, or something similarly disposable. Just another unwanted piece of meat.

I must admit, I personally have a wee bit of trouble with willy-nilly abortion on demand thinking. I blame my parents, those good folks who decided not to have me aborted, for my squeamishness. On the right or wrong ledger, I'm afraid they taught me that this issue came down on the negative side. Mind you, to their credit, they did instill me with some compassion, which led to some admittedly hypocritical thinking on my part.

For example, if the female was impregnated through being a victim of sexual assault, I could understand the reasoning behind the abortion. I can see how the anguish, the hate of the act, of the person who inflicted it upon the female, could be transferred to the fetus growing within her.

If a child was less than perfect, physically or mentally, I could understand why some people would wish to sweep such a fetus from their lives. Certainly not a noble reason, but some folks just don't have the capacity for that level of love and commitment. I mean, from what I see, a lot of so called parents don't seem enough of what it takes to nurture a child of any description.

If the world, if our society, was a more perfect place, there would be a loving welcome waiting for every child, regardless as to their circumstances. Unfortunately, in this area, it is not perfect enough and by allowing such a choice to be made makes it less so, not more. Then there are the choices which are truly a matter of life and death. If it came down to a choice between a woman one loves and a fetus one does not yet know, I could understand the reasoning behind the abortion, even if that were not the choice of the woman. As unbelievable as it may seem, there are some woman who would choose to give life, even if it came at the expense of their own.

Unlike Dr. Hank and many of those who celebrate the many good deeds on which his Order of Canada is based over the past 40 years, my understanding does not allow me to forget that a fetus is more than just a piece of meat within a woman's body. For those with a conscience, those who believe in life with a soul, that realization is the price they pay when they have that life taken. I do have compassion and understanding for such people for whom such a choice was not an easy one, one that was emotionally painful for the right reasons. I do not have any compassion for those for whom this is just another medical procedure, one ranking right up there with the removal of a wart. A human life has been deliberately taken, regardless as to the justification or even my own understanding.

As for Dr. Hank, the 85 year old chap is quoted as saying that he believes he is deserving of the honor. Such a self-less fellow. If I thought for a moment that he was a man left with a tortured soul for his sacrifice, I would award him the Order of Canada myself. Unfortunately, I am left thinking he is a fellow who just went about his business removing pieces of meat. A simple thank you from those he served should be more than enough.

Ron Thornton

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Like ripping stitches out of an unhealed wound.

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Veto of Morgentaler would have set precedent
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wmorgentaler04/BNStory/National/home

Choosing Henry Morgentaler
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080703.wcosalutin04/BNStory/specialComment/home

Panel divided on crusader's nomination, vote suggests
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080702.wmorgentaler0702/BNStory/National/home

Abortion fight is still on: Morgentaler
Order of Canada recipient says he 'deserves' honour
http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/453187

Canada Family Action Coalition files request to revoke Morgentaler's Order
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080703/national/order_of_cda_protest

Honour for Morgentaler is long overdue
http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Woodcock_Connie/2008/07/03/6050841-sun.php

Not everyone feels MD is great physician
http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Warmington_Joe/2008/07/03/6050891-sun.php

Don't blame us: Harper rig
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Canada/2008/07/03/6051096-sun.html

A deserving recipient
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/453124

Order is not the right honour for Morgentaler
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/editorial/story.html?id=d85d48a3-7049-48d9-b2bb-990397087f96

A champion of personal liberty
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=628494

Award to Morgentaler is an affront to me and many others
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/columnists/story.html?id=3f05c2ec-315f-4304-b054-e5d0520190f4

Tarring and feathering Morgentaler no way to engage in abortion debate
http://www.canada.com/theprovince/columnists/story.html?id=fbc97c37-301f-4c36-a609-baa30a7e2126

Opposition to Morgentaler's Order is wide, deep and intense
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/posted/archive/2008/07/03/kelly-mcparland-opposition-to-morgentaler-s-order-is-wide-and-deep-and-intense.aspx

Anti-abortion group takes protest to Stampede
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=630204

'Dwarfs' all other controversial picks
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=628477

Morgentaler's Order of Canada – abortion is not really the issue
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/3796

Another "great honor" bites the dust
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/3804

Morgentaler doesn't deserve the Order of Canada
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/editorial/story.html?id=f8f3aa74-9937-4424-908e-5f146f354c98

Courageous call on Morgentaler
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/opinion/story.html?id=e93d1161-1c37-49ed-b64a-a2a234474bb5

Politicizing the Order of Canada
http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/theeditorialpage/story.html?id=e2c65f69-7ded-415b-9438-f69e5ed3e128

Order of controversy
http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/viewpoints/story.html?id=6a70789c-e336-434a-8f5c-a9f28d6e48c5

Re-igniting an old debate Post a comment
http://www.amherstdaily.com/index.cfm?sid=149614&sc=61

Morgentaler deserves Order
http://www.intelligencer.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1097700

Morgentaler is worthy of honour
http://news.therecord.com/Opinions/article/377120

No Order of Canada for Morgentaler
http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1098070

Abortion doctor a credible choice
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1098492

Merit in eye of beholder
http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/article_11249.php

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