Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Daily Digest December 9, 2008


EDITORIAL PAGEs

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
Reverse mathematics

CORNER BROOK WESTERN STAR -
Heating rebate program helps a little more

HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD -
Choppers came too late for some Canadian soldiers

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
Narrow Liberal majority reveals Quebec's malaise
http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/editorials/Narrow+Liberal+majority+reveals+Quebec+malaise/1050712/story.html
OTTAWA CITIZEN -
Taking care of mothers
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/editorials/Taking+care+mothers/1050210/story.html

KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD-
Law changing too slowly

TORONTO STAR -
Shining spotlight on the neediest

GLOBE & MAIL -
No placeholder will sufficeComment43
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081208.weLiberals09/BNStory/politics/home

Non-binding accord
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081208.weCoalition09/BNStory/politics/home

NATIONAL POST -
 Coronation is not worth the rush
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1049956

Patience, Iggy, patience
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1049958

Charest's three-peat
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1049959

NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW -
Harper gets one more chance to get it right

K-W RECORD -
Licence standards should be the same

LONDON FREE PRESS -
'Natural governing party' falls from grace
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Opinion/Editorials/2008/12/09/7679411-sun.html

SUDBURY STAR -
The temperature will soon drop ­ Editorial (add your comment)

Let hate-monger fade into obscurity

SASKATOON STARPHOENIX -
Liberals require change in culture to revive fortunes

Dief made sure he was immune to spin

REGINA LEADER-POST -
Battered prime minister must learn to reach out

Sask. Govt. owes us a nuclear explanation

CALGARY HERALD -
Bad week for Harper? Not according to the polls

Dion's ouster proves coalition was unstable

The silver lining for Alberta behind the low price of oil

GRANDE PRAIRIE DAILY HERALD TRIBUNE -
What Harper should have said

EDMONTON JOURNAL -
Dion first casualty of coalition crisis loses its leader
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Dion+first+casualty+coalition+crisis+loses+leader/1050536/story.html

LETHBRIDGE HERALD -
Canada's rural heart still beating
http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/content/view/14104/56/

RED DEER ADVOCATE -
Mourning for our lost soldiers

Time to support Stephen Harper

PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN -
The big lie

VANCOUVER SUN -
The Liberal party needs an interim leader, and renewal from the bottom up

Caution on 'cures,' please

VANCOUVER PROVINCE -
Caucus vote best bet for Liberal leader
http://www.theprovince.com/opinion/editorials/Caucus+vote+best+Liberal+leader/1050882/story.html

This sad sorry lot will cost us $300 million
http://www.theprovince.com/opinion/editorials/This+sorry+will+cost+million/1024659/story.html

Coalition calamity
http://www.theprovince.com/opinion/editorials/Coalition+calamity/1019607/story.html

VICTORIA TIMES-COLONIST -
Confidence, not votes or seats, is key issue

Ignatieff has beaten Rae and the coalition is dead

ISSUES

ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS -          
Indian residential day school students launch lawsuit


AFGHANISTAN -
Top brass on the warpath
Some of the greatest critics of the operation in Afghanistan are among British military chiefs
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/dec/09/richard-norton-taylor-comment

 Convoy attacks trigger race to open new Afghan supply lines

Nato reviews Afghan supply route

Afghan troop boost not like Iraq surge Read the original story

NATO gets ready for insurgent backlash against big surge of U.S. troops

Private Contractors Sought As Guards

Resurgent Warlords Complicate the US Problem in Afghanistan
TIME (12/08/2008)
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"Nobody can send General Dostum into exile"- General Dostum
Eurasia Daily Monitor (12/09/2008)
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Gov't rejects reports on Taliban holding major presence in Afghanistan
Xinhua (12/09/2008)
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How the Taliban Hopes to Choke U.S. Afghanistan Mission
TIME (12/09/2008)
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Billboards calling for Greater Pashtunistan
Pakistan Daily (12/09/2008)


CANADIAN FORCES
Canadian troops expand base in volatile Afghan district Read the original story

BIG Construction Tender Called by US to Build "CAS Apron" to Handle up to 24 Fighters, 50 Choppers @ Kandahar ( .pdf permalink)
 

CANUSA/USACAN
Get close to Obama on economy and security, paper says


ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Canada 'entering a recession,' central bank slashes key rate to 1.5 per cent

It's time to prime the pump: But how?


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Government supporting terrorists would be held to account: Bush


HEALTH CARE RELATED
Fancy medical names for ailments increase drug use, study says
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1049943


JUSTICE SYSTEM
Incarceration rate rises in Canada

B.C. Health Minister says government aware of criminals changing names


MIGRATION



POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Atlantic premiers urge federal government to stimulate economy now

Alberta tailings ponds leaking contaminants into water supply: report

Re-energized Charest wins majority glory for Liberals in Quebec

Separatist-bashing in Ottawa may have helped PQ

Ont. feeling pressure to provide interim aid to auto sector when U.S. does


FEDERAL POLITICS
Liberals left to re-examine how to endorse leader
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/12/09/liberal-leadership.html

Rae bows out of Liberal race
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081209.wPOLliberals1209/BNStory/politics/home

Though far from perfect, Ig will do
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081208.wcowent09/BNStory/politics/home

 Liberals balance urgency with democracy: Murphy

Ignatieff secures Liberal leadership as Rae bows out

Ignatieff makes the journey from academic to politician

Liberals left to re-examine how to endorse leader Video

Rae bows out, Ignatieff secures Liberal leadership

Ignatieff in line for Liberal leadership as Rae quits

Lame duck's swan song

A bold gamble by Ignatieff

Are Ignatieff's moves tentative or strategic?

Respect coalition, Ignatieff warned

Liberal support for coalition cools

Little chance for coalition at polls, analysis shows

No Time for Ignatieff to Play Mackenzie King

Liberals still taking the easy way out

Michael Ignatieff's unseemly lunge at power
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/12/08/national-post-editorial-board-mr-ignatieff-s-unseemly-lunge-at-power.aspx


What Harper must do
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1049980

Stephen Harper, arch-federalist. No, really!
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/12/09/stephen-harper-arch-federalist-no-really.aspx

 Harper offers changes for opposition

Federal Tories courting Dumont but not optimistic he'll make move ...

Harper aims to unveil fiscal stimulus package in late January

Harper reaches out to Ignatieff in bid to split opposition

Harper reaches out to Ignatieff


PROGRAMMES
Canada reaches aviation pact with European Union


PRESSURE POINTS
Science paves way for climate lawsuits


OPINION AND INFORMATION
Dark days in Afghanistan
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1050021

A war that can still be won
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/12/09/matt-gurney-a-war-that-can-still-be-won.aspx

A legal ladder for both sides to climb down
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081208.wcospector09/BNStory/politics/home

Afghan attention deficit disorder

Don't impair justice

Global action offers shelter to weather economic storm

Money not principle is the issue

Uncharted territory lies ahead for federal politicians Pat Carney is a former senator from British Columbia.
INFOS 
Charest dit avoir fait «une de ses meilleures» campagnes
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/elections-provinciales/200812/09/01-808908-charest-dit-avoir-fait-une-de-ses-meilleures-campagnes.php

Les conservateurs nient être responsables de la remontée du PQ
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/elections-provinciales/200812/09/01-808907-les-conservateurs-nient-etre-responsables-de-la-remontee-du-pq.php

Rae retire sa candidature
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/succession-de-dion/200812/09/01-808815-rae-retire-sa-candidature.php

Rae ouvre grand la porte à Ignatieff
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/12/09/002-rae_course_plc.shtml

Course à la direction du PLC - Rae s'accroche, LeBlanc se rallie à Ignatieff
http://www.ledevoir.com/2008/12/09/222154.html

Un conservateur appelle à la désobéissance si la coalition prend le pouvoir
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/crise-a-ottawa/200812/09/01-808861-un-conservateur-appelle-a-la-desobeissance-si-la-coalition-prend-le-pouvoir.php

La Banque du Canada abaisse son taux directeur et déclare le pays en récession
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081209/N120966AU.html


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        Does Canada elect a Prime Minister?

        No. Canada elects 308 Members of Parliament by the voters in 308 constituencies, and the Prime Minister is the person   having the support of the majority of them.
        
        Somehow or other this has escaped  Doug Finley, National Campaign Chair, Conservative Party of Canada,  in his post
        requesting donations.
        
        His Leader, as in the quotes following, is seeking to make nice with the same person who is attacked in these words
        "and may not even be elected by the Liberal (or any) party's membership ."

        In any case it will be interesting to see the degree to which ""The government is willing to make changes to accommodate        the opposition,".  Particularly when those who are to be accommodated are held solely responsible for the crisis of the         last ten days.

               Joe
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        "I'm optimistic that the next leader of the Opposition may want to look at different kinds of arrangements in the best interest         of the country," said Harper. http://www.ottawasun.com/News/National/2008/12/09/7688796.html

         "The government is willing to make changes to accommodate the opposition, so I think what I would like to see from the  opposition is sit down with the government and indicate what it is they need to be able to work with us to adopt another        phase of an economic package here," Harper told CBC television.          http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/081209/canada/canada_us_financial_canada_compromise

        But Mr. Harper refused to accept any blame for causing the recent political crisis, or admit that controversial measures in his         fiscal update were a mistake.
        Instead, he said there was a conspiracy by opposition leaders to bring down his government regardless of what was in    update. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081209.wPOLharper1209/BNStory/Front


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Original Message -----
From: Doug Finley, National Campaign Chair, Conservative Party of Canada
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 3:02 PM
Subject: Coalition playng Spin-The-Bottle with Democracy

 
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Coalition playng Spin-The-Bottle with Democracy
December 9, 2008

Dear Ms. Dickinson,

Stéphane Dion has resigned as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and by extension, of the Liberal/NDP/Bloc Coalition. In yet another stunning and unprecedented demonstration of Liberal contempt for our democratic rights, they've decided to appoint a new leader in his place.

Not only was the Liberal/NDP/Bloc Coalition not elected to govern this country , but the person who would become Canada's Prime Minister wasn't even the leader of a federal party during the last election and may not even be elected by the Liberal (or any) party's membership .

The Liberals have decided to parachute Michael Ignatieff into the position of Prime Minister, and one thing is clear: Canadians didn't elect this coalition to form a government , and they most certainly didn't elect Michael Ignatieff as Prime Minister .

The Liberal/NDP/Bloc coalition would be a disaster for Canada's economy, and for our democracy.

Canadians need and deserve an elected government and a Prime Minister that will focus on the economy. In these uncertain times, that is the number one priority.

Please follow this link to make a donation of $200 or $100, and help us spread this message to Canadians. We need your help now to crack the coalition and put a stop to the political games in Ottawa before the Liberal/NDP/Bloc Coalition do even more damage to our democracy.

Cracks in the coalition are already starting to show. Members of the Liberal Party are already acknowledging that the Liberal/NDP/Bloc coalition was ill-conceived, undemocratic and potentially ruinous for Canada. We need to drive that wedge home and convince Canadians of all political stripes that this Coalition does nothing but weaken our nation.

Make no mistake: Stephane Dion, Bob Rae, Michael Ignatieff, Jack Layton and Gilles Duceppe will continue to do whatever it takes to force their coalition into power. From day one, the Liberals' backroom coalition has been nothing but a naked power grab.

Please follow this link to make a donation to help us crack this coalition and send the message that a democratic, duly-elected government will put Canadians' priorities first.

Yours Sincerely,

Doug Finley
National Campaign Chair
Conservative Party of Canada

P.S. – The Liberals were rejected by Canadians at the ballot box to govern this country – as were the NDP and Bloc. They are trying to seize power by making backroom deals and parachuting in a Prime Minister who didn't even lead a party at the last election. Please make your emergency donation now and help crack the Liberal/NDP/Bloc Coalition.

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La Coalition joue à des jeux dangereux avec la démocratie
Le 9 décembre 2008

Madame Anne Dickinson,

Stéphane Dion a démissionné de ses fonctions de chef du Parti libéral du Canada et, par extension, de la Coalition Libéraux-NPD-Bloc. Dans une autre manifestation étonnante et sans précédent du mépris des Libéraux envers nos droits démocratiques, ils ont décidé de nommer un nouveau chef à sa place.

Non seulement la Coalition Libéraux-NPD-Bloc n'a pas été élue pour diriger ce pays , mais l'homme qui pourrait devenir le Premier ministre du Canada n'était même pas chef d'un parti fédéral aux dernières élections et ne sera peut-être même pas élu par les membres du Parti libéral (ou de tout autre parti).

Les Libéraux ont décidé de parachuter Michael Ignatieff au poste de Premier ministre, et une chose est claire : les Canadiens n'ont pas élu cette coalition pour former un gouvernement , et ils n'ont certainement pas élu Michael Ignatieff comme Premier ministre.

La Coalition Libéraux-NPD-Bloc serait un désastre pour l'économie du Canada, et pour notre démocratie.

Les Canadiens veulent et méritent un gouvernement élu et un Premier ministre qui se concentre sur l'économie. En cette période d'incertitude, c'est la priorité première.

Veuillez suivre ce lien pour faire un don de 200 $ ou de 100 $ et nous aider à transmettre ce message aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes. Nous avons besoin de votre aide maintenant pour briser la coalition et mettre un terme aux jeux politiques qui se trament à Ottawa avant que la Coalition Libéraux-NPD-Bloc fasse encore plus de tort à notre démocratie.

La coalition commence déjà à se fissurer. Des membres du Parti libéral reconnaissent qu'elle a été mal conçue, et qu'elle est antidémocratique et potentiellement désastreuse pour le Canada. Nous devons convaincre les Canadiens et les Canadiennes, de toutes les allégeances politiques, que cette coalition ne fait qu'affaiblir notre nation.

Ne nous leurrons pas : Stéphane Dion, Bob Rae, Michael Ignatieff, Jack Layton et Gilles Duceppe vont continuer à tout faire pour imposer leur coalition. Depuis le premier jour, la coalition conclue en secret par les Libéraux n'est qu'un coup de force visant à prendre le pouvoir.

Veuillez suivre ce lien pour faire un don et nous aider à briser cette coalition et transmettre le message selon lequel un gouvernement démocratique, dûment élu, fera passer les priorités des Canadiens avant tout.

Sincères salutations,

Doug Finley
Directeur de campagne national
Parti conservateur du Canada

P.S. – Les Canadiens ont rejeté les Libéraux aux élections, refusant qu'ils dirigent ce pays – tout comme le NPD et le Bloc. Les Libéraux tentent de s'accaparer le pouvoir en concluant des ententes en coulisses et en parachutant un Premier ministre qui ne dirigeait même pas un parti aux dernières élections. Veuillez faire un don d'urgence dès maintenant et aider à briser la Coalition Libéraux-NPD-Bloc.

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