Daily Digest September 4, 2008

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

EDITORIALs

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
Flaws? Yes, please  

CORNER BROOK WESTERN STAR -
Hearn heading into the sunset?

CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN -
Mr. Harper appears ready to roll the dice
The PM's claim that he needs a fresh mandate just doesn't seem credible.

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
Oh, the cynicism of the tax-and-spend Tories

TORONTO STAR -
Let the Greens into the debate

Conservative conversion

GLOBE & MAIL -
Let Elizabeth May be heard
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080904.EGREEN04/TPStory/TPComment/Politics/

HAMILTON SPECTATOR -
Our schools must be safe

Harper's calculus

NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW -
Trees: A natural weapon in battle on climate change

K-W RECORD -
And the election games begin

SUDBURY STAR -
Restrict Tasers, don't ban them
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1185035

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS -
Tough spot for RCMP
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/editorial/story/4221583p-4836702c.html

REGINA LEADER-POST -
Harper hot for election -- Canadians less so

CALGARY HERALD -
Riding away from rudeness

CALGARY SUN -
Dion reveals his strategy is shifting

GRANDE PRAIRIE DAILY HERALD TRIBUNE -
A method to his madness? Look south for PM's reasoning on election

RED DEER ADVOCATE -
While America looks to the left, Canadians asked to keep to right

VICTORIA TIMES-COLONIST -
A failing grade on disaster plans


ISSUES

AFGHANISTAN -

Pentagon leak says U.S. troops raided inside Pakistan

Report: US airstrike kills four in North Waziristan
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/09/report_us_airstrike.php

Taliban trophy photos horrify France

Pakistan fury over 'US assault'
Pakistan summons the US ambassador over an alleged cross-border raid which officials say killed at least 15 villagers.

Afghan anti-drugs judge is killed
BBC (09/04/2008)

Would 'mini-surge' tame Afghanistan?
Chicago Tribune (09/04/2008)

Taliban Rebels Approach Kabul Gates: Afghan Senate Secretary
Trend News (09/04/2008)

Big turbine delivered to Afghan aid project
The Associated Press (09/04/2008)

Khan 'fails to honour' Ramadan power pledge
Quqnoos (09/04/2008)

ISI behind abduction of Japanese worker, alleges Afghanistan
Dawn, Pakistan (09/04/2008)

Iran may be bombastic, but Pakistan has the Bomb
The Jerusalem Post (09/04/2008)

Karzai promises punishment for Afghan civil casualties
Reuters (09/04/2008)

Khalilzad Cites 'Fog of War' in Afghan Tolls
The Washington Post (09/04/2008)

CANADIAN FORCES
Cdns think Afghan mission too costly: poll


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The failure of two empires

U.S. 'stands in solidarity with people of Georgia': Cheney

Northwest Passage northern route opens


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
N.S. health minister wants Ottawa to help with medical records

Tories' campaign gives a boost to NDP

Why Stephen Harper is good news for McGunity


PARTY POLITICS
Harper recruits nationalists
http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyberpresse.ca%2Farticle%2F20080904%2FCPACTUALITES%2F80903297%2F1025%2FCPACTUALITES&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=fr&tl=en

Conservatives, Bloc in virtual tie in Quebec, poll finds
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080904.welection_poll05/BNStory/National/home

Some evangelists campaigning

Coalition of Independent Candidates Contacts Governor General
http://hawkeyenews.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html#1322734169049340887

Liberals want Ritz to resign over listeriosis outbreak

Election will be costly for taxpayers, volunteers

Casey up against his own cash

Liberals want agriculture minister to resign over listeriosis outbreak

Canada's Liberals call for farm minister to resign

Liberals call for resignation of agriculture minister

Allain says he'll run for Tories in Moncton riding

Williams seeks ABC allegiance from MHAs -

  Liberals adjourn caucus retreat early to prepare for Sunday election call

Liberals eclipse Conservatives in attracting female candidates  

Rumours mute byelection advance poll turnout  

Tories unveil ads showing Harper's softer side

Harper testifies he authorized offer to Cadman
PM offers two versions of how he learned of MP's financial distress

Alleged bribe to Cadman 'preposterous,' PM says

Target Harper, Liberal pollster advises caucus

Quebec finance minister ready to back Tories
$4 billon more from Ottawa.

Conservatives open vault with billions in new spending

PM betrayed Canada, Dion says
Liberal attacks Harper for failing to prepare the country to handle economic slowdown

Liberals push to add Green Party to debates
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080904.ELECTDEBATE04/TPStory/TPNational/Politics/


POLITICAL OPINION -
Candidate appointments a hard, safe sell

In putting his best foot forward Dion better watch his backside

Our election is about which party can manage the economy

Harper's opportunistic rush to the polls

PM should think twice about early election call

NDP aims for second

Harper is not just being modest
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=767542

Dion drops the gloves as match begins

New Green Shift initiatives not a retreat, Dion says

This campaign will come down to one geeky guy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080903.wcomartin04/BNStory/specialComment/Politics/

Tories paying lip service to Toronto won't collect much on election day
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080904.BARBER04/TPStory/TPComment/Politics/

Go negative, Stéphane, or lose

Mysteries remain unsolved

PM changes tune on need for fixed date

Do the Tories fear Elizabeth May?
http://www.thestar.com/article/489482


PROGRAMMES
Election call could cost taxpayers extra millions: Elections Canada

Most believe Afghan mission's price too high: poll

Spending like it's election time  

Federal dollars flow  

Tories change gears with auto aid

Flagging files 'sensitive' can lead to unfair delays, information czar says

CSIS watchdog to examine handling of Khadr case

Grant cut called 'vengeful' act by Baird


PRESSURE POINTS
Loss of Arctic ice shelves "astounding'


OPINION AND INFORMATION
Get rid of the sham fixed election dates

Canada's North: 50 years of neglect are enough

Farmer control of wheat board too vital to risk

Military manoeuvres
Before we put soldiers in harm's way in Afghanistan, we should be sure it's for a useful purpose, not a costly white elephant
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/04/afghanistan.military

It's difficult for our nation to soldier on blindly when we don't even know what a victory in Afghanistan is - or even more bluntly - can we win?

Tainted meat story is no surprise to me

Spend money on kids, not elite athletes
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/westview/story/4221587p-4836830c.html

Extra! Extra! The arts don't matter!
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080904.RUSSELL04/TPStory/TPEntertainment/Politics/

Chill out on Arctic strategy


INFOS 
Stephen Harper déclencherait une campagne électorale dès dimanche
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080904/N0904121AU.html

Le Bloc est le seul parti capable de faire échec à Harper, selon Duceppe
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080904/N0904125AU.html

Deux tiers des Canadiens pensent que la mission en Afghanistan est trop coûteuse
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080904/N0904131AU.html

Le Canada instaure un dispositif pour contrer la contrebande de cigarettes
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080904/N0904129AU.html

Listériose: les libéraux réclament la démission du ministre Ritz
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080904/N0904142AU.html

Harper a dit ne rien savoir d'une police d'assurance offerte à Chuck Cadman
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080904/N090485AU.html

Dion dit avoir entendu les Canadiens et bonifie son Tournant vert
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903162AU.html

Élections fédérales
Aux urnes en octobre
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/09/04/003-Election.shtml

Élections fédérales
Un premier coup de sonde
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/09/04/005-sondage-elections-environics.shtml

Politique fédérale
Trois départs chez les conservateurs
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/09/04/006-departs-conservateurs-gravel.shtml

Parti libéral du Canada
La contre-attaque s'organise
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/09/04/002-liberaux-reax-lapresse.shtml

Élections fédérales
Des évangélistes en campagne
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/09/04/004-Evangelistes.shtml

Harper recrute des nationalistes

Les libéraux ont le moral à zéro

Les Canadiens trouvent la mission en Afghanistan trop coûteuse
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080904/CPACTUALITES/80904215/1019/CPACTUALITES


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From: Keith Coghlan
Subject: RE: Daily Digest September 2, 2008

HI JOE:
 
                     Hope all is well your way........... looks like we are headed for a general election.
Wonder what happen to the fixed election date law........... oh well Harper not that big on following
any laws or guidelines.

Wonder why the Conservatives did not us the slogan "Leadership you can Trust"
I guess the last 2.5 years of Harper government has blow that  one away.
 
I am hoping that we will see some Progressive Canadian Candidates out there for people to vote for
and give people a choice.
 
I dont understand some of the talking points of the Conservative for this election.

Dions "carbon tax" will increase the cost of living.... well seems to me that the cost of everything has
gone up during the Harper years. The cost of gasoline and food item for sure... Sure Harper campaign
on that please.

We are winning the war in Afghanistan, would love to hear Harper explain that one.

We need Democartic reform of the Senate yet Harper does not want to allow Elizabeth May into the
TV debates............. what is Harper's idea of Democratic politics...

Love the ads shown on the TV' with Harper and some of his cabinet talking. Do you really think
most people believe that Harper takes input from the Cabinet , most of his government term has
show it to be a one man show.
 
Its going to be great and I am hoping we end up with anyone but Harper.

The Republican north government has run its course.
 
Take care and if you have any information on the Progressive Canadian party in this
election let me know.
 
Thanks
 
Keith Coghlan
Belleville Ontario

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From: "Anne Dickinson"
Subject: Re: Daily Digest September 3, 2008

I was interested to see that Andre Bachand will be running for the Conservatives.
 
During the PC Leadership convention won by Peter MacKay, Bachand was very impressive.
After he fell out of the race he supported Mackay but seemed to have been
left out of the loop when Mackay moved to have the PC Party swallowed up by the Alliance.
 
I am not sure what it means that he is running, but he used to be pretty close to Jean Charest.Do any of the DD readers in Quebec have any ideas about this?
 
As far as permitting  Elizabeth May to take part in the debates, yes please, bring her on. She is smart and entertaining and will not be bullied. If she is not included, the debates will be unbearably tedious  with each of the leaders running thorugh his well worn schtick. We should get a crackling debate with May who is very fast on her feet and knows her stuff.
 
I am sure the idea of a quick witted and fierce debater like May is a Conservative nightmare, and likely one for the Liberals and NDP too, partly because it shows just how tedious  and stuck into their predictable roles  they are. The rest of us will be well served to have her in the debates, it might help to  keep us all awake too.
 
Anne Dickinson

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From: "Suan H.Booiman"
Subject: add to the list of billions

September 4, 2008

Harper's election campaign

QUEBEC - Quebec and Ottawa have finalized a wide-ranging $4 billion
deal for infrastructure projects, signed Wednesday and just days before
a potential federal election call.  The joke that came with the message:

Federal Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon downplayed the election buzz
and said during the announcement in Quebec City that the deal with Quebec
has nothing to do with an impending election call.

1.1 billion 2.5 billion obvious more to come.

Will tell when I find more, so encouraging.

Suan

AND

Subject: choice

Reading the comments about what is wrong with the CP of C would be interesting
to read what they need to do to make it right, as the old Dutch saying goes:
"The best sailors stand ashore".
Neither do I agree with what Harper does, but would not give up to provide
something positive "it concerns our Country".
My biggest problem is Quebec, time for them to do as Harper created "be a
State" and manage their own affairs without English hand-outs, no money
for harbour improvement, no interest free loans for Bombardier, no more
money for Trudeau's bilingualism, to name a few.
You said you would fight anyone that would break up Canada so here is your
change to show where you do stand as the cradle to grave system does not work.
No am not here to break up Canada but will fight forever (82 years) to get rid
of the corruption of the pure-laine Quebec.
 
Suan

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From: "Efstratios Psarianos"
Subject: Election time ...

An early appointment with electoral destiny
Sep 4th 2008 | OTTAWA
From The Economist print edition

Stephen Harper decides that patience should not be the Conservatives' virtue

"A PRINCE never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise." Stephen Harper, Canada's Conservative prime minister, is poised to test this bit of Machiavellian political theory. Having championed legislation last year to fix election dates at four-year intervals, thus curtailing the ability of future governments to call a vote when victory seemed most assured, Mr Harper is now about to ignore his own law and announce a general election within days. With no overarching issue preoccupying voters still awakening from their summer slumber and with four by-elections set for September, which a general election would pre-empt, Mr Harper presumably has strong reasons for wanting to face the electorate a year before the set date of October 19th 2009. But what are they? http://www.economist.com/world/americas/displayStory.cfm?story_id=12056809

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From: "Rebecca Gingrich"
Subject: loan' to Ford from Feds
http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article6104.html

Good thing the Canadian taxpayer, via Harper, just gave Ford $80M in
loans--now when they go bankrupt they won't have to pay it back. Meanwhile
we have no healthcare!
becky

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From: "Richard Konopada"
Subject: RE: Daily Digest September 3, 2008

Joe, in a way the slogan "On Your Side" is appropriate for the Conservative Party as the Party and the Prime Minister is definitely on your side if you support the neocons of the Republican Party.   With an election just around the corner and the polls saying that there may be the possibility of a Conservative majority, God help the Canada we know and love if this party has a blank cheque  to reveal their true colours to Canadians.
 
Regards,
 
Richard Konopada
Brampton, On.

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From: Keith Coghlan
Subject: Harper Democracy

HI JOE:
 
Is it just me or do the Harper Conservatives seen to be very confusing?

I love the stands they take on issues and how crazy they sound.

This is the man who is complaining that the opposition parties are stopping his agenda in Parliament.
Who takes about  the need for democratic reforms in the Canadian government institutions.
One of these institutions being the Canadian Senate, Harper blames the Liberals for blocking
reforms to the Senate.
 
Then Harper spokes persons come out a say that the Green party should not have their
Leader in the TV debates for the upcoming election. The Green Party ran over 300 candidates
in the 2006 election and received around 665,000 votes. Thats not good enough for Harper,
wheres your comment to democratic reform MR Harper.

Or is this a issue like most of the Harper issues that its based on what is the best for Harper.

Not based on what the real need for reform to the system is.

This Prime Minister has one vision and its his own.........

So now he wants a majority so you can over control even more MP's , telling them
what to do , not listening to the issues they bring from their voters.

This election is all about the Harper need to go to the polls before any political changes
as a result of the American election.

Because once that American election takes place its going to make Harper look
even more out of touch with what other leaders and nations are doing.
 
Keith Coghlan
Belleville Ontario

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From: Rubie Britton
Subject: Gentle Thoughts.
 
Gentle Thoughts for Today--
        Birds of a feather flock together … and crap on your car.
When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.
        A penny saved is a government oversight.
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
        The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.
The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement .
        He who hesitates is probably right.
Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are ' XL.'
        If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody.
If you can smile when things go wrong , you have someone in mind to blame.
        The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.
There's always a lot to b e thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt .
        Did you ever notice: When you put the 2 words 'The' and 'IRS' together it spells 'Theirs.'
Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
        The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way.
        I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.
        You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.
One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.
        Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
First you forget names, then you forget faces. Then you forget to pull up your zipper. It's worse when you forget to pull it down.
        Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today, it's called golf.
 

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Daily Digest September 3, 2008

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

EDITORIALs

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
And it starts all over again

CORNER BROOK WESTERN STAR -
Off to the polls we go?

HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD -
U.S. election in stretch run

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
Russia's natural gas keeps Europe in its thrall

OTTAWA CITIZEN -
Medical morality

KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD-
Harper must answer critics

BELLEVILLE INTELLIGENCER -
Politicians around world need to keep eye on melting icecaps

TORONTO STAR -
Just what is PM's agenda?

GLOBE & MAIL -
Harper's election
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080903.wefixed03/BNStory/specialComment/home

MISSISSAUGA NEWS -
Harper election a waste of time

NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW -
Confidence in food inspection has been undermined

The Bully versus Mr. Bean

K-W RECORD -
Let Greens into national debates

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS -
Boring it's not
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/editorial/story/4221339p-4818550c.html

SASKATOON STARPHOENIX -
Election call still a gamble for ruling PM

Canada's shrinking might

CALGARY HERALD -
Dion lost sight of the economy

EDMONTON JOURNAL -
Election gives voters chance to re-engage

LETHBRIDGE HERALD -
Greens get MP through backdoor

VANCOUVER SUN -
Why now? Because Stephen Harper thinks he can win

A brief, green, cynical marriage of convenience

VANCOUVER PROVINCE -
It ain't broke . . .

VICTORIA TIMES-COLONIST -
It ain't broke . . .


ISSUES

AFGHANISTAN -
Deadly strike signals surge in Taliban confidence
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080903.wsoldiersafghanistan0903/BNStory/Front/home

General: US forces to up Afghan winter offensives

Deadly 'foreign raid' in Pakistan

Pakistani border remains a threat to Afghan nationhood, envoy warns
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080903.AFGHANAMBASSADOR03/TPStory/TPNational/Politics/

NATO troops successfully escort hydro dam turbine through Taliban ...

How the Taliban gave a French lesson

A sting in Pakistan's al-Qaeda mission

Pakistanis claim US helicopter-borne forces assaulted village in South Waziristan
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/09/pakistanis_claim_us.php

Reported US attack pushes Afghanistan war into Pakistan
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/sep/03/pakistan.afghanistan1

British forces thwart Taliban to deliver turbine. But will it be worth the effort?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/sep/04/afghanistan.waveandtidalpower


CANADIAN FORCES
'Direct attack' kills 3 Canadian soldiers, wounds 5 in southern Afghanistan

Canadian Forces to cease flying Sperwer drones, which are being replaced
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=764637


CANUSA/USACAN
Canada well-placed for eventual U.S. recovery: PM

U.S. misled Canada over deportation: former RCMP head


ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Canada ABCP parties seek swift top court hearing


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
New Cold War is a tiny step closer
Russia has disturbed geopolitical calm
http://www.thespec.com/Opinions/article/428247
MacKay: Canada will play bigger role in defending Western HemisphereComment123 Comments ( 123)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080903.wmackay03/BNStory/National/home


HEALTH CARE RELATED
Mixed private-public system best for Canadian patients ...


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Canada's health ministers to push Ottawa for health care help as election looms

With federal election looming, Ottawa and Quebec agree on infrastructure cash

Federal minister slams B.C. carbon tax
Contradicting party stand, Lunn calls Campbell's tax 'wrong approach,' says he doesn't think revenue will make it back to voters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080903.BCCARBON03/TPStory/TPNational/Politics/


PARTY POLITICS
 Federal Policy
 Andre Bachand returned to the fold
http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radio-canada.ca%2Fregions%2Festrie%2F2008%2F09%2F03%2F002-andre-bachand-retour.shtml&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=fr&tl=en

'Very troubled' Stephen Harper promises investigation into listeriosis outbreak
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080903/national/maple_leaf_recall

Harper testifies in court that he personally authorized Cadman offer
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080903/national/harper_cadman

Federal Tories still wrapping up nominations in four NS ridings

The Need to Win for Canadians

Flaherty stands by tax ahead of election

Dion announces changes to Liberals' main election plank

Harper pledges to help re-tool Windsor Ford plant

Harper accused of vote buying with loan to Ford in Ontario

Liberal Green plan offers $900M to offset energy prices

Election volunteers will be frustrated and poor if byelections cancelled

Conservative pre-election ad focuses on Harper, stresses leadership -


POLITICAL OPINION -
Can Jean deny Harper his election? Reader comments
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080829.wlivegg03/BNStory/specialComment/home?cid=al_gam_mostview

Does Harper hold a majority surprise?  See all stories on this topic

Looking for Harper leadership

Don't vote Conservative

Emerson, Hearn will not seek re-election

Stephen Harper: Prime Minister of False Pretenses

What is the Green Party ? See all stories on this topic

Harper is architect of parliamentary dysfunction

Harper's ambivalent appeal

Harper seen as better leader
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=764619

Stephen Harper's goal: self-preservation

Deregulation should earn Harper a game misconduct

Nomination pressure off local Tories in Casey's riding

Inconvenient timing 

Dion campaigns on wishful thinking


PRESSURE POINTS
Mounties shut probe into Arar leaks
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/story/4221417p-4821507c.html


OPINION AND INFORMATION
Fetal rights need clarity

Deft PR reprocesses tainted food crisis

Extraordinary rendition, extraordinary error


INFOS 
Trois soldats canadiens perdent la vie lors d'une attaque d'insurgés afghans
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903188AU.html

Politique fédérale
André Bachand rentre au bercail
http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/estrie/2008/09/03/002-andre-bachand-retour.shtml

Dion dit avoir entendu les Canadiens et bonifie son Tournant vert
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903162AU.html

Québec et Ottawa annoncent une entente de 4 milliards $ pour les infrastructures
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903186AU.html

Le Parti vert pourrait aller en cour afin d'avoir sa place lors des débats
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903207AU.html

Stephen Harper promet une enquête indépendante sur l'épidémie de listériose
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903120AU.html

Les méthodes d'attaques des talibans inquiètent les autorités canadiennes
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903222AU.html

Québec solidaire: tout sauf les conservateurs en cas d'élections fédérales
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903118AU.html

Harper admet avoir approuvé une offre devant être faite à Chuck Cadman
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080903/N0903209AU.html

Dépenses préélectorales
Pluie d'annonces
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/09/03/002-elections-annonces.shtml

Soutien fédéral aux arts
La culture attendra
http://www.radio-canada.ca/arts-spectacles/PlusArts/2008/09/03/001-comite_patrimoine.asp

Présumé complot terroriste
Une procédure anticonstitutionnelle, selon la défense
http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/Ontario/2008/09/02/003-motion-defense-to_n.shtml

Avenir de Postes Canada
L'appui de la population
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/National/2008/09/02/001-postes-canada-sondage.shtml

80 millions de dollars dans des installations de Ford
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080903/CPACTUALITES/80903229/1025/CPACTUALITES

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Dion announces Green Shift changes

Harper plans listeriosis investigation

Feds promise $80M for Ford engine plant

Greens threaten legal action over TV debates

Deputy leader of N.S's Liberal party may go federal

You can bank on Hillier

Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady

Emerson, Hearn will not seek re-election

Harper best pick for PM, most say

'Dysfunctional' or productive?

Lunn gets jump on campaign

2 OPP officers above the law

Airlines to lose nearly $10B by 2010: IATA

Military to dump $250 million drones

Harper to aid Ontario's ailing auto sector

Parties ready to make job loss election issue

'Atomic veterans' entitled to compensation

Delay in election spending case may benefit Tories

Election will doom contentious copyright bill

Liberal hoping to win over B.C. on Green Shift

NNW Insider: Squamish Mayor to represent Liberals

Baird makes political hay as Liberals try to pick opponent

Former NHL player to vie for Conservative seat

Tory MP Batters announces he will not seek re-election

SpongeBob SquarePants for Harper

'Anything but Conservative' campaign hurting N.L. Tories: source

McGuinty says he'll campaign for fairness

Feds' emergency planning slammed

Do the Tories fear Elizabeth May?. MORE...

Dion's true enemy: his own caucus. MORE...

Harper's ambivalent appeal MORE...

Why Harper's election call? Because he can. MORE...

Stephen Harper's goal: self-preservation. MORE...

The big split on the left plays right into Harper's hands. MORE...

Harper's telling action MORE...

'Green Shift' won't sell MORE...

Carbon tax sales pitch falls flat MORE...

Inconvenient timing MORE...

Just what is PM's agenda? MORE...

And now, on to the real issues. MORE...

Fall election will affect our troops MORE...

More Election Related  
Grits likely to target Alberta

La Teoria Conspiratoria

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OPENING SALVOES

Jason was good enough to send an article to-day.  It relates a positive for the CP of C.  Someone who in his words "Stayed on shore" when the boat set sail has chosen to board it.

Not only was the article posted in the "INFOS" it was translated into English and posted under PARTY POLITICS.

Be assured that as was the response to Jason's information, so will be the response to either articles or opinion supportive of the C.P. of C. cause, posting on the Digest.

The contending view derogating the C.P. of C. will be as well - to the benefit of those who as of yet have not arrived at a definitive decision what to do on election day.

Andre Bachand coming on board is a significant plus for the YES position.

The Letter to the Editor below presents a NO view.

         Joe
____________________
From: Jason Hickman
Subject: Daily Digest Tip

Not sure if this made the "INFOS" section of the last DD, but if not, perhaps in can go in your next edition - M. Bachand has decided to run for the CPC in the next election:
 
http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/estrie/2008/09/03/002-andre-bachand-retour.shtml
 
Best,
 
- Jason.

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. . . many thanks.

PARTY POLITICS
 Federal Policy
 Andre Bachand returned to the fold
http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radio-canada.ca%2Fregions%2Festrie%2F2008%2F09%2F03%2F002-andre-bachand-retour.shtml&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=fr&tl=en

 

"on your side" poor choice as slogan for Conservative Party of Canada

 
  Niagara Falls, Ontario,
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
by: Joe Hueglin

The Conservative Party of Canada slogan "STRONG LEADERSHIP. ON YOUR SIDE" (1) is one that will not have universal appeal.

Those in towns dependent on lumbering will recall that while the promise was made "We will stand up for Canada" (2) on the softwood lumber dispute he did not do so.

Will western wheat growers who elected pro-Canadian Wheat Board directors see him as being on their side or for that matter will Newfoundland and Labradorians, when he broke his word to them?

"STRONG LEADERSHIP" does not promise three ice breakers then reduce the number to one nor announce critical replacements for 40 year old naval supply ships with fanfare, then cancel the orders on a Friday afternoon, nor call Ontario the 'last place' to invest. (3)
 
 
Will those negatively affected, the lumber industry, wheat farmers, ship builders and the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario, have forgotten when the Prime Minister was not on their side? Such must be the expectation of Conservative strategists to make "STRONG LEADERSHIP. ON YOUR SIDE" the focus of their campaign.

  Joe Hueglin
 
References:

1. Conservative party web site : http://www.conservative.ca /  

2. HARPER HALIFAX SPEECH Wednesday September 7, 2005

http://www.gowlings.com/resources/enewsletters/govbrief/Htmfiles/governmentBulletin12092005.en.html

3. Flaherty calls Ontario 'last place' to invest; http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/03/01/flaherty-budget.html

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Daily Digest September 2, 2008

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

EDITORIALs

CORNER BROOK WESTERN STAR -
Poor decision on arts funding

CAPE BRETON POST -
May pulls off technical coup print this article
http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=167445&sc=151

AMHERST DAILY NEWS -
It would be a beginning

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
Putin is learning it's easier to win a war than a peace

GLOBE & MAIL -
The reading habit forms in childhood
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wereading02/BNStory/specialComment/home

How not to procure
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wenavy02/BNStory/specialComment/home

HAMILTON SPECTATOR -
Election could hamper Harper

K-W RECORD -
Native dispute requires clarity

WINDSOR STAR -
Harper's fixed date

SASKATOON STARPHOENIX -
Cold Arctic realities

LETHBRIDGE HERALD -
Greens get MP through backdoor


ISSUES

ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS -          
Native protesters charged in Caledonia


AFGHANISTAN -
Afghanistan 'viable state' by 2011: Canada's outgoing envoy
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wlalani0902/BNStory/International/home
Comments ( 83)

Ways forward in Afghanistan
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/02/afghanistan.pakistan

One man has put himself at the centre of a country's battle against corruption
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/sep/03/afghanistan

US probe finds fewer Afghan dead

Goncharov: NATO repeating Soviet mistake in Afghanistan
The Salt Lake Tribune (09/02/2008)

5 Afghan children killed in raids
The Associated Press (09/02/2008)

Ways forward in Afghanistan
The Guardian (09/02/2008)

Selling the Taliban
Wall Street Journal (09/02/2008)

Afghan children killed by Nato fire
Agencies (09/02/2008)

3 Afghan children killed in Western artillery strike
Los Angeles Times (09/02/2008)


CANADIAN FORCES
Ottawa to compensate soldiers who took part in atomic tests
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wmackayatomic0902/BNStory/National/home


CANUSA/USACAN
Zaccardelli faults U.S. government for Arar's deportation


ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
800 jobs lost in Welland


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Georgia shows Canada was rash on Kosovo

Russia rushed in


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Federal Resources minister slams B.C. carbon tax
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wbclunn0902/BNStory/National/home


PARTY POLITICS
Caucus pressure drives Dion to make concessions in green plan
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wtaberdion0902/BNStory/National/home

Conservative pre-election ad focuses on Harper, stresses leadership


POLITICAL OPINION -
Polls differ on parties' popularity as election call draws near
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/02/polls-differ-on-parties-popularity-as-election-call-draws-near.aspx

Tories unveil $60 million of pre-election goodies

Ritz: Listeriosis not election issue

Tory cuts awaken a sleeping Quebec giant

Step One for Dion is to get his own MPs on side
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/02/don-martin-step-one-for-dion-is-to-get-his-own-mps-on-side.aspx

Harper is willing to risk it all on the outside chance of a majority
http://news.therecord.com/Opinions/article/408145

Fiscal record proves Tory weakness


PROGRAMMES
Canada at grave risk if national disaster strikes: Senate report


OPINION AND INFORMATION
The oilsands are an asset that strengthen the bonds of Confederation
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/02/crude-future-the-oilsands-are-an-asset-that-strengthen-the-bonds-of-confederation.aspx

Economics dictates that we'll never run out of oil
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/02/crude-future-economics-dictates-that-we-ll-never-run-out-of-oil.aspx

Policing the rights police
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/02/lorne-gunter-ontario-s-human-rights-police-seek-to-slap-the-cuffs-on-doctors.aspx

Who will lead Team Canada to polar glory?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080829.wcoarctic02/BNStory/specialComment/home

Can Western Canada avoid economic checkmate?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080902.wcohirsch02/BNStory/specialComment/home

Cities in need of federal help

The altar of ideology  


INFOS 
Affaire Maher Arar: Giuliano Zaccardelli blâme les Etats-Unis
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080902/N0902189AU.html

Dion annoncera des ajouts à son "tournant vert" pour répondre aux inquiétudes
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080902/N0902135AU.html

Harper annoncerait une aide financière pour rouvir une usine en Ontario
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080902/N0902153AU.html

Ottawa compensera des militaires ayant pris part à des tests de radioactivité
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080902/N0902155AU.html

Dépenses électorales 2006: un délai pourrait avantager les conservateurs
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080902/N0902173AU.html

Débats des chefs: le Parti vert embauche un avocat pour faire inclure May
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080902/N090269AU.html

Winnipeg
Les libéraux se préparent
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/Politique/2008/09/02/007-Caucus-Winnipeg.shtml

Situations d'urgence
Le Canada n'est pas prêt
http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/ottawa/2008/09/02/002-canada-urgence_n.shtml

Les ministres Emerson et Hearn ne tenteront pas de se faire réélire
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080902/CPACTUALITES/80902407/1025/CPACTUALITES

Dion annoncera des ajouts à son «tournant vert»
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080902/CPACTUALITES/80902272/1025/CPACTUALITES

L'obstacle Dion est levé
http://www.ledevoir.com/2008/09/02/203667.html


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Harper to announce cash for Ford plant

Tories unveil $60 million of pre-election goodies

Palin understands Canadian issues, Conservative MP says

Federal Resources minister slams B.C. carbon tax

'Anything but Conservative' campaign hurting N.L. Tories: source

N.S. government attacks Ottawa's arts cuts

Dion dismisses gloomy poll

Greens hire lawyer to fight for debate spot

John Deere factory in Ontario to close, 800 jobs lost

Dion pushes economy at Sask. meeting

Canada's economy will slow to a crawl: OECD

TSX plunges amid energy sell-off

Tory MP Batters announces he will not seek re-election

Liberals MPs gather to draw up election strategy

Canada not ready to respond to emergencies: report

Bureaucratic bafflegab hobbles disaster readiness, report says

Even Liberals don't get carbon tax plan: Kenney

Poll shows public against private mail delivery

Harper Tories on the brink of majority, poll finds

Stage set for October election

Call to polls Oct. 14

Economy framed as opening election battleground

'Huge risks' in campaign for 3 leaders

Ritz: Listeriosis not election issue

LISTERIOSIS OUTBREAK: A 'MEAT-AND-POTATOES' ELECTION ISSUE?

Health chief defends wait to warn public of listeria

12 deaths confirmed from listeriosis outbreak

Critics slam changes to aircraft safety inspection system

Green Shift support declining, poll shows

Tories quiet as questions surround Emerson's political future

Grits talk shop with potential Baird rivals

Election 'stock' traders: Prepare your picks

Flaherty won't budge on mortgage bonds

PM stands in shadow cast by world poverty

Ottawa pulls $100,000 from B.C. Sierra Club's climate-change initiative

Arctic icemelt a rising danger

Australia reports unusual reaction to HPV shots

Aussie soldiers admit Taliban held in dog cages

Stephen Harper needs an election. But what about the rest of us? MORE...

With an election looming, what's the Big Question?  MORE...

No reason for an election other than opportunism MORE...

Election cam-pain? MORE...

Harper knows the score  MORE...

Slogging through an election  MORE...

Taking a tactical cue from the Republicans
Armchair politicians who are perplexed by why the federal Tories sometimes play up divisive social conservative issues such
as opposition to same-sex marriage need look no further than today's poll. It's all about shoring up the party's core vote. MORE...

Liberals gather in city with battle ahead MORE...

A handmaid's tale
Will Ontario doctors be forced to ignore personal beliefs just to please a pompous human rights commission?  MORE...

Protect Canadians or save a few cents on the GST?  MORE...

Georgia shows Canada was rash on Kosovon
Harper announced that Canada would recognize Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence
many decried  this decision as a violation of the United Nations charter. MORE...

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Just how many commercials is the Conservative Party running on Canadian airwaves this week, taking advantage of the fact that the official Election Spending Meter only starts clicking once Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes that long walk across the street to the Governor General's house to ask her to dissolve Parliament.

A few minutes ago, I walked into our family room to pry my 9-year-old daughter away from the television set for bedtime only to find her watching a Conservative pre-election ad on YTV during the SpongeBob SquarePants show. "What did the ad say," I asked. "Oh, that Stephen Harper is a good leader and he is on the right path," my 9-year-old replied matter of factly.

Too bad for Stephen Harper that she and many of SpongeBob's other underage fans are several years away from actually being able to vote for him.

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Daily Digest September 1, 2008

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

EDITORIALs

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
A shabby high horse

CAPE BRETON POST -
Harper reverts to tradition print this article
http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=166976&sc=151

AMHERST DAILY NEWS -
Tough times for travellers

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
When will Ottawa take food safety seriously?

TORONTO STAR -
Labour Day wish: more good jobs

SUDBURY STAR -
When 'work' doesn't work


ISSUES

ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS -          
Ontario native protesters set up highway blockade in Caledonia

Fantino calls for end to blockades in Caledonia


AFGHANISTAN -
5 Afghan children killed by government, NATO forces

Afghan children die in Nato raid

Driven apart
US air strike drives wedge between allies in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Nato admits artillery strike left three children dead near Kabul
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/sep/02/afghanistan.nato


CANADIAN FORCES
Canadian troops dish back-to-school gear to eager children in Kandahar

Two Canadian military bases suffer communications failure in service switch


CANUSA/USACAN
Parliamentary observers lobby American Democrats on North American trade

BORDER SECURITY--ACCEPTING THE FABRIC OF FEAR

Northern exposure: Canada to unveil a porn channel


ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Forestry downturn not a 'normal' part of the cycle

Maple Leaf Meat Canada Exports Halted

Labour's 'do-or-die challenge'


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Canada Promises to Back Georgia to Enter NATO

NATO'S DISASTROUS GEORGIAN FUDGE

Bush's Deal With Iraq: A Time Bomb Set to Explode

EU threatens to curb co-operation with Russia over Georgian conflict

Natural gas may ease energy crisis


HEALTH CARE RELATED
Risks of allergic reactions don't outweigh benefits of HPV vaccine, study says


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Ontario to expand trades training


PARTY POLITICS
Harper Tories on the brink of majority, poll finds
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080901.wpoll0901/BNStory/Front/home

Harper to ask GG to set Oct. 14 as election date: sources

PM set to launch federal election at week's end, government sources say - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

Canada headed for polls - Mon Sep 1, 04:11 pm

Canada headed to snap elections: opposition leader - Mon Sep 1, 03:14 pm

Canada set for third general election in four years - Mon Sep 1, 02:59 pm

Harper to take few days to decide on election: aide - Mon Sep 1, 02:12 pm

Canada will have election: Dion - Mon Sep 1, 01:46 pm

Harper wants fall election, Dion says after talks - Mon Sep 1, 01:33 pm

Libs say they've got cash, can match Tories dollar-for-dollar in next campaign

Local Conservative association hopes for time for fall election

Harper wants fall election, Dion says after talks

Dion calls meeting with Harper a 'charade'
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080831/harper_dion_080901/20080901?hub=Canada

Canadians heading to the polls: Dion


POLITICAL OPINION -
PM to launch election at week's end: Sources
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Economy framed as opening election battleground

Commons committees cram final meetings before expected election

Commons committees cram final meetings before expected election

Conservatives cancelling byelections for tactical reasons, say observers

Ministers' offices preparing campaign material to respond to opposition attacks

Election is PM's gamble

Harper's "Canadians must trust" doctrine, is looking a bit ragged ...

A Green party win would be a real green shift for Guelph

Tory MP won't retract unborn crime bill


PROGRAMMES
Feds spend 50% less on firms for civil litigation
http://www.lawyersweekly.ca/index.php?section=article&articleid=750

Port of Montreal gets $2.5B for expansion

Food inspectors think daily meat inspections unnecessary: Agency

Meat inspectors face fatigue


OPINION AND INFORMATION
Exporting bulk water is the wrong way to go

Spin campaigns aren't enough to delude voters
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/letters/story.html?id=b35ef19a-b9f4-416b-84ce-e4fd054d1d24

Politicians run from the A-word  

The Cold War is not coming back  

Spare a thought for temp workers on Labour Day  


INFOS 
Harper aurait dit à Stéphane Dion qu'il déclenchera des élections bientôt
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080901/N090172AU.html

Harper déclenchera les élections à la fin de cette semaine, selon des sources
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080901/N090196AU.html

Le nombre de décès confirmés dus à la listériose est maintenant de 12
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080901/N090190AU.html

Des bases militaires canadiennes ont connu de graves pannes de communications
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080901/N090170AU.html

En cas d'élection fédérale, Williams répétera qu'Ottawa a trahi Terre-Neuve
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080831/N083172AU.html

Prix de l'essence
L'alternative du transport en commun
http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/societe/2008/09/01/002-essence-transport-commun.shtml

Affaires autochtones
Tensions à Caledonia
http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/Ontario/2008/09/01/007-caledonia_barricade_route_n.shtml

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Heritage department takes aim at religious radicals
Multiculturalism plan under scrutiny. The federal culture department wants to fight religious radicalization in Canada.

Japan PM in surprise resignation

800 U.S. troops in Kandahar just the start, MacKay says

Medvedev of Russia offers to train Afghan police

Libs say they've got cash, can match Tories dollar-for-dollar

Tory mailout seen as 'unacceptable'
Half those polled say MP's taxpayer-funded leaflet is campaign-style literature, breaking the rules

Ministers' offices preparing campaign material to respond to opposition attacks
All ministers' offices have been told to prepare binders for the campaign,' says Tory source

Danny Williams vows to fight Stephen Harper
Premier's feud with PM may sway voters in Nfld. but not likely in Ontario

Liberal caucus readies for battle
Strategy talks to focus on Harper's weaknesses, Green Shift carbon plan

Four federal by-elections in limbo\
Votes that face cancellation – and taxpayers will have to pick up the tab

Tories cancelling byelections for tactical reasons, say observers

Former defence minister could take on Baird in election
David Pratt appears to be the frontrunner to be hand- picked as the Liberal candidate for Ottawa West-Nepean.

Green Party snags its first MP
In part, the Green Party can thank David Suzuki's daughter for helping it finally get a foot on Parliament Hill.

First Green MP joins party at 'great moment in time'
Blair Wilson's move 'sheer opportunism,' UVic professor says

High gas costs pushing people to use public transit, survey finds

Carney criticism turns to praise

Hargrove's last march

Former bureaucrat investigated for fraud fights to keep name secret
Mr. X turns to courts to stop PS watchdog from posting details of case on the Internet

Russia warns West against Georgia support

Will that Harper character do him in?
When Stephen Harper visits the Governor-General's mansion to trigger an election, as he is likely to do later this week, he'll be banking many of his hopes on the issue of leadership. It's been one of his boasting points ever since becoming.. MORE...

When will Ottawa take food safety seriously?
Emerging details about how Canada's food safety system works, some of them disturbing, should prompt the federal government to do more than just call our system the "best in the world," as Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz did on Thursday. MORE...

Conservatives fumble arts funding
Maybe he's just a film buff who wants to catch a few flicks and revel in Toronto's global reputation as a centre of cinematic excellence. But the facts don't quite fit Jim

Flaherty's story. MORE...
Let me offer Jim Flaherty a bit of free advice
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has made it clear he plans to ignore my advice. I had been presumptuous enough to suggest that in light of widespread distress in the cultural community about Ottawa's series of shocking cuts to arts funding.. MORE...

Imagine our politicians' words stirring us
It was said of Winston Churchill that he mobilized the English language and sent it into battle. If so, it could be said of today's crop of Canadian leaders that they eviscerate the English language and send the remains to the coffin. MORE...

Harper ready to snap
Quick election represents best chance to win. As the passion of Barack Obama continues to stir America in his captivating presidential campaign of hope, a looming federal election will soon give Canadians a choice between Bully Boy.. MORE...

Ignoring cherished Tory values
In his book Harper's Team, Tom Flanagan makes it clear what the next election is all about for the Conservatives. It's about winning a majority, that's a given. But it's also about making sure Harper's brand of conservatism is entrenched across.. MORE...

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Georgia to Enter NATO

 By Online  Monday, September 1, 2008
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/4775

Georgia, Tbilisi, 1 September /Trend News corr. N.Kirtskhalia/ Canada will actively support Tbilisi to enable Georgia to enter NATO, Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Davit Bakradze said to journalists after his meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Elena Giurgis.

According to Bakradze, the situation in Georgia, Moscow's aggressive actions and Georgia's entering NATO was discussed at the meeting.

According to Bakradze, the economic sanctions to be used by the international community to suspend Kremlin's activities were also discussed.

In the early morning of 8 August, large-scale military actions commenced in the unrecognized republic of South Ossetia. Georgian troops entered Tskhinvali. Later Russian troops occupied Tskhinvali and forced back the Georgian servicemen.

On 12 August, Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev said he had decided to complete the operation on constraining Georgia to peace.

Russian peacekeeping troops and international observers remained in Georgia.

The correspondent can be contacted at trend@trend.az

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