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Tory, PC, Harper, Conservative, Alliance, or Reform Majority?

I know what’s in a name. Soon, everyone will. We’ll have a long time with this new Harper Government. Bets are now on in terms of what he’ll name the Government of Canada this time. He’s tried “Canada’s New Government” and “The Harper Government” already. But when I read analysis of the election results, it [...]

The Ugly Return of the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP)

This time Mexico isn’t invited, but on February 4, 2011, Stephen Harper and Barack Obama announced a new era of the SPP. Today, the Government of Canada announced [see the press release below] a 5-week consultation process “with all levels of government and with communities, non-governmental organizations and the private sector, as well as with [...]

A Race to the Bottom on Truck Emissions?

Harmonizing anything with the United States risks a race to the bottom. Have we done it again with truck emissions? Canada and the U.S. will set common standards for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, Environment Minister Jim Prentice announced today. via Prentice: Canada, US will align regulations on truck emissions :: The Hook. [...]

Earn $50 by Threatening to Cancel your Credit Card: Not a Joke

I tried to cancel an unused credit card but changed my mind when they offered me a $50 credit to keep the card. I’ll cancel [or try to again] next month. :)

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