12/27/03 - Canadian Provinces and Territories - Key Facts
Fact sheets on the provinces and territories of Canada - geography, government and industry.

12/20/03 - Give from the Heart
Find a Canadian charity or nonprofit organization and give from your heart this holiday season.

12/16/03 - Council of the Federation
Canada's thirteen premiers have joined forces to create the Council of the Federation, a new mechanism in federal-provincial relations.

12/10/03 - The Conservative Party of Canada
The establishment of the new Conservative Party of Canada from the merger of the Canadian Alliance Party and the Progressive Conservative Party.

11/25/03 - The Halifax Explosion in 1917
The collision of a relief vessel and a munitions carrier in Halifax Harbour during World War I caused the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima.

11/18/03 - Paul Martin and House of Commons Reform
Paul Martin has a plan to reform the House of Commons and restore Canadian public confidence in members of parliament and the federal government.

11/09/03 - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In May 2000, Canada created the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to remind Canadians of the human cost of war.

11/04/03 - Canadian Holiday Mail Deadlines 2003
Canada Post suggests that greetings and gifts be mailed by these dates to ensure they arrive at international destinations in time for the holidays.

11/04/03 - Regulating Canadian Immigration Consultants
A new organization will regulate Canadian immigration and citizenship consultants.

10/17/03 - The Persons Case
In the 1920s, five Alberta women fought a legal and political battle to have women recognized as persons under the BNA Act.

10/12/03 - RECOL - Report a Fraud Online
RECOL is a Web-based centre which gives Canadians a simple way to report fraud online.

10/09/03 - Battle of Passchendaele
Arguments over strategy, heavy rains, and mud marked the controversial World War I Battle of Passchendaele, in which 15,000 Canadians were wounded or killed.

10/08/03 - October Crisis Timeline
Key events during the 1970 October Crisis in Canada, when the FLQ kidnapped two public officials and the War Measures Act was invoked.

10/01/03 - Auditor General Slams Former Privacy Commissioner
The Auditor General of Canada finds mismanagement and abuse of power in audit of Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

09/24/03 - Changes to Federal Ridings in 2004
The government has introduced a bill to have changes to federal electoral boundaries ready by April 1, 2004, in time for a possible federal election in the spring.

09/17/03 - Canada to Open New Consulates in U.S.
Canada will expand its presence in the United States by opening new consulates and establishing a network of honorary consuls.

09/15/03 - Agenda of Parliament - Fall 2003
The federal government has set its list of legislative priorities, but it will be a confusing fall for Canadian members of parliament.

09/10/03 - Changing Your Postal Address Online
When you move, you can change your Canadian mailing address online using a handy tool from Canada Post.

09/08/03 - Top 6 Canadian Wall Calendars 2004
Canadian weather, landscapes, lighthouses and railways are themes for these Canadian wall calendars for 2004.

09/05/03 - Role of the Speaker of the Senate of Canada
The role and major responsibilities of the Speaker of the Senate of Canada.

08/20/03 - Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grants
The Canadian federal government gives grants to retrofit homes to improve energy efficiency.

08/19/03 - Canadian Music Centre Online
The Canadian Music Centre makes Canadian classical music easily accessible with its online database and services.

08/13/03 - University Tuition Fees Up for 2003-04
Tuition fees for universities across Canada are rising faster than inflation says Statistics Canada.

08/09/03 - Role of the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada
The role and major responsibilities of the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada.

07/26/03 - Role of the Chief Justice of Canada
The role and major responsibilities of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

07/18/03 - Same-Sex Marriages Bill Goes to Supreme Court
The federal government asks the Supreme Court for its opinion on the constitutionality of the draft bill on same-sex marriages.

07/17/03 - The Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada - the appeals it hears, how Supreme Court justices are chosen and when and how decisions are made.

07/16/03 - Car Scrapping Programs in Canada
Car scrapping programs across Canada offer incentives to dispose permanently of old, high polluting cars.

07/07/03 - Same-Sex Marriages Legal in BC
British Columbia becomes the second Canadian province to allow gay marriages.

07/04/03 - Humble Canadian Space Telescope
The world's smallest space telescope measures the composition and age of stars.

07/02/03 - Biographies - Canadians and Government
An ever-growing index to biographies of Canadians who have served or changed government in Canada.

06/26/03 - Canadian Doctors Call for Public Health Reform
The Canadian Medical Association proposes improvements to public health to make sure Canada is ready for another emergency like SARS.

06/23/03 - Canadian Privacy Commissioner Quits
George Radwanski has resigned as Privacy Commissioner of Canada amid allegations of misleading Parliament.

06/17/03 - Canada to Make Same-Sex Marriages Legal
The Canadian federal government will introduce legislation to redefine marriage to include same-sex unions.

06/11/03 - Ontario Court Allows Same-Sex Marriages
Ontario's highest court says that prohibiting same-sex marriages is against the Canadian Charter of Rights, and provides a new definition for marriage.

06/10/03 - Apply for Canadian Citizenship
If you're a permanent resident of Canada and have lived in Canada for three of the last four years, maybe it's time to take out Canadian citizenship.

06/04/03 - Canadian Political Financing Reform
A key part of the Prime Minister's ethics action plan is reforming how political parties and candidates are financed in Canada.

05/30/03 - Role of the Governor General of Canada
Appointment and duties of the Governor General of Canada, the representative of the Queen in Canada.

05/28/03 - Canadian Bill to Reform Marijuana Laws
Legislation to reform marijuana laws means softer penalties for casual pot smokers but tougher penalties for growers.

05/22/03 - Canadian Prime Ministers
Biographies and major accomplishments of the 20 prime ministers of Canada since Confederation.

05/14/03 - The Diaries of Mackenzie King
The diaries of Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King provide a first-hand political and social history of Canada.

05/07/03 - Ethics Watchdogs for Canadian Parliament
The Canadian government introduces a bill to create two new ethics watchdogs for the House of Commons and the Senate.

04/30/03 - Federal Government Cleans up Advertising Rules
The Canadian federal government is changing the rules for advertising contracts after the scandals of 2002.

04/23/03 - Charges Laid in Walkerton Water Contamination
Criminal charges have been laid against the Koebel brothers in the Walkerton, Ontario water contamination tragedy.

04/16/03 - TELEFILE - File Your Canadian Income Taxes by Phone
If you have a simple Canadian income tax return, you may be able to file your income taxes by phone, for free.

04/08/03 - Plan to Boost Bilingualism in Canada
The federal government renews its commitment to two official languages with an action plan and $750 million in funding.

04/05/03 - Role of the Prime Minister of Canada
The role and main responsibilities of the Canadian prime minister.

03/23/03 - Fixing the Canadian Gun Control Program
The Canadian federal government has a plan to fix problems with the gun control registry and control program costs and management.

03/18/03 - Canada Stays out of the War on Iraq
Canada will not fight in the War on Iraq without a UN Resolution.

03/12/03 - The Canadian Social Insurance Number
The basics on when, and when not, to use your Canadian Social Insurance Number.

03/05/03 - Government Surplus Sales in Canada
Crown Assets Distribution Centres use an online database to let buyers search for government surplus items and create their own Offer to Purchase documents.

02/26/03 - A Transportation Policy for Canada
The Canadian federal government releases a 10-year blueprint for transportation policy in Canada.

02/19/03 - Issue - National ID Cards for Canadians
Would secure national ID cards for Canadians add personal and collective security or be a needless invasion of privacy?

02/12/03 - The Canadian Workforce
Immigration, the demand for highly skilled workers, and an aging population have had a major impact on the Canadian workforce, according to the Canada Census.

01/29/03 - Jack Layton Leads the NDP
Toronto municipal politician Jack Layton takes over the NDP leadership.

01/15/03 - Issue - Gun Registry in Canada
The skyrocketing costs of the Canadian Firearms Registry have re-opened the acrimonious debate on the value of gun control in Canada.

01/11/03 - Glossary of Canadian Government Terms
An ever-growing glossary of definitions and information on terms used by Canadian governments.

01/01/03 - Unclaimed Bank Balances in Canada
How to find and claim forgotten bank balances in Canada, free of charge.

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