11/24/04 - 8 U.S. Presidents Quotes About Canada
A sample of what U.S. Presidents have said about Canada over the years.

11/10/04 - Year of the Veteran in 2005
The Canadian federal government has declared 2005 the Year of the Veteran to pay special tribute to Canadian veterans of wars of the last century.

10/27/04 - Alberta Election of Senators-in-Waiting
The 2004 Alberta provincial election includes the election of four nominees for the Canadian Senate, as the province continues to push for Senate reform.

10/20/04 - International Mail Backlog in Canada
Canada Post reports a serious delay in the delivery of international mail due to a backlog in clearing Customs.

10/06/04 - House of Commons Acclaims Speaker
Peter Milliken has been acclaimed Speaker of the House of Commons, as the 38th Parliament of Canada gets under way.

09/29/04 - Life and Death Statistics
A quick overview of statistics on life expectancy, deaths and causes of death in Canada.

09/15/04 - New Canadian $20 Bill
The new Canadian $20 bill highlights works of Haida artist Bill Reid.

08/18/04 - Dieppe
In 1942, the Dieppe Raid was launched as a test for the full-scale invasion of western Europe. It was a disaster for the Canadians.

08/04/04 - Canadian Crime Rates for 2003
Property crimes and counterfeiting increased, but the violent crime rate stayed the same and the number of murders was down.

07/21/04 - Canada Plans Biometric Passports
In 2005, Canada will introduce new passports using biometrics in the form of digitized photos.

07/11/04 - Canadian Forces Recruiting
The Canadian Forces are actively recruiting in over 100 careers and they're making it easier to join.

06/27/04 - How Canada Got Its Name
The name Canada was first used by Jacques Cartier in 1535. It wasn't the only name considered by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867 though.

06/14/04 - 5 Different Ways to Vote
Elections Canada provides different methods of voting to make it as easy as possible for Canadians to vote in the federal election.

06/09/04 - New Rules for Canadian Telemarketers
The CRTC adds tougher rules for Canadian telemarketers and recommends legislation to implement a Do Not Call list.

06/05/04 - Canadian Federal Election 2004
Index to information on the Canadian federal election 2004, including leaders, parties, voting information, issues and platforms.

06/02/04 - Conservative Gun Control Plan
Stephen Harper spells out Conservative Party policy on gun control in the 2004 federal election.

05/26/04 - Liberal Health Care Plan
Paul Martin outlines a $9-billion Liberal health care plan at the beginning of the 2004 Canadian federal election.

05/25/04 - Registering to Vote in the Federal Election
The National Register of Electors and how to register to vote in the 2004 Canadian federal election.

05/24/04 - Who Can Vote in Canadian Federal Elections
Eligibility requirements and different methods for voting in a Canadian federal election.

05/23/04 - How Federal Elections in Canada Work
A simple explanation of a Canadian federal election.

05/10/04 - Ontario Health Premiums
The May 2004 Ontario government budget announced that Ontario residents will be required to pay premiums for Ontario health care.

03/21/04 - Quebec Allows Same-Sex Marriages
The Quebec Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of same-sex marriages and Quebec becomes the third Canadian province to allow gay marriages.

03/14/04 - My Account Tax Service
My Account, a Canada Revenue Agency service, provides online access to your personal income tax information.

03/03/04 - Voting from Outside Canada
If you are a Canadian citizen living temporarily outside Canada, you can vote in a Canadian federal election using a Special Ballot.

02/25/04 - Canadian Pandemic Flu Plan
Governments in Canada have collaborated to prepare a national plan to deal with a pandemic flu outbreak.

02/22/04 - Compensation for Canadian Chemical Test Veterans
The Canadian government will compensate Canadian veterans who volunteered for chemical warfare tests during World War II.

02/18/04 - Income Tax Service for Seniors
Service for Seniors provides a simple system for low-income seniors to file their Canadian income tax return by phone.

02/15/04 - Canadian Marijuana Reform Bill Re-introduced
The government has re-introduced legislation to reform Canadian marijuana laws, with softer penalties for casual pot smokers but tougher penalties for growers.

02/08/04 - Role of a Parliamentary Secretary in Canada
The main responsibilities of a parliamentary secretary in working with parliament, government departments and policy development.

02/01/04 - New Canadian $100 Bill Introduced
The new Canadian $100 bill has high-tech security features and a design on the theme of exploration and innovation.

01/28/04 - Canadian Mayors Want More
Mayors of big Canadian cities want a new partnership with federal and provincial governments and they have very specific requests.

01/21/04 - Where Does Stronach Stand?
With the formal announcement that she will run for Conservative Party leader, Belinda Stronach provides some bare-bones policy positions.

01/14/04 - Privacy Law in Canada
An overview of the laws covering the privacy of personal information in Canada.

01/10/04 - Canadian Ice Storm of 1998
The ice storm of 1998 directly affected more people than any other previous weather event in Canadian history.

01/07/04 - Compassionate Care Benefits Introduced
A new type of Canadian Employment Insurance benefit allows eligible workers to take time off to care for dying relatives.

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