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Leaders of the G8 countries will discuss several of the world's security trouble spots, including Iran and North Korea and Afghanistan, when they meet Saturday morning in Huntsville, Ont.

June 26, 2010 : Leaders of the G8 countries will discuss several of the world's security trouble spots, including Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan, when they meet Saturday morning in Huntsville, Ont.

"All G8 countries have significant stakes in making sure that continued progress is made in Afghanistan and Pakistan as they look ahead to the upcoming international conference in Kabul," said Dimitri Soudas, the press security to summit host Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

He said G8 leaders will be addressing governance and security challenges in Afghanistan and other regions struggling with conflict, terrorism, organized crime and trafficking in people and drugs.

"G8 partners are seeking ways to improve the effectiveness and coherence of programs intended to help these states to strength their institutions, to tackle their security challenges while respecting democratic institutions and protecting human rights," Soudas said.

As for Iran, the leaders were expected to push for the full implementation of Resolution 1929, ratified by the UN Security council earlier this month. It authorizes fresh sanctions on Iran to rein in its nuclear program.

"The nuclear activities of both Iran and North Korea are of serious concern," the Canadian government says on its G8 website.

The G20

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United States

Western countries fear Iran is developing nuclear weapons and want more UN sanctions against the country.

North Korea tested a nuclear device underground in 2006 and has come under more scrutiny since South Korea said the North sank one of its warships.

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On the summit's opening day on Friday, G8 leaders pledged to spend $5 billion over the next five years on maternal and child health programs in developing countries.

Canada promised $1.1 billion for the global initiative.

Leaders from the G8 counties - Canada, the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Russia - were also discussing the world economy and development, among other topics.

After wrapping up discussions in Huntsville, Harper is to hold a news conference. The leaders will then travel to Toronto for the G20 summit. The prime minister and his wife, Laureen Harper, will provide an official welcome and reception at a Toronto hotel early Saturday evening for the leaders and their spouses.

During their working dinner, the leaders will talk about the state of the world economy and continue that theme in Sunday's meetings.

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The topics include:

  • Sustainable and balanced growth.
  • Bank reforms.
  • Reform of international financial institutions such as the World Bank.
  • Trade liberalization.

Throughout the two meetings, leaders will be holding one-on-one discussions. For example, U.S. President Barack Obama is set to meet new British Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper greets U.S. President Barack Obama at the Deerhurst Resort near Huntsville, Ont., on Friday at the start of the G8 summit. (Charles Dharapak/Associated Press)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has formally welcomed G8 leaders at the organization's annual summit in Huntsville, Ont., where they are expected to discuss global security, and Canada's key initiative on maternal and child health.

The leaders of the seven other Group of Eight leading economic powers — France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, the United States and Russia — are gathering in the exclusive Deerhurst Resort near Huntsville before they join other G20 delegates in Toronto on Saturday.

Ahead of the formal talks, Harper praised Britain's new government for its recent spending cuts, saying British Prime Minister David Cameron's budget "highlighted the very fiscal consolidation" Canada was trying to steer the G20 toward at this weekend's summit in Toronto.

British Prime Minister David Cameron shares a laugh with Prime Minister Stephen Harper before the G8 summit near Huntsville, Ont., on Friday. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)

"I appreciate your responsible and difficult decisions in that regard," Harper told Cameron during the leaders' brief remarks to reporters at the G8 site.

Cameron replied he believed the spending cuts were what "needs to be done" and said he looked forward to working with other leaders at the dual summits to "address the imbalances that we have."

While some leaders are calling for continued stimulus spending in the wake of last year's financial crisis, Harper is expected to call on G20 leaders to cut their budget deficits in half within three years.

During their remarks, the British leader also disclosed he went for a swim in the lake at the Deerhurst Resort, where leaders are meeting.

"Good for you," Harper said, then added he didn't get that kind of "free time."

"It just means you get up very early," the British PM replied.

'Designated speech area' quiet

Police escorted about two dozen protesters down the main street of Huntsville in the morning. The protesters, who were calling on G8 leaders to declare water a human right, decided to turn around after five minutes and return to the site where they began.

Meanwhile, the "designated speech area" on the outskirts of town was quiet ahead of the summit. Ontario Provincial Police are patrolling the area roughly eight kilometres from the actual summit site.

The CBC's Dave Seglins visited the area early Friday morning and described it as a large farm field.

"It's way out of town, it's buggy, there has not been a single protester here," Seglins said.

Maternal health plan at forefront

One of the main items on the agenda will be Harper's maternal health initiative, aimed at dramatically reducing the number of women in the developing world who die in childbirth and the number of children who succumb to preventable diseases.

Harper's spokesman Dimitri Soudas said G8 leaders seem very interested in the maternal health initiative, but added it was premature to speculate whether individual leaders would make their own personal pledges.

"So far, the discussions have been in a positive direction," Soudas told reporters. "Non-G8 countries have also expressed interest in it. We obviously welcome contributions from non-G8 countries."


But the Harper government's plan is not without controversy, as Canada has said its share of the money cannot be used to fund abortions.

Meg French, director of international programs for UNICEF Canada, wants more than a vague promise from leaders.

"I'd like to see not just a commitment to reducing the deaths of women and children — but a clear plan for getting to there," French said.

French said there are a lot of ways to improve the health of women and children, so each country — including Canada — should be able to find initiatives to fund, noting that politicians can turn for ideas to the seven African leaders who will also be at the summit.

"This cannot be a plan that's implemented on countries," she said. "This has got to be a joint plan."

Economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, has called on leaders to honour earlier funding commitments, saying implementation of previous G8 initiatives to fight hunger, poverty and disease has fallen short.

But building a consensus for this summit has been a challenge, as some countries don't want specific commitments to be made public.

It now appears Friday's announcement will talk about an overall commitment, though Canadian officials have pledged that Canada's commitment will be spelled out in detail.

Divisions on financial reform

Financial reform and the economic recovery will be on the agenda at the G20 meeting in Toronto over the weekend. But unity on financial reform is proving elusive as the urgency of the financial meltdown passes.

World leaders are divided on a number of key financial issues, including a proposal to slap a tax on major international banks. European nations such as England, France and Germany want an international tax on financial transactions, to pay for future bank bailouts, something Canada is strongly opposed to.

And with different countries emerging from recession at different rates, there is division on how quickly the unprecedented stimulus spending should be unwound.


The United States is leading the charge for more government spending to kick-start its moribund economy, while leaders in the rest of the world have turned their attention to tackling their bloated federal deficits.

Meanwhile, in Toronto, thousands of police officers are preparing for the arrival of G20 leaders — and protesters.

Security costs for the G8/G20 summit are expected to surpass $1 billion.

The government has defended the amount, saying the spending is needed to protect the leaders, as well as thousands of delegates and reporters.


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The dilemma of Yemenite students has been starting and ongoing for decades. It is that have committed these vices and crimes by the tyrants’ regime with his dark, undeveloped and backward mentality. The branches of state security and military as well as civil institutions implemented these vices and crimes. Their aim and objective is to manipulate, destruct and drain the brain in order to monopolize the powerand governance. They also intend to exploit and manage the national wealth randomly, obscurely and violently.

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The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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This tragedy is old and still ongoing. What has changed is there are new tools and implementations, which they used against students as well as citizens.


The strategies and mechanisms, as well as tactics used include violent oppression, as well as various forms of psychological warfare, including economic, political and social. This is done both openly and in secret. Therefore, their seasoning and poisons change as they continue to destroy the spirit and flesh.


Before and after the era of the Yemenite Imams, custody of education was banned and denied and no more modern schools or universities were built. However, in the modern-day of Republic, they have been opening the educational institutions and establishments. But, they have also been converting these important organizations into military barracks, combings and security organizations. They were managed by oppression, murder, violence, terrorism and crimes. This results in producing the same or worse qualities as before.

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Both of the regimes have justified and explained their conduct to preserve the religion and law. Although, the truth is to prevent and prohibit understanding, and the giving of citizens their civil rights, as well as claiming on the urbanization. Therefore, they have been destroying the mind, which is their main purpose .


For instance, in the republican era of the 1970's, the methods and styles of killing, murdering and assassinating evolved and increased. They practiced numerous crimes, including detention and house arrest, pursuit, harassment and killing. As a result of that, students emigrated, were killed or imprisoned, become disabled or committed suicide, or lost their mental health. The regime claimed that all of these things have been done to protect the religion, which is originally lost and damaged.


The regime still believes that science and knowledge are dangerous things and their first enemy, so they fabricate and prepared the accusations for liberals, intellectuals and cadres. For example, they accuse them that they are the ally of global socialism on Arab and Islamic systems, so they accuse them of national and humanitarian treason, in addition they accused them of religious treason, therefore, they consulted the religious people to have the permission of killing them. Then, they judged them and killed them due to the yuppies protocols of darkness. They killed them, aiming to stop the wheel of development and the preservation of the minority interests and their selfishness and aggressive authority.


The situation has not improved at the end of the 1970’s, 1980's or after the theoretical unifying the country, which was announced on May 22, 1990. So, they used the students as black sheep in civil wars or wars against the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen. Their aim was to eliminate them because they carried the light and education as well as that they are from the Al-Hojaria region or Taiz or central regions. By doing so, they protect the army because most of the army is from Zaidiyyah tribes. This act is the omnipotent proof of their racism, crime and brutality.

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This dilemma of students’ problems involves racial and sectarian nature inherent in the mind of the obscurantist. Their future plans for the students is for calamity because the students' sin that they are the lovers of science, knowledge and life with its virtues, and because they are prophets and messengers of civilization, justice and equality.


The quantity and quality of scholarship is distributed for associates and affiliates, far from the standard of honest competition, rates and skills. What remains is distributed to the students to eliminate them from the country for a period of up to four or five years, in order to lose their productive and active age. Then, they return after graduation to the dark judgments of being baath, socialist, nationalist or islamist or imperialist or other accusations for leaving the country or facing the death. These accusations, which are trumped up and fabricated , are used to ban the educated from being involved in the system. They eliminate them of participation in decision-making. Despite that, the state soldiers, army units and rulers have relations and cooperation with the Russians, the Arabs and the Americans among others. In addition, the state does not possess or consider of real developmental programmes.


The problems of removing the salaries and scholarships of the students is a deliberated case and also part of terrible, frightening, and brutal corruption, which is widespread in the state's institutions and appears not only at schools, ministries, institutions of education but also in the Ministry of Finance, Foreign Affairs, embassies and other government's organs apparatuses associated with mentioned organizations A bribe is necessary in the regime and is a part of its behaviour and doctrine. The exploitation of positions is easy and natural, so the regime gains money and it protects only its individual interests. It also assaults the rights by looting and banditry, where salaries, scholarships and fees of students are deposited in foreign banks for three months and their benefits go for gangs in the diplomatic corps in embassies. It also cuts off a small amount e.g. two dollars from each student. They explain that the exchange rates of the dollar against the riyal are in change. This is disgraced work, because the salaries of students sent reinforcements to the embassies of the full amount, and the announced information to students according to a law of Education and Higher Education Ministries under the issue of foreign mission said to payment of scholarships in American Dollars and in advance.


We also see the corruption and inequality that there are students that have four salaries and they are delegated from more than one ministry. On the other hand, we observe students drop proceedings under the omission or defect in the computer, the case omissions and imbalance lasts for three or four years.


The policy of cutting off students' or the staff salaries is a statement that is taken from the proverb hunger you dog he follows you. Further more, before you became attacked you should start your attack in order to stop them of asking and struggling for their civil rights and providing the equality and equitable distribution of wealth for all, as well as stopping students from participation in decision-making. Hence, full surrounding is a duty under the principle attacked before they are preparing for confrontation.


The objective of starvation also is a psychological preparation to create new conditions to extort students and use them for inhuman jobs. In addition, to sell them in the local, regional and international slave market. The Yemenite modern system based on begging and trading land, honour and rights. They sell themselves and he who sells himself is easy for him to sell others under the slogans of parties or tribes or national and international cooperation.


Sales and piracy reached even for children, the God's loved, and the sale of the governor for himself, his groups and citizens are done in different ways according to their laws they legalize everything, so, there are spiritual, physical and psychological sale. They are specialist and expert in this field, moreover; they have implementations. The most important thing for them is money.


Their ignorance and stupidity make them blind to see the wealth in the land and people, and they do not know how to manage them to benefit from its' eggs, milks, fruits and brains. So they sell the expensive things to earn the cheaper, which is the money, which they spend it for their selfish purpose. By this behaviour, attitude and mentality all is lost .


Recently, they cut off and banned the students from their scholarships as well as jobs and privileges and they distributed and gave only for those who want to give. They kill students by their hands as well as across international criminal mafias. Hence, many students have disappeared or lived without any human emotional feelings. The condition of students is a tragedy in abroad and inside the country. They are in between a rock and a hard place. Where does your train drive and lead science, the homeland and us?

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The followed solutions by the corrupt regime are a palliative for a short time by sending delegates from the ministries for disguising. Nobody gains anything from the followed procedures of solving the dilemma of student except the delegates, who benefit from travel allowance, the leeway and spend their objectives. Finally, they declare through their false media that the problem is solved and they eliminate corruption and spoilers. Although the solutions must begin at home and no need for traveling, the delegates from the ministries are the useless people of knowledge and science and are gainless and deadly.


I am neither pessimistic nor optimistic, but pessoptimist, and when the train starts working for the establishment the state of institutions and law my optimism will achieve the optimum and maximum.


There is nothing good comes by the unfair and corrupt as well as their institutions. For instance, in the embassies there are diplomats, who are murderers and the government protect them, they are fugitive from other tribes, because the revenge is a legal things in the state. In addition, embassies is full of sorts of whom are blind, prostitutes and thieves, who believe in the doctrine of vice. This is the same-called technocrat from the ruling and those who are illegal investments internationally and dealing with other nations Mafiosi. They fled laundering and criminals in the eyes of the world and even mafias. They become with their nations money in a history and in dilemma. Certainly, the end such these groups are the dustbin of history.


Problems after graduation are harsher and worse than before graduation. Some of absolvents had harm and hard life, so few of them immigrate and most of them accept inappropriate jobs, which are not related to their level of education, morality and ethics. When the absolvents morally fall, they become psychologically able to do anything and become acceptable be the authority too, unless he will be thrown into unknown determination to face million harmful obstacles as well as brutal and wild characters.


To homeland, students, scientists and citizens the almighty God says “help one another in goodness and piety, and do not help one another in sin and aggression". We do not have any choice except fighting and struggling. Both ways are the best thing for the emancipation of where we are, and God and humanitarian law gives us the rights to proceed.


Brother, sons and, friend, student, professor's partners, farmers and workers we should in solidarity working together to better ourselves and homeland. My brother student in life and path you need only to demand full rights for yourself as human beings and citizens. If your only demand for salary and scholarship it is what the corrupt authority wants, and it is not going to give you it or deliberate and debate with you of it. So, demand your full rights to get a part of it. Finally, you must hitch you wagon to a star, stand up with the voice of the people, which is the voice of God and strike while the iron is hot.


Brother, student and teacher this is your case and it is in your hands to absorb and understand it. If you believe in what it contents then, you should spread and distribute it to all Yemenite students in the World as well as to students' unions, federations and associations of Arab World and the globe. In addition to international human rights organizations. This is the first step in the journey of a thousand miles.

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RCMP are stopping hundreds of vehicles as they step up their investigation of a man who abducted a seven-year-old girl in central Alberta before releasing her two hours later.

The girl was riding her bike near the arena in Bowden, south of Red Deer, on Thursday evening when a man drove up and forced her into the back seat of his truck. He also threw her dog and bike into the truck.

The suspect then drove south on Highway 2A through Olds and stopped north of Carstairs. At that time, the bike was discarded, said police.

Two hours after she was taken, the girl and her dog were dropped off on a gravel road northwest of Bowden. She walked to a farmhouse to get help.

The girl's bicycle was found near a pond north of Carstairs on Saturday but police are still looking for her abductor.

The girl's bicycle was found near a pond north of Carstairs on Saturday but police are still looking for her abductor. (RCMP)

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RCMP officers set up two checkstops in the town of Bowden and off Highway 2A near Carstairs on Thursday to canvass motorists and to hand out posters in an attempt to collect more information in the case.

Investigators will not say if the girl was sexually or physically assaulted. She was treated in hospital and has since returned to her Grade 1 class.

Police found the girl's purple bicycle near a pond north of Carstairs on Saturday but have not found the man described as having a thin build with an olive or darker complexion. He has short, spiked black hair and stubble.

Investigators are also looking for a full-sized, pickup truck that may be grey or gold with a dark-coloured interior and rubber floor mats.



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Sources tell CBC News the highest levels of the Canadian government have known for years that foreign countries have been trying to win influence over Canadian politicians and public servants.

Richard Fadden, director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, in an exclusive interview with the CBC.

Richard Fadden, director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, in an exclusive interview with the CBC. (CBC)

That information comes a day after CSIS director Richard Fadden said he had never warned officials close to Prime Minister Stephen Harper that some provincial cabinet ministers may be under the sway of countries like China — even though he told the CBC earlier this week the agency was discussing the issue with the Privy Council Office.

Sources tell the CBC the PCO was well aware of those concerns, even if it hadn't been told the details of who was involved.

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, the minister responsible for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Canada's spy agency, refused to discuss Fadden's bombshell allegations.

"I'm afraid I can't comment on any operational issues involving CSIS," Toews said Thursday.

In an exclusive interview with CBC News earlier this week, Fadden said Canada's spy agency suspects that some municipal politicians and cabinet ministers in two provinces are being swayed by their connections to foreign governments.

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China was one of the countries Fadden mentioned.

The remarkable comments sparked outrage from some provincial politicians and have led some observers to call for Fadden to resign.

But senior intelligence sources say the highest levels of the Canadian government were "absolutely" aware of the issue.

"These problems are very well-known," one source said. "This information did not blindside the government."

Fadden 'not wrong': source

A source suggested the prime minister was personally aware of the issue of foreign agents trying to win influence over politicans and bureaucrats — even if he didn't know the details.

"The prime minister is strongly of a view that this is a problem," a source said.

The source said Harper has an appetite for intelligence beyond that of his predecessors. Intelligence briefers now routinely provide the prime minister with detailed written reports, in addition to their regular verbal briefings.

On Wednesday, the Prime Minister's Office denied it was warned by CSIS of any specific agents of influence in provincial cabinets. Fadden himself later issued a retraction on that key point.

But sources tell the CBC the issue was very likely "verbally briefed " to intelligence staff who work for the prime minister.

Fadden "had to swallow hard," a source said, "but he's not wrong."


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Cameroon's Eric Choupo-Moting, left, and Netherlands' Giovanni van Bronckhorst chase the ball during the Group E finale for both teams in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cameroon's Eric Choupo-Moting, left, and Netherlands' Giovanni van Bronckhorst chase the ball during the Group E finale for both teams in Cape Town, South Africa. (Frank Augstein/Associated Press)

The Netherlands remained perfect in Group E play with a 2-1 win over Cameroon on Thursday to advance to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.

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The Netherlands became the second team at the World Cup to win all three of its group matches. Argentina is the only other team to accomplish that feat so far.

The Oranje, which had already assured a spot in the next round before its final game against Cameroon, used its dominant midfield to take control of the match from the start and, though the Indomitable Lions scored on a second-half penalty by captain Samuel Eto'o, the result was never in doubt.

The Netherlands is now unbeaten in 22 international matches (17 wins).

Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben, who missed the opening two games with a hamstring injury, saw his first taste of World Cup action when he was brought into the game in the 73rd minute.

A classy move was made by Cameroon to get Rigobert Song into the game in the final 10 minutes. He's the first African player to enjoy a World Cup career stretching over 16 years, joining Antonio Carbajal and Hugo Sanchez of Mexico and Lothar Matthaus of Germany as the only players to do so.

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What this result means

With the victory, the Netherlands takes the No. 1 seed in Group E, pitting the team against the second seed in Group F, Slovakia, in the Round of 16 (June 28, CBC, CBCSports.ca 9:30 a.m. ET).

Japan earned second seed in the group after posting a 3-1 result over Denmark. Japan will play Group F winners Paraguay in the next round (June 29, CBC, CBCSports.ca 9:30 a.m. ET).

Cameroon finishes the tournament without a win, becoming the fourth African country to be eliminated, joining Algeria, Nigeria and South Africa. Ghana is the only African team to advance to the Round of 16.

The winning goal

In the 83rd minute, Wesley Sneijder played a long cross-field ball to Robben on the right-hand side of the pitch. Robben controlled the ball, pushed it onto his left foot and cracked a curling ball off the far post. Substitute Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, the top goal scorer for the Netherlands in qualifying, followed up the rebound and buried it at a tough angle in the back of the Cameroon net to make it 2-1.

Turning point

Huntelaar's winning goal deflated the spirits of the Indomitable Lions, who were attempting to earn at least a point in their final tournament game.

Goal of the match

Robin van Pierse's marker at the 36th minute was less about the finish and more about the build up through the midfield starting with Dirk Kuyt. The Liverpool workhorse knocked the ball to van Pierse, who essentially made something out of nothing. He linked a textbook give-and-go with Rafael van der Vaart finishing it off by scoring goal through the legs of Cameroon keeper Hamidou Souleymanou.

Man of the match

Van Pierse gets the honour for not only his opening goal, but also his willingness to take risks and charge ahead in the offensive third of the field. He was always a threat, whether he was holding up the ball with his back to the goal or running on to through balls.

The Dutch perspective

"We were far too nonchalant in the second half. Our final spell put us on the right track again, but consider this a serious warning." — Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk.

The Cameroonian perspective

"I ended my mission. Now I will reflect carefully." — Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen.

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Timothy Patrick Biography

Timothy Patrick "Tim" Hudak (born November 1, 1967) is a politician in Ontario, Canada, and is currently the Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. He also serves as member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook for the Progressive Conservative Party.

Join our Leader TIM Hudak, Lisa MacLeod, MPP and fellow PCs for a BBQ to Fight the HST!

Bring your family and friends to a fun-filled evening which includes:

A Free BBQ

PC Youth Volleyball Tournament

Entertainment by Pam and Doug Champagne

Emceed by CFRA’s Nick at Night

Hosted by the Nepean-Carleton PC Riding Association.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Harriet at:

1-800-903-6453 ext. 170 or Al at (613) 692-4894.

Please bring your lawn chair.

Ottawa BBQ

Thursday June 24th, 2010
6 PM – 8 PM
Mooney’s Bay Park
Ottawa, Ontario
(South of Hog’s Back Rd. on Riverside Dr.)


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Toronto and GTA BBQ

Saturday June 26th, 2010
12 PM – 3PM
Croatian Recreational Parish Park
4525 Mississauga Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario
(Just north of the 403 on Mississauga Rd.)
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Kitchener and Waterloo Area BBQ

Thursday June 17th, 2010
6 PM – 8 PM
Columbus Centre
110 Manitou Dr.
Kitchener, Ontario
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Tim Hudak is the Leader of the Ontario PC Party. Tim believes that all Ontario families deserve to live in the province with the best hospitals, best schools and best roads in all of Canada. To that end, Tim continues to fight for sustainable and practical ideas that will put our province back on track so that Ontario families can once again count on world class jobs, opportunities and services close to home.
  • Reducing the tax and regulatory burden that discourages job creation and makes it harder for Ontario families to make ends meet.
  • Fiscal discipline that controls the size of government and respects how much Ontario families already pay.
  • New standards and safeguards that will improve transparency and restore people’s confidence in how government works.

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Tim’s own life story and career path are a testament to the opportunities that come from being part of Ontario’s middle class. Tim and his sister grew up in a middle class household in Fort Erie. His dad was a high school principal and his mom was a teacher. Tim learned the importance of self-reliance and community involvement from his parents and grandparents who originally came to Canada from Eastern Europe in advance of World War Two.

Tim put himself through university working on the U.S. – Canada Border. He earned an Economics degree from the University of Western Ontario and was subsequently awarded a full academic scholarship to the University of Washington where he obtained his Masters of Arts in Economics.

Tim Hudak Tim traveled across Canada as part of a management team helping a major international retailer grow its operations throughout Canada. Before entering public life, he worked for the Fort Erie Economic Development Corporation.

Tim’s concern about the lack of jobs and opportunities in his community led him to put his name on a ballot and run for office against tall odds in a seat that had not elected a PC candidate since before he was born. In the 1995 General Election, Tim was elected in the Ontario PC Party’s historic come-from-behind victory.

During his time serving the people of Ontario as a Cabinet Minister, Tim held three separate economic portfolios. As Ontario’s Tourism Minister in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Tim quickly pulled together leaders in the tourism industry and provided leadership to protect jobs and help Ontario businesses recover from the dramatic drops in travel that followed the attacks.

Tim Hudak As Consumer and Business Services Minister, Tim led the charge to protect vulnerable seniors and families from fraud by comprehensively overhauling Ontario’s old consumer protection laws. Under Tim’s leadership, rules and regulations that were originally written on manual typewriters were finally updated to reflect the needs of consumers and entrepreneurs in the Internet age. As a result, Ontario consumers now have peace of mind that they can shop or pay their bills online with some of the strongest legal safeguards in Canada.

As Northern Development and Mining Minister, Tim cut Ontario mining taxes to the lowest in Canada; this created new jobs in the mining industry and made Ontario the best province in Canada for attracting new investments.

In 2007, Tim and his wife Debbie became proud parents with the birth of their daughter Miller. Despite the long hours and time pressures that come with a career in public life, Tim makes it a priority to spend as much time as possible with his family, and can often be found taking his daughter for walks near their home.

In his spare time, Tim is an avid student of economics and Canadian history. He was a volunteer sports coach, and loves basketball, soccer and football. Tim remains deeply attached to the Niagara countryside of his youth and enjoys mountain biking, outdoor cooking and kayaking on the Welland River near his home.

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About Lisa, your MPP in Nepean-Carleton

Hi, I’m Lisa MacLeod, your Progressive Conservative MPP for Nepean-Carleton.

I was first elected in a by-election in 2006. In 2007 , the voters of Nepean-Carleton returned me to Queen’s Park with the highest vote total of any Progressive Conservative in Ontario and any candidate in Eastern Ontario during the provincial election.

Presently I am the Official Opposition Critic for Revenue and Government Accountability in PC Leader Tim Hudak’s shadow cabinet, as well as Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies. I am also the co-chair of the 2010 PC Party of Ontario Annual General Meeting.

Previously, I have served as the Official Opposition Critic for Government and Consumer Services and Critic for Children and Youth Services, and as a member on the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

In 2008 I was honoured to be named to Ottawa Life Magazine’s “Top 50 People in the Capital” and in May 2007 to be nominated for a YMCA/ YWCA Woman of Distinction Award. I have enjoyed being an honourary patron of the Ottawa Christmas Exchange and honourary president of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society’s Annual Fair since 2006. I am also proud to be a member of the Barrhaven Legion, a founding member of the South Nepean Autism Centre and the host of a semi-annual Women In Business breakfast series.

Like most Ontarians, cancer has touched my family and I am fond of the time I was able to spend as a board director with the Canadian Cancer Society- Ottawa Unit and as Chair of its Communications team.

Before I was elected to politics I was proud to work at Ottawa City Hall, Parliament Hill and Queen’s Park for current and former politicians in Nepean-Carleton. Those experiences provided me with the best possible understanding of the issues we face in our fast growing suburban-rural community. I was also grateful for time I spent with the management team at Sobeys Inc. for teaching me about customer service among other important business practices.

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I graduated with an honours degree from St. Francis Xavier University and I have pursued masters level coursework in strategic intelligence at an American university.

Family is important to me, and my husband Joe Varner and I cherish our daughter Victoria and our little scottie/ westie terrier Aberdeen! We are members of the Knox Presbyterian Church in Manotick and we all really enjoy spending our weekends with the Nepean Hotspurs and the Nepean Studio School of Dance!

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TORONTO - Cars were shaken from their parking spots, buildings cracked and residents ran through the streets Wednesday as a magnitude 5.0 earthquake left a small town in western Quebec in a state of emergency and much of central Canada wondering what in the world was going on.

The damage appeared to be concentrated on Gracefield, Que., a tiny municipality of just over 2,300 not far from the epicentre of the temblor, which was pinpointed about 60 kilometres north of Ottawa and about 18 kilometres under the surface of the earth.

When it struck at 1:41 p.m. ET, Gracefield's residents ran through the streets as the buildings around them creaked and cracked, said town concillor Michael Gainsford.

Town councillor Michael Gainsford told The Canadian Press that at least seven buildings are damaged — including the town church, a community centre, and the town's pharmacy, grocery store, and civic administration offices.

"The ladies were crying, they were panicking, they didn't know what to do," Gainsford said. "The vehicles (on the street) were actually shaken out of position."

There were no reports of injuries, he added. A local state of emergency was declared shortly after the quake, which Gainsford said lasted about a minute.

"In that minute, everyone ran for the street and everyone was terrified," he said. "It's something that I've never experienced before as a fireman for 25 years."

Damage appeared to be minimal elsewhere — a broken gas main on Parliament Hill, sewer and water main breakages in the Ontario city of North Bay, a four-hour drive north of Toronto — but the buzz from people unaccustomed to such tremors stretched across a huge swath of central Canada and the northeastern United States.

The Geological Survey of Canada described the event — a rare phenomenon so far east of the Rocky Mountains — as a "moderate" 5.0 quake. Residents across New York, Vermont, Michigan and Illinois also reported feeling the ground shake.

"You'd expect to see some minor damage only in the epicentral region," said Ivia Hayek, a seismic analyst with the GSC.

"You wouldn't expect to see anything really major, but how you feel it, how it affects things, depends on soil conditions and on the structure."

Within minutes of the quake, Twitter, Facebook and the rest of the Internet's usual hotspots were humming with reports from people in central Canada's largest cities, saying they felt the rumble in places like Windsor, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Reports varied about how long the quake lasted; witnesses in the national capital region said the tremors shook downtown buildings, homes in west-end Ottawa and government offices across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Que., for about 30 seconds, while in Toronto some said it was only five or 10 seconds.

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Nova Scotia Liberal MP Roger Cuzner, who was in his Parliament Hill office when the quake struck, was cleaning up some constituency business when "the coffee in my cup started slopping around."

"You could feel the impact," Cuzner marvelled.

In Parliament's halls of power, quizzical staffers poked their heads out of offices and stared around dumbfounded in the moments before Commons security ordered everyone out in what Cuzner described as a brisk and orderly evacuation.

Everyone filed down the stairs and out into the driveway, and after a few moments guards shepherded startled staffers and tongue-tied tourists back from the building to the front lawn, which was strewn with staging for next week's Canada Day festivities.

It was a frightening experience for anyone in the political district, where some were fearful about the structural integrity of the area's old historic buildings.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was on his way to the airport and did not feel the earthquake, a spokesman said. Outside his office, a picture fell to the ground.

Mike Charlebois, who works in the parliamentary dining room, was on the sixth floor of the centrepiece building known as Parliament's Centre Block when the shaking started.

"We were scared because we thought the building was going to fall apart," Charlebois said.

"First thing we did was evacuate the building because we had no idea what was going on. The Parliament is very delicate; it could have been a bomb threat or anything so we had no idea what it could have been."

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification Part Seven

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"It was pretty scary because you have no idea what can happen, what it was that made that kind of shakiness. We hear so much about terrorists, stuff like that, it's (in the back of) our mind."

Witnesses in downtown Toronto also described feeling a prolonged tremor that shook desks, rattled bookshelves and caused paintings on walls to shake.

Holly Rockbrune, 25, works for an insurance company. She was home for lunch when she began to notice something strange was happening.

"It was odd because I was in the kitchen making lunch and I could hear banging," Rockbrune said.

"I went into the living room and everything was rattling, but I didn't think much of it so I went back into the kitchen. It only lasted a few seconds."

A four-hour drive north, in the city of North Bay, Ont., Mayor Vic Fedeli was standing outside his office when he suddenly felt his legs wobble.

"I came back into my office and all my paintings are askew," Fedeli said. "You really didn’t hear anything, but the entire seven-storey building shook."

The city's switchboard "lit up like a Christmas tree, with some people reporting sewer and water breakages," he added.

Stephen Taylor, a political pundit in Ottawa, used his Twitter feed to describe what the tremors felt like.

"I was in an elevator when the earthquake hit," Taylor wrote. "Debris hitting the top of it, walls scraping ... fun stuff."

An analyst with the survey said it's typical for a quake of that magnitude to be felt more widely across the Eastern seaboard because of the geological conditions there, which include the massive underground rock shelf known as the Canadian Shield.

"The shield there, the structure of the crust is more rigid and so the waves carry better," he said.

It was one of the most significant quakes ever measured in the region, according to the organization.

The two largest quakes in western Quebec occurred in 1935 at magnitude 6.1 and in 1732 at a magnitude of 6.2, according to the agency.

It said earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains, although less frequent than in the west, are typically felt over a much broader region.

The survey also said that east of the Rockies, an earthquake can be felt over an area as much as ten times larger than a similar magnitude earthquake on the west coast.

Hundreds of people were milling about on downtown Ottawa streets as the Parliament buildings emptied, although the Prime Minister's Office across the street at the Langevin Block was among the few that was not evacuated.

A sitting of the Senate was disturbed, as were preparations by the PMO for this week's G8 and G20 summits. PMO staff were forced out onto Wellington Street.

Conservative Senator Lowell Murray said the massive chandeliers of the upper chamber began swaying during a mundane debate on energy issues.

"Initially we thought it might have been an airplane crashing into the building," Murray said.

"But we were standing around wondering what was going on. And I quickly realized it was an earthquake. And then everybody started shouting out, out, out."

Samantha Lehman, 14, was in a downtown shopping mall when the tremors began, and the fear among the people there was palpable.

"They told us not to run but people were running out," Lehman said. She said she was "still kind of shaky, but I think we'll be ok."

The quake was greeted with excitement at the office of Laurent Godin, a geology professor at Queen's University, where he and his colleagues all gathered to exchange accounts of an event they study constantly but rarely get to witness in person.

The epicentre of the quake is located on an active fault known as the West Quebec Seismic Zone, a region Godin describes as one of the more quake-prone regions in the country.

While the activity in the area is not likely to equal quakes registered along more volatile fault zones in British Columbia, Godin said more minor temblors occur often.

"If you look at a map of historical seismicity in the area it’s riddled with little red dots, but the magnitudes of those earthquakes are so low that people haven’t felt them," he said.

"Because it happened in rocks that we call the Canadian Shield ... these rocks tend to transmit seismic waves very efficiently. So it's understandable and normal that it can propogate quite a ways."

— With files from Bruce Cheadle, Heather Scoffield and Murray Brewster in Ottawa; Alexander Panetta and Sidhartha Bannerjee in Montreal; Michelle McQuigge, Pat Hewitt and Brian Pardoe in Toronto; and The Associated Press.

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National security experts are questioning the timing of a stunning CSIS claim that a number of Canadian politicians are under foreign influence.

Richard Fadden, director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has raised concerns about foreign influence over Canadian politicians. (Chris Wattie/Reuters)


In an exclusive interview with CBC News earlier this week, CSIS director Richard Fadden said that Canada's spy agency suspects that some municipal politicians and cabinet ministers in two provinces are being swayed by their connections to foreign governments.

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Fadden said the agency is in the process of discussing with the Privy Council Office the best way to inform those provinces there may be a problem, and experts questioned Wednesday the wisdom of going public with the allegations while that process is underway.

Wesley Wark, a national security expert at the University of Toronto, is puzzled by the rush to release this information to the public first.

He said this puts CSIS "dangerously out front in what could become a serious and damaging political issue."

"It's not the business of CSIS to finger politicians it believes are threats to national security," he said.

Canadian security expert Martin Rudner also found the timing of the claim curious, but he theorized that perhaps it is CSIS's way of letting any politician or official who is selling out Canadian interests know that the spy agency is watching.

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University of Victoria professor Norman Ruff suggested that if that was the intent, there are better ways of achieving it. "It led to some speculation and suspicions, and I think CSIS, if they were going to make this public, could have been perhaps a little more specific," he said.

China suspected

Fadden did not identify the cabinet ministers or the two provinces, but he said some public servants in British Columbia are also under suspicion.

Officials in British Columbia were caught off guard by the allegations that some among them could have a foreign government's interests at heart.

B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell's office said the premier would not be available for comment.

On Wednesday, the Prime Minister's Office issued a statement saying, "We have no knowledge of these matters," and directed all inquiries to CSIS.

Municipal officials in Victoria and Vancouver appeared surprised at Fadden's statement and declined to comment.

Fadden described how a few foreign governments are seeking out Canadian politicians from the diaspora of those countries, and are offering free trips to the homeland or access to business contacts.

Fadden suggested that as the relationship gets cozier, a politician in that situation starts making decisions that favour his or her homeland over Canada.

Fadden did not name what countries are suspected of being involved in the practice, but in his interview with CBC, he pointed to a statement by former CSIS boss Jim Judd that the intelligence agency spends half its counter-espionage budget dealing with China.

When Fadden was asked whether China was one of the foreign governments involved, he referred to media reports on China conducting economic espionage in Canada, saying they were not "entirely incorrect."

"I believe the country that you mentioned was mentioned in those stories," he said to the interviewer.

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The plane's charred remains were visible through the trees behind Maxime Marois's home. (CBC)

June 23, 2010 : Seven people were killed when a small plane with engine trouble crashed after takeoff early Wednesday at the Jean-Lesage airport, outside Quebec City.

Seven people were killed when a small plane with engine trouble crashed and burned after takeoff early Wednesday at Quebec City's Jean-Lesage airport.

Authorities at the international airport said the pilot contacted the control tower shortly after takeoff at 6 a.m. ET to report engine trouble with the aircraft.

The chartered twin-engine Beechcraft King Air plane crashed moments later in a private field about two kilometres northwest of the airport and burst into flames, said airport spokesman Jimmy Gagné.

'I really don't understand what happened. I've had twin engine failures at takeoff, and you can still fly on one motor.' —Jacques Pailleur, Aéropro vice-president

Five passengers and two crew members on board were killed.

The aircraft, operated by Quebec City-based company Aéropro, was en route to Sept-Îles and Natashquan.

"We understand this is a very difficult situation for the families, and our thoughts go out to them," Gagné told reporters at the airport.


The pilot, who was from the Quebec City region, had a lot of experience flying similar aircraft, said Jacques Pailleur, vice-president of Aéropro.

"I really don't understand what happened," said Pailleur, a self-described experienced pilot who said it appears the right engine failed. "I've had twin engine failures at takeoff, and you can still fly on one motor.

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"The left motor is fully designed to be able to fly the plane," he added.

"We can hypothesize about what happened, but we will wait for investigators to report."

The Transportation Safety Board has sent a team of three investigators to document the crash.

Nearby residents woken by explosion

The plane hit the ground about 30 metres from Maxime Marois's home near Notre-Dame Street in Sainte-Foy, a borough on the outskirts of Quebec City.

Marois was sleeping in the house along with his mother, his sister and girlfriend when they were awakened by a loud boom that sounded like "lightning struck the ground," he told CBC's French-language service.

He said he knew something was wrong when he heard a second explosion moments later. When he went outside, Marois said he saw flames licking the downed plane.

It was hard to see the crash site from nearby streets because authorities had set up a very large security perimeter, said Radio-Canada journalist Jean-Thomas Léveillée, reporting from the scene Wednesday morning.

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The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification Part One

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification Part Two

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification Part Seven

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification: Part Eight

https://poetsofottawa.ning.com/profiles/blogs/rcmp-canadas-image-and-6

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The airplane was en route to Sept-Îles and Natashquan on Quebec's North Shore when it crashed.

Thick plumes of smoke still rose from the wreckage more than an hour after the crash.

The Jean-Lesage airport is about 20 kilometres from Quebec City.

Airport officials said they don't expect any delays to other flights scheduled on Wednesday.

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The Canadian Press

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TORONTO — Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.

The 20 world leaders at an economic summit in Toronto next weekend will find themselves in a country that has avoided a banking crisis where others have floundered, and whose economy grew at a 6.1 percent annual rate in the first three months of this year. The housing market is hot and three-quarters of the 400,000 jobs lost during the recession have been recovered.

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World leaders have noticed: President Barack Obama says the U.S. should take note of Canada's banking system, and Britain's Treasury chief is looking to emulate the Ottawa way on cutting deficits.

The land of a thousand stereotypes — from Mounties and ice hockey to language wars and lousy weather — is feeling entitled to do a bit of crowing as it hosts the G-20 summit of wealthy and developing nations.

"We should be proud of the performance of our financial system during the crisis," said Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in an interview with The Associated Press.

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He recalled visiting China in 2007 and hearing suggestions "that the Canadian banks were perhaps boring and too risk-adverse. And when I was there two weeks ago some of my same counterparts were saying to me, 'You have a very solid, stable banking system in Canada,' and emphasizing that. There wasn't anything about being sufficiently risk-oriented."

The banks are stable because, in part, they're more regulated. As the U.S. and Europe loosened regulations on their financial industries over the last 15 years, Canada refused to do so. The banks also aren't as leveraged as their U.S. or European peers.

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There was no mortgage meltdown or subprime crisis in Canada. Banks don't package mortgages and sell them to the private market, so they need to be sure their borrowers can pay back the loans.

In Canada's concentrated banking system, five major banks dominate the market and regulators know each of the top bank executives personally.

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"Our banks were just better managed and we had better regulation," says former Prime Minister Paul Martin, the man credited with killing off a massive government deficit in the 1990s when he was finance minister, leading to 12 straight years of budget surpluses.

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"I was absolutely amazed at senior bankers in the United States and Europe who didn't know the extent of the problem or they didn't know that people in some far-flung division were doing these kinds of things. It's just beyond belief," he told the AP.

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The Conservative Party government of Stephen Harper that took over from Martin's Liberals in 2006 broadly stuck to his predecessor's approach, though he cut taxes and, when recession struck, pumped stimulus money into the economy, with the result that Canada again has a large deficit.

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But it is recovering from the recession faster than others, and although its deficit is currently at a record high, the International Monetary Fund expects Canada to be the only one of the seven major industrialized democracies to return to surplus by 2015.

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This month Canada became the first among them to raise interest rates since the global financial crisis began.

George Osborne, Britain's Treasury chief, has vowed to follow Canada's example on deficit reduction.

"They brought together the best brains both inside and outside government to carry out a fundamental reassessment of the role of the state," Osborne said in a speech.

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It's a remarkable turnaround from 1993, when the Liberals took office facing a $30 billion deficit. Moody's downgraded Canada's credit rating twice. About 36 percent of the government's revenue went toward servicing debt.

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"Our situation was dire. Canada was in a lot of trouble at that point," Martin said. "If we were going to preserve our health care and our education system we had to do it."

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As finance minister, he slashed spending. A weak currency and a booming U.S. economy also helped Martin balance the books. In the 1998 budget the government estimated that about 55 percent of the deficit reduction came from economic growth and 35 percent from spending cuts.

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"The rest of the world certainly thinks we're the model to follow," said Martin, who was prime minister from 2003 to 2006. "I've been asked by a lot of countries as to how to go about it."

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Don Drummond, Martin's budget chief at the time, says the U.S. and Europe won't have it that easy, because the economic climate was better in the late 1990s than it is now, with large trade gains and falling interest rates.

"There's a lot to learn from Canada but their starting conditions are worse," he said. "Even though we were on the precipice of a crisis we weren't in as bad a shape as many of them are."

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The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification Part One

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification Part Two

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HAMNETT KIRKES PINHEY

Hon. Hamnett Kirkes Pinhey (1784-1857), a young London importer and ship insurance broker, emigrated to Canada in 1820 with a small fortune, to develop an estate in the Canadian wilderness. He soon established himself as a leader of society in eastern Upper Canada (Ontario) and became a member of the Legislative Assembly, Reeve of March Township, Warden of Carleton County, and a member of the Legislative Council of Upper Canada. He developed HORACEVILLE, on the Ottawa Riverfront of March Township (now the City of Ottawa), as his residential estate, operating grist and sawmills and building St. Mary's Church, which opened in 1827.

PINHEY'S POINT HOUSE, SUMMER

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HAMNETT KIRKES PINHEY'S HOUSE : HORACEVILLE, the residence of the Hon. Hamnett Pinhey, was named for Pinhey's eldest son. In keeping with British aristocratic practice, young Horace was intended from the start to be the heir to the property.

The house was built in four stages, from north to south.

HAMNETT KIRKES PINHEY'S HOUSE : HORACEVILLE, the residence of the Hon. Hamnett Pinhey, was named for Pinhey's eldest son. In keeping with British aristocratic practice, young Horace was intended from the start to be the heir to the property.The house was built in four stages, from north to south.

THE ORIGINAL PINHEY HOUSE

The original house, built in 1820-1821, was "a nice tasty cottage with viranda [sic]". It was a two-storey log building, covered with clapboard. To the rear was a square stone kitchen with hip roof. (National Archives, NMC-22119).


SKETCH BY MARY ANNE PINHEY, 1830s

In 1841, Pinhey began to look ahead to the day Horace would marry and take over the farm. He planned a large addition in two stages.

The central hall-kitchen wing was built in 1841-42, with a gracious sweeping staircase leading upstairs to a dining room at the head of the stairs and a bedroom over the front entrance.

The new kitchen wing to the rear was to become Mrs. Pinhey's kitchen when a daughter-in-law took over the older part of the house.

On August 21, 1847, Horace Pinhey married Kate Greene at neighbouring St. Mary's Church, and in September work began to enlarge the old stone kitchen to better serve the young couple.

In 1848-49 the final, south wing was added, including a library, pantry, and drawing room on the ground floor. Upstairs, several bedrooms and an interesting second-storey privy, which Pinhey called the "sanctum sanctorum", Latin for "the holy of holies", were added.

Horace and Kate moved into the older part of the house and took over management of the farm, turning over half the produce each year to his parents. Hamnett retained control of the gardens and moved with wife Mary Anne and daughter Constance into the newer part of the house.

At Hamnett Pinhey's death in 1857 he willed the new half of the house to daughter Constance. However, she married her cousin John Hamnett Pinhey and moved to Bytown (Ottawa) shortly thereafter, deeding her inheritance to Horace.


DETERIORATION OF HOUSE

In the nineteenth century, the Pinhey house had been expanded to accommodate a growing family. In the twentieth century, it was home to an aging family and the side wings were boarded up.

DETERIORATION OF HOUSE

The family rejected proposals to make HORACEVILLE the home of a Hollywood actress or a summer residence for the Governor General. HORACEVILLE remained the Pinhey family farm until the 1970s. In the end, Miss Ruth Pinhey alone occupied the deteriorating central wing of her ancestors' great house. She died in 1971.

Pinhey's Point, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

270 Pinhey's Point Road, Dunrobin, Ontario

(A Historic Tourist Site in Canada's National Capital Region)

The Pinhey Estate, HORACEVILLE, is an 88-acre heritage site scenically situated on the Ottawa River in rural Ottawa, in the hamlet of Dunrobin northwest of the downtown core. This estate is owned and operated by the City of Ottawa.

The Honourable Hamnett Kirkes Pinhey emigrated to Canada from England in 1820 to develop his estate, HORACEVILLE, Pinhey's Point. That same year, 1820, he built the first Pinhey house to which additions were made over the next 28 years. This property remained in the Pinhey family until 1971 when March Township purchased it.

In 1990 the City of Kanata (now part of the City of Ottawa) acquired Pinhey's Point. One of the City's biggest projects was the restoration of the Hamnett Pinhey mansion. Today, the City of Ottawa continues to develop the site's heritage and waterfront potential. The Pinhey's Point Foundation, established in 1980, has played a significant role in preserving and developing the estate as an historic site and recreation area. The Foundation's Museum Committee along with Pinhey's Point staff plan and prepare exhibits each year.

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The Pinhey's Point Foundation is pleased to acknowledge the generous financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/, and the Government of Ontario in 2003/2004. Funding has been provided for interpretive planning and development projects incorporating artifact assessment, preservation and restoration, in order to share with the community and public the rich heritage of March Township.

The Pinhey's Point Foundation is also pleased to acknowledge the generous financial support of the City of Ottawa in accomplishing a number of collections management, exhibit and community outreach projects through its Ottawa Cultural Facilities Fund for 2003, 2004 and 2005 and the Heritage Funding Program for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

The Foundation greatly appreciates the generous funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Culture through its Heritage Organization Development Grant for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. The funds have been used to cover a variety of costs related to exhibits, collections management, and operating expenses.

SPECIAL EVENTS

For Events and Activities, see the City of Ottawa Web Site:

http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/heritage/museums/pinheys/events/index_en.html

HOURS OF OPERATION

Pinhey's Point is officially open to the public for the 2009 summer season from Sunday, May 10, to Sunday, August 30, 2009.

The manor house is open for tours from Wednesday to Sunday:

Wednesday to Friday, open from noon to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The house is closed to the public Monday and Tuesday. However, the grounds remain accessible for you to enjoy.

Admission to the museum is by donation. We rely on your generous donations to support our programs and events.

For reservations for bus tours and large groups, please call Pinhey's Point at (613):. 832-4347 (seasonal) or the Heritage Development division, Cultural Services branch of the City of Ottawa at (613) 247-4830 ext. 221.

Read More at: http://www.pinheyspoint.ca/

The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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Police say Venus Dejong, 2, was taken from her home in southeastern Alberta on Sunday morning.

Police say Venus Dejong, 2, was taken from her home in southeastern Alberta on Sunday morning. (RCMP)

Charges have been laid against the grandmother of a toddler who was taken from her home in southeastern Alberta on Sunday morning, police said Tuesday.

Johan Dejong, 47, of Fort Macleod, Alta., is charged with abduction and breaking and entering in connection with the alleged kidnapping of her maternal granddaughter, Venus Dejong, 2, from her home in Redcliff, about 300 kilometres southeast of Calgary.

Dejong turned the girl over to officers at the RCMP detachment in Jasper, Alta., late Monday morning. Investigators believe she was headed to B.C.

The girl's mother, Lola Katherine Dejong, 25, was charged on Monday with abduction in contravention of a custody order, and breaking and entering.

Johan Dejong is in custody and will make her first court appearance in Medicine Hat provincial court on June 24.

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The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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RCMP: Canada’s Image and Beautification Part Seven

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The Public Safety Communications centre handles all emergency and non-emergency calls in Calgary.

The Public Safety Communications centre handles all emergency and non-emergency calls in Calgary. (CBC)

The city and police force will be adding more officers to the Calgary 911 call centre after a string of delayed or misdirected emergency responses.

Earlier this month, Mayor Dave Bronconnier asked for a review of the Public Safety Communications centre after the head of the police association highlighted three emergency cases where dispatch was delayed.

Bronconnier said on Monday that he and police Chief Rick Hanson agree more officers will be added to the call centre. Currently, only one officer works in the centre during the day to help direct calls.

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"There will be additional policing resources deployed up at the 911 call centre, and in addition to that, additional training for people answering the phone," said Bronconnier.

"This is to make sure that we have a 911 system that is reliable, that the protocols are consistent and consistently followed with each and every operator."

Delays questioned

The PSC centre, which was created by merging police, fire and ambulance dispatch systems in 2006, handles all emergency and non-emergency calls in Calgary.

John Dooks, head of the Calgary Police Association, called for the review after pointing out that it took paramedics at least 13 minutes to reach the downtown Calgary office where a veteran RCMP officer was stabbed on June 1. PSC dispatchers had struggled to confirm the exact address.

Last week, it took police officers almost two hours to respond to a call that a man had exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl.

Bronconnier said he's not sure of the cost of the additional officers or when they will be re-assigned to the call centre.

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The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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Events of Interest to OIW Members


OIW’s annual Reading Night’ takes place on Wednesday, June 23. Members are invited to read from their works of poetry, prose or anything in between, whether these works are published or not. Each reader is allotted five minutes, monitored by a stop watch. If you have not previously read at an OIW reading night, please consider sharing your work. Writers gain much through this important professional development exposure, and listeners are always entertained by the quality and variety of the selections.

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How do I book a space?

To pre-book a space to read from your work, please contact Donna MacLellan, OIW's Director of Volunteers, at: donnamac1@rogers.com citing ‘Reading Night’ in the subject header; or call Donna at (613) 244-3933. Give your full name as well as the genre and title of your work. The cut off for pre-booking a space is June 21 at 5 p.m., however, any unfilled spaces may be booked on a first come first served basis, on Reading Night at the reception desk up to 7 p.m.

What is the evening’s program?

We will hear the first 10 readers, followed by a 15 minute refreshment and socializing break with a lovely selection of fruit, cheeses, crackers and sweets especially chosen by our social director, Susan Jennings. Then we will finish off the evening with the remaining 10 readings.

Please join us for ‘Reading Night 2010’ at Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Room 156. Socializing begins at 6:30 p.m. Info: Donna MacLellan: donnamac1@rogers.com or (613) 244-3933.

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The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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Britain's Prince William, center, and Britain's ...

Mon Jun 21, 4:42 AM By The Associated Press: LONDON - Britain's Prince William is celebrating his 28th birthday in training with the country's Royal Air Force.

The second-in-line to the British throne returned Sunday from a visit to charities in Botswana and Lesotho, and a trip to watch England's soccer team Friday at South Africa's World Cup with younger brother Prince Harry.

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William is training to become an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot, part of his preparations to one day succeed Queen Elizabeth II and his father, Prince Charles — heir to the throne, as the British monarch.

Royal watchers will look for hints that William's birthday on Monday could prompt an engagement to long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton.

The prince once told an interviewer he wouldn't marry "until I'm at least 28 or maybe 30."

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The moncitizenship is the new Canadian governmental task. The diplomatic lines of Republics of Yemen and Poland are non grata with their masks.

M.T. Al-Mansouri

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Father's Day was started 100 years ago to dispel the notion that men were lazy, sleazy and drunk.

Father's Day was started 100 years ago to dispel the notion that men were lazy, sleazy and drunk. (iStock)

Last Updated: Friday, June 18, 2010 / 1:38 PM E: Sunday is the day fathers around the world are celebrated, gifted with neckties and cologne and given a day free from lawn mowing and garage cleaning.

محمد عبده زيدي - يا حبيب العمر

يا حبيب العمر الاهداء الى روح السيد عبدالحميد سلام سعيد صالح المنصوري: محمد عبده زيدي

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The first celebration of a fatherhood day was 100 years ago, and it was intended to change the perception of men in U.S. society.

Father's Day was started a century ago because inventor Sonora Smart Dodd was upset by widespread mocking of fathers in popular culture as lazy, sleazy and drunk.

While today's fathers have come a long way, some would say they could once again use an image boost thanks to the much-mocked antics of the likes of Tiger Woods and Jon Gosselin.

On the 100th anniversary of Father's Day, men's image could use a boost thanks to the antics of people like Tiger Woods.

On the 100th anniversary of Father's Day, men's image could use a boost thanks to the antics of people like Tiger Woods. (Matt Slocum/Associated Press)

It's easy to take shots at dads who mess up, but it's important to focus on the important role of men, said Michael Gurian, an author who specializes in the struggles of men in the modern world.

"Making fun of guys to get them to perform and prove themselves, that's always going to exist," Gurian said. "But we have to equally celebrate them and empower them."

For Dodd, the last straw was a church sermon in 1908, when her priest rambled on about the newly created Mother's Day and the importance of mothers.

"I liked everything you said about motherhood," Dodd recalled telling the priest in a 1972 interview. "However, don't you think fathers deserve a place in the sun, too?"

Her father, William Smart, survived the Civil War and then moved west to seek his fortune. His wife died in the winter of 1898, while giving birth to their sixth child.

But Smart, with the help of Dodd, the eldest child and only girl, held the family together. Dodd became convinced of the importance of fathers, at a time when they were not considered that relevant to the family.

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"Without fathers you would have no civilization," Gurian said.

He acknowledged that men tend to take more risks, fool around more and suffer more crippling addictions than women. They also seem slower to mature these days, often living at home into their 20s.

"Father's Day is hopefully a time when the culture says, 'This is our moment to look at who our men and boys are,' " he said. "If we don't protect fathering, we are going to really be messed up."

Dodd certainly did her part. She pushed for the first Father's Day celebration, which was held in June 1910 in Spokane, Wash.

But Smart, with the help of Dodd, the eldest child and only girl, held the family together. Dodd became convinced of the importance of fathers, at a time when they were not considered that relevant to the family.

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ا لاهداء الى روح الشهيد نورية بنت اوئيس السروري حرم المرحوم عبد الحميد سلام وام الدكتور محمد توفيق المنصوري : محمد عبده زيدي - الدودحية

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Sonora Smart Dodd, the mother of Father's Day.

Sonora Smart Dodd, the mother of Father's Day. (Spokesman-Review/Associated Press)

He acknowledged that men tend to take more risks, fool around more and suffer more crippling addictions than women. They also seem slower to mature these days, often living at home into their 20s.

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"Father's Day is hopefully a time when the culture says, 'This is our moment to look at who our men and boys are,' " he said. "If we don't protect fathering, we are going to really be messed up."

Dodd certainly did her part. She pushed for the first Father's Day celebration, which was held in June 1910 in Spokane, Wash.

Fathers in church were given red roses, and people whose fathers were deceased wore white roses.

Some also credit the invention of the holiday to Grace Golden Clayton of Fairmount, W.Va., who is said to have suggested to the pastor of her church in 1908 that he hold a service in honour of fathers.

The campaign for a national holiday

But it was Dodd who campaigned nationally for the holiday.

Mother's Day was quickly accepted as a national holiday, with U.S. Congress in 1914 designating the second Sunday in May. Father's Day had a much longer road, perhaps reflecting the societal split involving mothers and fathers. It was not until 1966 that president Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honouring fathers and set the third Sunday in June as Father's Day.

In 1972, president Richard Nixon signed the law that made it permanent, to the delight of necktie and golf club makers everywhere.

Dodd died in 1978 at age 96 and is buried in Spokane.

"She was a businesswoman and knew how to get things done," said Barbara Hillerman, Sonora Dodd's only grandchild. "I sent my grandmother a Father's Day card every year."


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محمد عبده زيدي - الشك عني ابعده الى روح الوالد عبد الحميد سلام السراج

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PM releases itinerary of the 2010 Royal Tour

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the itinerary of the Royal Tour of Canada by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

The royal couple will tour Halifax; Toronto; Waterloo, Ontario; Winnipeg; and the National Capital Region from June 28 to July 6.

“All Canadians eagerly anticipate welcoming Her Majesty. The Crown endures as a symbol of our unique Canadian identity, uniting Canadians of every background and every region,” said the Prime Minister. “Canadians hold Her Majesty and the Royal Family in deep affection and high regard, a sentiment which is clearly mutual.”

The itinerary, which was developed in collaboration with municipalities, provinces and private organizations, includes the following highlights:


• Welcoming ceremony at Garrison Grounds in Halifax (June 28)


• Mi’kmaq cultural event in Halifax (June 28)

• International Fleet Review in Halifax to mark Canadian Navy Centennial (June 29)

• Canadian Museum of Nature visit in Ottawa (June 30)

• The Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill (July 1)

• Dedication of a cornerstone at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg (July 3)

• The Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto (July 4)

• Tour of the RIM BlackBerry facility in Waterloo (July 5)

• Film shoot at Pinewood studios in Toronto (July 5)

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Itinerary for 2010 Royal Tour of Canada

Monday, June 28

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

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2:20 p.m.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Stanfield International Airport in Halifax, Nova Scotia to begin their nine-day tour of Canada. On this Royal Tour, they will celebrate Canadian milestones and participate in events and dedications highlighting Canadian service and commitment at the local, national and global level.

3:00 p.m.

Official arrival at Garrison Grounds: This colourful ceremony includes military honours, performances, and the presence of many Canadian dignitaries. Her Majesty addresses Canadians, signs the Government of Canada Golden Book and the Provincial Guest book, and conducts a walkabout so she can meet as many Canadians as possible. Canadians are invited to attend in person or watch the ceremony, which will broadcast live, on television.

3:55 p.m.

Mi’kmaq cultural event at Halifax Common: The focus of this event is to highlight the role of First Nations and Mi’kmaq communities in contemporary Canada. Her Majesty’s participation also honours the 400th Anniversary of the Baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou. The Queen’s attendance shines a light on the importance the future holds for the Mi’kmaq community and the role their history, culture, and traditions have had on Nova Scotia and Canada. Nova Scotia is home to 13 First Nation Mi’kmaq communities.

4:25 p.m.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh rededicate Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and The Queen’s official residence during provincial tours. More than 200 years old, it is the oldest official residence in Canada. The residence has recently undergone an extensive three-year renovation.

Tuesday, June 29

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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10:45p.m.

Presentation of World Ship Trust Certificate: At Government House, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh presents the World Ship Trust Certificate to representatives of the HMCS HAIDA, an historical naval ship that is now a National Historic site in Hamilton, Ontario. The HMCS HAIDA is the last remaining example of the 27 Tribal Class destroyers built for the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy between 1937 and 1945.

12:20 p.m

Luncheon at CFB Halifax: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are hosted by The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and meet serving men and women from the Base.

2:00 p.m.

International Fleet Review: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Canada's largest centre for ocean research, for the International Fleet Review. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness meet members of Canada’s navy and celebrate the Canadian Naval Centennial. This historic event, a spectacular pageant of Navy tradition, features 22 foreign ships.

Canadians have the opportunity to meet The Queen during her walkabout on the Martime Museum wharf, where HMSC Sackville is docked. The HMCS Sackville, the last surviving WWII Canadian-built corvette, is now a naval museum. On the wharf, Her Majesty unveils a plaque commemorating the ship and meets serving military, veterans, and cadets.

5:15 p.m.

Private reception at Government House: The Duke of Edinburgh has a reception with members of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, of which he is Colonel-in-Chief. The 2nd Battalion is the only regular force infantry battalion stationed in Atlantic Canada.

8:00 p.m.

A Celebration of Nova Scotia at the Cunard Centre: Hosted by the Government of Nova Scotia, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness enjoy a celebration that highlights Nova Scotians who have made, and continue to make significant contributions to their communities, their province, and their country.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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10:20 a.m.

Departure from Nova Scotia: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh plant a tree in the Government House garden to commemorate their visit to Nova Scotia. They depart for Ottawa.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Ottawa, Ontario

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12:25 p.m.

Tour of the Canadian Museum of Nature: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh begin their visit to the National Capital Region by touring the Victoria Memorial Museum Building, named after Her Majesty’s great, great grandmother, now home of the Canadian Museum of Nature in downtown Ottawa.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh wish to honour the tireless efforts of volunteers and Canadians who care about safeguarding our national treasures and preserving our heritage buildings: this 100-year-old stone, castle-like building was designated a national historic site and has recently completed an extensive renovation. The Queen unveils a commemorative plaque and meets volunteers. Outside the Museum, she greets Canadians.

1:15 p.m.

Unveiling of statue of Oscar Peterson: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visit the National Arts Centre (NAC), one of Canada’s foremost showcases for the performing arts. They honour a great Canadian who entertained audiences all over the world and played for Her Majesty in person during her Golden Jubilee when she visited Toronto: jazz-piano great Oscar Peterson. The Queen unveils the bronze statue created by Ruth Abernethy and meets Mrs. Kelly Peterson, Oscar Peterson’s widow, and Celine Peterson, his daughter. On their way back to the car, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh stop to chat with the Canadians who have come to see the new statue and meet The Royal Couple.

1:40 p.m.

3:00 p.m. Tree planting at Rideau Hall: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Rideau Hall and plant a tree to commemorate their visit to Canada. Over 120 commemorative trees grace the grounds of Rideau Hall, planted by members of the Royal Family, heads of state and other dignitaries. This is the fifth tree The Queen has planted at Rideau Hall.

Private reception with Cameron Highlanders at Rideau Hall: The Duke of Edinburgh meets with members of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, of which he is Colonel-in-Chief.

4:30 p.m.

Audience at Rideau Hall: Her Majesty has an audience with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

5:00 p.m.

Unveiling of Diamond Jubilee window/bust for the Senate at Rideau Hall: The Queen unveils the design for the Diamond Jubilee Window for the Senate of Canada, the upper chamber of the Parliament of Canada. The window will commemorate Her Majesty’s 60 years of service as Queen of Canada, which will be celebrated in 2012, and that of Queen Victoria’s, which was celebrated in 1897. The Queen also unveils a design for a bust of Her Majesty for the Senate Foyer. Her likeness will be carved later this year and appear on the arch across from her late father, King George VI.

5:20 p.m.

Garden Party at Rideau Hall: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh end their day with a garden reception.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Canada Day!

Ottawa

12:05 p.m.

Canada Day Noon Show: Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh join in the Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill. Rich in Canadian tradition, the Canada Day Noon Show is both a protocol event and a festive party. Focusing on the theme “Our Year to Shine: Canada Welcomes the World” the Noon Show will also celebrate 143 years of service at home and abroad.

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Her Majesty and His Royal Highness arrive by landau escorted by mounted members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. After military honours and a fly-past, they enjoy performances by the Bare Naked Ladies, Quebec pop stars Isabelle Boulay and Marjo, Guelph, Ontario, bagpipers The Campbell Brothers and Newfoundland Indie rock band Hey Rosetta! to name only a few. The Queen gives an address and meets as many Canadians as possible on her walkabout as she leaves. The Noon Show will be broadcast live.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Ottawa

10:00 a.m.

Audience with Michael Ignatieff: The Queen has an audience with the Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Winnipeg

12:20 p.m. (CDT)

Departure from Ottawa and Offical arrival to Winnipeg, Manitoba: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are officially welcomed to Manitoba at the new James A. Richardson airport. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness are the first official passengers to the airport, entering the terminal via an arrival bridge.

The emphasis is on youth and encouraging them to contribute to their community, as The Queen Elizabeth II Silverwings Youth Scholarship is announced. To honour the Canadian record of service: past, present and especially looking toward the future, The Queen signs a letter addressed to the youth of Manitoba, and with the help of two young cadets, places it in a time capsule that will be opened in the year 2060.

4:20 p.m.

Statue unveiling and tree planting at Government House: After a luncheon hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, The Queen unveils a statue of herself created by the late Leo Mol, a world-renowned Manitoba artist and sculptor. The statue is at Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness also place a shrub in the Government House garden, to be renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens.

5:20 p.m.

Cornerstone dedication at The Forks: The visit to the site of the Human Rights Museum illustrates Her Majesty’s support for Canadian efforts to educate and expand the global discussion on human rights. As leader of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty has long been a champion of human rights, working hard to abolish apartheid in South Africa.

Her Majesty dedicates a stone from Runnymede—the site of the 1215 signing of the Magna Carta, the document considered to be one of the most significant steps toward democratic freedoms and our contemporary concept of human rights—as the cornerstone of the museum. Once finished, the museum will be a national centre of learning, where Canadians and people from around the world can engage in discussion and commit to taking action against hate and oppression. The Queen pauses to greet Canadians who have come to see the dedication of the cornerstone.

5:40 p.m.

Manitoba Homecoming Canadian Concert For Human Rights, The Forks: Her Majesty will deliver an address at the concert, which celebrates Manitoba’s ethnocultural diversity and Her Majesty’s visit.

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Toronto, Ontario

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10:55 a.m.

Morning church service: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh begin their tour of Toronto, Canada’s largest city, with morning worship at the Cathedral Church of St. James. St. James has served Toronto as a spiritual centre for more than 200 years. The service is followed by a presentation of hand bells from the Chapels Royal of the Mohawk (Christ Church, Tyendinaga and St. Paul’s, Grand River) and the rededication of St. George’s Chapel, so named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V’s accession to the throne. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness greet well-wishers after the service is over.

3:55 p.m.

Attending the running of The Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack: A great lover of horses, this is the fourth time Her Majesty has watched the Queen’s Plate; the first time was in 1959 when she celebrated the 100th running of the race. By attending the oldest continuously run stakes race in North America, Her Majesty is supporting Canadian sport and Canadian-bred race horses.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Waterloo, Ontario

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11:00 a.m.

Touring the Research in Motion (RIM) facility in Waterloo: Her Majesty and His Royal Highness visit the Waterloo area, where they tour RIM, makers of the BlackBerry. The Queen shows her support for a Canadian technology that has profoundly changed the way we do business; RIM has put Canadian technical expertise front and centre in a competitive global environment. In addition, RIM is a company conscious of its corporate responsibility to the community: they have a corporate philanthropy program that invests in education and youth.

Toronto, Ontario

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12:50 p.m.

Luncheon and tour of Pinewood Studios, Toronto: Supporters of Canada’s film industry The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Toronto at Pinewood Studios for a luncheon hosted by the Province of Ontario and a tour of Canada's largest film and television production complex and the third largest film studio in North America after Los Angles and New York. Deepa Mehta, the acclaimed Canadian film director, explains a current project to Her Majesty and His Royal Highness and they watch a scene being shot in 3-D. Her Majesty also views footage of her 1953 coronation that was shot in 3-D.

4:30 p.m.

Gold Award Presentation: The Duke of Edinburgh presents The Duke of Edinburgh Awards, which encourage and support the personal development of young people around the world. About six million have participated in this program, created by His Royal Highness in 1956. The Award now operates in 126 countries and has been active in Canada since 1963.

7:00 p.m.

Official dinner: Hosted by the Prime Minister and Mrs. Harper, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh meet Canadians who have made significant contributions to their neighbourhood, community or country. They represent the best of Canada’s bilingual, multicultural, diverse society. The Queen delivers an address to Canadians.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Toronto, Ontario

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10:40 a.m.

Medal presentation at Queen’s Park: In keeping with the theme of service, The Queen is present when the Ontario Medals for Good Citizenship are awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. She also unveils a plaque outside the Legislature. The ceremony takes place at Queen’s Park, home of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

11:40 a.m.

Official departure ceremony from Canada and Ontario at Queen’s Park.: A colourful ceremony as Canadians say farewell to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at the official departure from Canada and Ontario. Her Majesty conducts a walkabout to say goodbye to as many Canadians as she can in person.

12:40 p.m.

Viewing of new badge: At the airport, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh admire the newly awarded coat of arms and badge created for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). An agency of the Government of Canada, CBSA ensures the security and prosperity of Canada by managing the access of people and goods to and from Canada.

12:55 p.m.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh depart Canada, marking the end of Her Majesty The Queen’s 22nd tour of Canada.

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June 17, 2010 /CBC NEWS:

Forget this idea that Canadians are so smart and that we have breezed through the Great Recession better than our American neighbours.

And that, going forward, the wind is at our back and great things are just waiting to happen.

As we get ready to welcome the leaders of the G8 and the G20 next week, Canadians seem to be basking in a glow of economic superiority.

Part of this, no doubt, has to do with the Harper government's continued boasts about how much better we weathered the recent downturn than the U.S. and most of Europe.

But neither Stephen Harper, nor any Canadian political leader for that matter, is discussing the little acknowledged reality that Canada has been steadily falling behind the U.S. - not only our closest neighbour, but our biggest trading partner - for the past 30 years.

No one wants to talk about the data that everyone should be studying, except perhaps for the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity, whose recent study - "Beyond the should be required reading.

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The right priorities

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What this study shows is that while the U.S. went into recession sooner than Canada, once in, our economy dipped just as deeply.

What's more, following the first-in, first-out principle, the U.S. recovery began slightly earlier than it did here.

So not only is much of our Canadian self-congratulation misplaced when it comes to the recession, our continued back-patting obscures the main point of the institute's report, which is that Americans are still, on average, much richer than Canadians.

And except for the occasional exception, they have been getting richer by the year, which is

something we have been very good at ignoring.

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The Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity, which is attached to the Rotman School of Business at the University of Toronto, reports that, at the end of 2009, the prosperity gap between the average Canadian and the average American was $9,300 in America's favour.

What is more, the situation has been getting steadily worse. Just under 30 years ago, the gap was only $2,600.

How has this happened? Well, according to Roger Martin, the dean of the Rotman School of Business, while Canadian governments have been pouring money into health care, Americans have been spending heavily on education and the results are showing up in family income.

In the U.S., there is a greater differential in earning power than there is in Canada between people with more education and their less educated countrymen, which is one reason for the prosperity gap between our two countries.

Beyond that, alone among wealthy developed nations, it seems, Americans have continued to maintain their hard work ethic even as they have prospered.

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A real problem

As you read this report, you realize that we Canadians have come to resemble those wealthy European countries and Japan that we currently seem to be looking down on. The more prosperous we have become, the more we have eased up.

Key recommendations

  • Remain determined to close the prosperity gap.
  • Continue investing in people.
  • Increase business investment in communication technology.
  • Encourage HST harmonization.
  • Lower marginal tax rates for lower-income Canadians.
  • Expand international trade.

Source: Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity report [http://www.competeprosper.ca/index.php/work/reports_canada]

But clearly we can't go on like this forever. As the Rotman school researchers point out, unless we can raise our productivity, we aren't going to be able to afford the social programs and society to which we have grown accustomed.

So what is the answer.

First, it seems to me, Canadians have to be convinced that there is a real problem here, which has not been an easy message to get across.

Twice since the late 1980s, the federal government has tried programs to increase Canadian productivity.

When it first started, the productivity gap between Canadians and American was about $6,000. Since then, the gap has increased by more than 50 per cent.

One last push

This time, blue ribbon participants at a conference organized by the institute suggested that a non-partisan, expert advocacy group be set up to try to convince Canadians - and the federal and provincial governments - of the policy changes necessary to put more effort into improving our productivity.

But it won't be easy. Just one example: Everyone who spoke at the conference praised the Ontario and B.C. governments for moving ahead with a Harmonized Sales Tax, folding their provincial sales tax into the federal GST.

But the move is unpopular in both provinces, wildly so in B.C. And most governments, whose political survival hangs from election to election, are rarely that brave.

Making Canada more competitive has been a priority over the years, at least for anyone who was really thought about it.

With the rise of China, India and other Asian "tigers," it is now more important than ever.

But will most Canadians recognize that importance and the sacrifices and adjustments they may have to make? Or will they continue to accept a slowly declining standard of living vis-a-vis the U.S. and many other emerging counties?

At this point, we are rather like that frog in a slowly boiling pot of water. At first the warming water is pleasant. By the time it comes to a boil, it is too late for the frog to do anything about it.

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