Campus Notes Some of the most exciting thinking and doing in Canada is taking place at the country’s colleges and universities, where young people of different backgrounds, interests and politics come together to debate and learn about our world. At Campus Notes, we look to these bright young minds to inform the debate on domestic [...]
ANNOUNCEMENTS March 11, 2010 This series of five commentaries on post-secondary education derives from an in-depth study entitled Student Aid Meets Social Assistance published by the Caledon Institute in September 2009. Each commentary deals with a core theme linked to easing access to post-secondary education for low-income students, including welfare recipients. Ces cinq commentaires sur [...]
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Subject: Bipolar Disorder Treated With Nutritional Supplement LoveCry Majic sent a message to the members of LoveCry, The Streetkids Org. October 5, 2000 Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary have found that a nutritional supplement has significant benefits for people with a psychiatric condition known as bipolar disorder. Mental [...]
Toronto Mayor David Miller says he received the shortest briefing he’s ever had about a federal budget since he’s been mayor. Mayor Miller spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon shortly after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty unveiled the latest budget in Ottawa. Flaherty said a combination of government spending restraint and economic growth would erase the deficit [...]
By: Michael Shapcott On: Mar. 8, 2010 Ontario Throne Speech: Non-profits are ‘unsung heroes’ of provincial economy The new session of the Ontario Legislature was launched earlier this afternoon with the traditional Speech from the Throne which included a strong expression of support for the tens of thousands of non-profit groups that make a vital contribution to health, housing, [...]
Comment in Toronto Star on Miller’s reaction to the budget. Follow the link to read the full story and other “ignorant” (lacking knowledge) comments. “You really need to take some higher education beyond grade 10. Then maybe, you can get a real job and stop feeling sorry for yourself living in poverty, clinging to the [...]
By Thomas Walkom National Affairs Columnist Class resentment used to be the preserve of the left. That workers were too poor could be blamed on the fact that bosses were too wealthy. If governments needed money, the preferred solution – rhetorically at least – was to make the rich pay. These old-style resentments encouraged both [...]
Bill C-15 could fill Canadian prisons with drug offenders By Carlito Pablo Will Bill C-15 kill the twin scourge of illegal drugs and gang violence? Libby Davies NDP MP, Vancouver East “There’s a lot of information, both in the United States and in Canada, that shows that mandatory minimum sentencing regimes for drug offences are [...]
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