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	39th Canadian Parliament - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stephen Harper is the Prime Minister during the 39th Parliament.
		The 39th Canadian Parliament is the current Parliament of Canada, and has been in session since April 3, 2006.
		Milliken was re-elected as the Speaker of the House for the 39th Parliament on April 3, 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/39th_Canadian_Parliament (1221 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Canadian House of Commons
		The new Parliament of Canada consisted of the Queen (represented by the Governor General), the Senate and the House of Commons.
		The Parliament of Canada was based on the Westminster model (that is, the model of the Parliament of the United Kingdom).
		Canadian law states that all federal elections must be held on a Monday (except on statutory holidays), and the campaign must be at least 36 days long.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Canadian_House_of_Commons (4390 words)

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		Harper ran for the Canadian House of Commons in the 1988 federal election, appearing on the ballot as Steve Harper in Calgary West.
		As a result, Parliament was dissolved and a general election was scheduled for January 23, 2006.
		On March 11 and March 12, 2006, Harper made a surprise trip to Afghanistan, where Canadian Forces personnel were deployed since late 2001, to visit troops in theatre as a show of support for their efforts, and as a demonstration of the government's commitment to reconstruction and stability in the region.
	www.gamecheatz.net /games.php?title=Stephen_Harper (5358 words)

	Birth of a nation at Vimy Ridhe
		The Canadian plan was to wear down the Germans with this barrage, and use the barrage as a screen for Canadian troops to move forward.
		By April 12, the Canadians took the two highest points, Hills 135 and 145, it was clear that the Canadians held Vimy Ridge, and achieved their overall objectives.
		Canadian losses during WWI were staggering: 60,000 soldiers dead from a total enrollment of 625,000.
	www.talkingproud.us /HistoryVimyRidge.html (5391 words)

	Canadian Elections - 2006
		On November 28th, 2005, the government lost a vote of confidence in the House of Commons, and Canadians faced the prospect of a winter trek to the polls.
		As is typical in Canadian elections, all of the parties tried to convince voters that they would deliver a bountiful supply of health care and other cherished public services.
		Portraying himself as the defender of Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Martin charged that the U.S. had repeatedly violated NAFTA regulations about tariffs on the import of softwood lumber, and was negligent on a host of environmental protection issues.
	www.apsanet.org /content_24296.cfm (1329 words)

	CBC News Indepth: Canadian Government
		Parliament consists of the sovereign and members of the Senate and House of Commons.
		It is called the speech from the throne because the Governor General delivers it in the Senate chamber while seated in a chair-throne of oak and scarlet velour reserved for the head of state or her representative.
		This is because the Canadian Parliament is modelled on the British parliamentary system, with an appointed Senate and an elected House of Commons.
	www.cbc.ca /news/background/cdngovernment/thronespeech.html (1017 words)

	CLC/CTC > April 12, 2006 - Issue #1
		Canadians want the government to sort out a child care program that works for all of us.
		The freshly-elected and re-elected members of the 39th Parliament got down to business last week amid all the usual pomp and ceremony.
		Over the last parliament, the CLC organized meetings between union members at their MP's local office to advocate labour's priorities.
	canadianlabour.ca /index.php/canadianlabouronline/888 (879 words)

	Gregory Albo, "Canadian Election Aftermath: New Actors, Same Play?"
		The Canadian Federal election of January 23, 2006 to form the 39th Parliament had all these liberal democratic markings.
		In a truly exceptional display of Canadian ambiguity, a change of government to punish the Liberals was delivered without a decisive verdict for a new political direction.
		They are hardened enough to seek to crack open some of the last vestiges of universalism of the Canadian welfare state, particularly access to healthcare, and to deepen integration with the US in trade, energy, and military and security matters.
	mrzine.monthlyreview.org /albo040306.html (2345 words)

	Ottawa Independent Media Center
		The People’s Parliament is searching for credible individuals from all parties and communities to form a representative set of 127 People’s MPs.
		The People’s Parliament speaks for an increasing number of Canadians who favor a PR electoral system, and who insist that the distribution of MPs be proportional to the popular vote.
		The People’s Parliament Wiki is an open electronic forum in which citizens can raise issues, deliberate on them, register themselves as candidates for the People’s Parliament, and choose MPs from among the candidates.
	ottawa.indymedia.ca /en/2006/01/1984.shtml (888 words)

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		A citizen’s coalition based in the National Capital Region is convening a “People’s Parliament” here on January 21-22, the last weekend before the 39th Federal election.
		Canadians demand a referendum on proportional representation (PR).
		In a perfect democracy in which we are all free from prejudice towards each other, representation would be roughly proportional because of the laws of probability.
	ca.geocities.com /peoples.parliament@rogers.com/invite_en (359 words)

	Library Boy: Library of Parliament Reports Recently Made Public (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Making the Most of Parliament - Report on a Roundtable Discussion for Members of the 39th Parliament (May 2006): "Making the Most of Parliament is the third in a series of discussions addressing the institution of Parliament.
		Today, Canadians rightly expect a democracy founded on the needs of the times, and the message has been received loud and clear.
		Strategies for Effective Members in an Effective Parliament (June 2005): "During the first five months of the 38th Parliament, the Library of Parliament, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Centre, offered a series of seminars specifically tailored to the needs of the 107 newly elected Members of Parliament.
	micheladrien.blogspot.com /2006/10/library-of-parliament-reports-recently.html (599 words)

	As parliament begins, so does the fun
		When it began last November it promised to be a dull repeat of the 2004 election with the Liberals holding on to a minority government by scaring Canadians (mainly Ontarians) with what evil things George Bush-loving Stephen Harper would do if he ever obtained power.
		Canadians now expect the GST to be reduced to the point that many purchases of big ticket items have been put off.
		Of all of the parties in parliament, the Liberals have the most to lose in a quick election.
	www.canadafreepress.com /2006/weinreb033006.htm (812 words)

	39th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Jacques Gourde (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, CPC): Mr.
		Speaker, we should ask the government that was in power at the time and voted against emergency aid of $400 million in 2001 for Canadian farm families.
		That is why we will ensure that this record payment is made to Canadian farmers this year, and in record time.
	www.wayneeaster.com /QP-agriculture.htm (415 words)

	Welcome to the Parliament of Canada Web site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The 39th Parliament is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 3, 2006.
		Since 1867, 4016 Canadians have been elected to the House of Commons of Canada.
		The Parliament of Canada is pleased to offer professional development, classroom activities, and background resources for teachers.
	www.parl.gc.ca /common/index.asp?Language=E (454 words)

	CBC News In Depth: The 39th Parliament (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Sue Barnes, a Liberal MP who sits in the justice committee, said that her party is offering to fast-track many of the bills.
		Nearly six million Canadians are believed to have spent nearly $2 billion chasing Boxing Day sales, with clothing and electronics as the hottest items.
		Canadian juniors down rival U.S. Canada beat archrival United States 6-3 in a hard-fought game at the world junior hockey championship in Mora, Sweden, on Wednesday.
	www.cbc.ca /news/background/parliament39/govt-bills.html (2149 words)

	Parliament in Session again - what do we want them to do? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		However, it is OUR Parliament, those people are supposed to be assembled to do what "we" feel is needed, not for their agenda.
		The interests of Canadians will ONLY be followed if we hound these parliamentarians, if we threaten to not elect them again, and if we can find a way to usurp the corporate powers that are getting into line ahead of us everytime.
		Canadian Business in December published this big chart on the way the richest and most powerful people in Canada interact.
	forums.canadiancontent.net /canadian-politics/45300-parliament-session-again-what-do-we-want-them-do.html (2825 words)

	First Nations flock to the ballot box : ICT [2006/01/27]
		The Jan. 23 election of a Conservative majority in Parliament was not welcomed by most First Nations, Inuit and Metis who fear agreements made by the Liberal Party, like the Kelowna Accord and the Residential School Compensation Agreement, may not be upheld.
		Keeper is known for her six-year role as a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in the Canadian television series ''North of 60'' during the 1990s.
		Of 23 million eligible Canadians, 6 percent more cast their ballots than the 2004 election, for a total of 64 percent participation nationwide.
	www.indiancountry.com /content.cfm?id=1096412355 (701 words)

	Millennium Ark: Hot News
		As Canadians head to the polls today to elect a new parliament, their choice of federal leaders could affect whether Canadian border agents are armed with guns.
		The two major political parties are divided on the issue, with the Conservative Party backing the right of agents to carry guns while the Liberal Party believes armed guards at the border would project the wrong image of the country.
		Bradley, who is not represented by a political party as a local government official, said from his experience working with a group of mayors from other border cities, it's difficult to get federal politicians interested in border issues as a whole.
	www.millennium-ark.net /NEWS/06_World/060124.CAN.bear.arms.html (1297 words)

	Québec
		It is the second most populated province, and most of its inhabitants live along or close to the banks of the Saint Lawrence River; the north portion of the province is sparsely populated.
		The official language of Quebec is French; it is the sole Canadian province whose population is mainly French Canadian, and where English is not an official language at the provincial level.
		The second attempt, the Charlottetown Accord of 1992, was rejected by 56.7% of all Canadians and 57% of Quebecers.
	www.globalguide.org /index.html?id=10101 (3820 words)

	Throne Speech 39th Canadian Parliament (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Canadians rejoice in the coming eightieth birthday of Her Majesty later this month, and in her more than fifty years of service as Queen of Canada.
		It believes in the capacity of Canadians to seize the enormous opportunities before them and build an even stronger Canada, striving for excellence, anchored by enduring values, and infused with growing confidence that they can make a difference at home and in the world.
		The dedicated Canadians in Afghanistan deserve all of our support as they risk their lives to defend our national interests, combat global terrorism and help the Afghan people make a new start as a free, democratic and peaceful country.
	www.ottawacore.com /dox/thronespeech.html (2439 words)

	International Campaign for Tibet: Tibet News: Canada To Bestow Top Honor to the Dalai Lama
		The Canadian House of Commons has unanimously voted on June 22, 2006 to bestow the Dalai Lama one of the country's highest honors, the Honorary Citizenship.
		Following is the text of a Canadian Press report on the motion.
		Members of Parliament agreed unanimously today to a Conservative motion to grant the Tibetan spiritual leader the honour.
	www.savetibet.org /news/newsitem.php?id=992 (381 words)

	A diary dedicated to Stephen Harper \| The Agonist
		It spoke of bringing accountability back to government; of lowering taxes and helping ordinary working Canadians and their families; tackling crime; providing child care choice and support; ensuring Canadians get proper health care; and ensuring a Canada that is strong, united, independent and free.
		That would clear the way for Canadians to "set their agenda for a debate" and finalize their approval of the new binational deal in the coming weeks, he said.
		Facing a precarious Commons vote on the future of the Canadian mission in Afghanistan last Wednesday, Harper angrily pre-empted the result by announcing in advance that he would unilaterally extend the troops' mandate for a year, with or without Parliament's support.
	agonist.org /node/26096 (17682 words)

	JURIST Search Results - canada parliament
		Canadian parliament recognizes Quebecois as 'nation' within Canada
		[JURIST] Canadian Conservative Party Prime Minister Stephen Harper [official profile] has said that he intends to fulfill a campaign promise and hold a free vote in the Canadian Parliament about whether to revive debate on a federal law permitting same-....
		[JURIST] Canadian Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin [official profile] said Friday in response to suggestions that the Canadian Parliament [official website] should be given a more active role in the high court appointment process that it should remain....
	jurist.law.pitt.edu /jurist_search.php?q=canada+parliament (373 words)

	IAFF: Correspondence on Legislative Issues (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger addressed delegates at the 14th Canadian Legislative Conference April 24, urging fire fighters to send a loud and clear message to Parliament Hill.
		In total, 126 delegates from IAFF locals across Canada met with 141 MPs and eight senators during the conference, including MPs from every province, to ensure that fire fighter issues are front and centre early in the new government’s mandate.
		During the conference’s Monday session, Schaitberger presented NDP MP Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, BC) with an IAFF award of Recognition for introducing motion M-153 in the House of Commons in 2005.
	www.iaff.org /politics/ca/content/conference/index.htm (568 words)

	The Atlas of Canada - The 39th Federal Election, Provisional Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This map shows the official results of the 39th Federal Election, held on January 23, 2006.
		The map colour-codes the winner in each of the 308 electoral districts (ridings) by party affiliation.
		The candidate's name is the same as that used for his or her registration with Elections Canada, with the exception that for incumbents (members who had also been members of the 38th Parliament), the style used for their name is that used on the Parliamentary Web site.
	atlas.nrcan.gc.ca /site/english/maps/reference/elections/election2006 (218 words)

	Canadian copyright bill \| Digital Copyright Canada
		p2p news / p2pnet: The First Session of the 39th Parliament was opened on Tuesday with a Speech from the Throne.
		They must be told why the direction advocated by the previous government was a bad idea for Canadian creators, and the rest of Canadian society.
		In many cases the MP will not have read Bill C-60, will not know that it is extremely controversial, and will have no idea why you are bringing the issue up.
	www.digital-copyright.ca /node/2365 (926 words)

	Art Hanger, Member of Parliament and Conservative MP
		Art Hanger, Member of Parliament and Conservative MP The House of Commons is now in Session.
		The debates of the 35th Parliament and earlier are not available electronically.
		It is expected that this information will be on the Internet in the near future.
	www.arthangermp.com /parliament/so31.htm (88 words)

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