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  Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canada's two official languages are English and French, spoken by 56.3% and 28.7% of the population respectively.
Canada's official national sports are ice hockey (winter) and lacrosse (summer), however, hockey is considerably more a part of Canadian culture, and is by far the most popular spectator sport in the country.
Canada is known for its vast forests and mountain ranges, and the animals that reside within them, such as moose, caribou, beavers, polar bears, grizzly bears, Canada goose and the common loon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canada   (5212 words)

  
 Canada Now - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canada Now (more formally CBC News: Canada Now) is the early-evening national news program aired on CBC Television, the main English television network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
The local newscasts are now branded CBC News at Six, except for the hour-long CBC News: Here and Now in Newfoundland and Labrador, which returned in November 2005.
The national version of Canada Now is also broadcast on CBC Newsworld and is paired with a half-hour current affairs program, which shares the Canada Now title, hosted by Kathleen Petty in Calgary.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canada_Now   (407 words)

  
 CANADA - LoveToKnow Article on CANADA
In Canada the isotherms by no means follow parallels of latitude, especially in summer when in the western half of the country they run nearly north-west and south-east; so that the average temperature of 55 is found about on the Arctic circle in the Mackenzie river valley, in lat.
The several kinds of geese including the Canada goose, the Arctic goose or wavey, the laughing goose, the brant and othersall breed inthe northern regions, but are found in great numbers throughout the several provinces, passing north in the spring and south in the autumn.
Canada is clearly destined to rank as one of the most important grain-producing countries of the world.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CA/CANADA.htm   (20927 words)

  
 Religion in Canada: Its Development and Contemporary Situation by Roger O'Toole for the American Religious Experience
Canada is a vast and physically diverse country but its small population of 29 million clusters in the shadow of that "longest undefended border in the world" which separates it from the approximately 260 million inhabitants of the United States.
The nineteenth-century "churching of Canada" differed significantly from the corresponding process witnessed in the United States (Finke and Stark, 1992) and, as a consequence, the anatomy of contemporary Canadian religion bears less resemblance to its American correlative than might initially or superficially be supposed.
Canadians now choose to define the nature and content of their religiosity by drawing from that "reservoir of rites, practices and beliefs" with which they are most familiar "without responding to any institutional prerequisites or their consequences" (Voyé and Dobbelaere, 1993: 95-96).
are.as.wvu.edu /o'toole.html   (7547 words)

  
 Canada Goes To Hell / Legal pot? Legal gay marriage? Universal health care? What's next, free porn and candy?
Canada's high court just ruled that the government can, if it so desires, redefine marriage to include gay couples, which it has declared it will do almost immediately, thus solidifying Canada's place as the chilly yet mellow and gay friendly and hockey-riffic epicenter of all known hell.
Let us now do the naughty math: Canada has roughly 32 million inhabitants, of whom about 75 percent are over 18, of whom it can be loosely estimated that anywhere from 2 to 8 percent are gay (depends, of course, on who you ask).
Canada made the whole gay marriage issue look effortless and obvious and healthy, and a massive fl rain of hellfire did not pour down upon them and the very idea of hetero marriage did not immediately explode and their economy did not unravel like all the sneering cardinals and right-wing nutballs screamed it would.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2004/12/15/notes121504.DTL   (927 words)

  
 The EU's relations with Canada :Overview
Canada is one of the European Union’s oldest and closest partners.
Canada recognises that the EU is now a major global actor, not least in global institutions such as the United Nations and the G8.
The political relationship between the EU and Canada is characterised by a high degree of consensus on many of the issues facing the international community.
europa.eu.int /comm/external_relations/canada/intro   (634 words)

  
 A Cup of Comfort
Now widowed, she lives in Black Hawk, South Dakota, and enjoys writing, gardening, traveling, and watching her seven grandchildren grow.
A retired English professor, she is now a freelance writer with more than forty published stories in magazines, professional journals, and anthologies, including other books in the A Cup of Comfort series.
Now a freelance writer, she focuses on social/educational issues affecting children.
www.cupofcomfort.com /authors_courage.htm   (2383 words)

  
 The Straight Dope: Could U.S. draft evaders be extradited from Canada now?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Now, getting down to your question: there is no treaty between the U.S. and Canada that permits U.S. authorities to haul your ass, or any other portion of your anatomy, back down here for draft evasion.
Treaty or no treaty, emigrating to Canada to avoid the draft nowadays is much more difficult than it was 15 years ago, owing to the fact that Canadian immigration policies are stricter.
Assuming you don't want to spend your entire time in Canada as an illegal alien (a way of life that truly sucks, let me assure you), what you want is "landed immigrant" status, the equivalent of "permanent resident" status in the U.S. (no, "landed immigrant" doesn't mean you have to own any land).
www.straightdope.com /classics/a1_141.html   (690 words)

  
 Stanley Kurtz on Gay Marriage & Canada on National Review Online
Instead, the federal government is now considering passing a law permitting gay marriage, and then asking the supreme court to quickly rule on the law's constitutionality.
We have now arrived at the reason why the federal government is thinking of quickly passing a law legalizing same-sex marriage.
As in Canada, American judges are usurping the role of legislators and imposing their views on the public.
www.nationalreview.com /kurtz/kurtz061303.asp   (1784 words)

  
 Canada now a bit player globally, survey finds
Not surprisingly, Canada's international influence is seen as waning in the decade-and-a-half since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War.
Canada is seen to have lost its leadership role in the one thing it takes the most pride in: peacekeeping.
Though the world appreciates Canada's military contributions to the Balkans and Afghanistan, the country is seen as a bit player in bringing peace to wartorn parts of the world.
www.unitednorthamerica.org /phpBB2/about1456.html   (1774 words)

  
 Breakthrough In Canada! by Kevin Grace
Canada and the U.S. are united by symbiotic idiocy.
Francis is weakest in her consideration of the politics of immigration and strongest in her evisceration of Canada’s family reunification and refugee policies.
In 1986, the Canada’s Supreme Court ruled (in the Singh decision) that any foreigner reaching Canada was entitled to the full protection of Trudeau’s U.S.-style Charter of Rights.
www.vdare.com /misc/grace_breakthrough.htm   (1797 words)

  
 Salon Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Recent moves to decriminalize pot in Canada may have disappointed Canadians who had been promised more drastic action (under pending Canadian legislation, possession of over 15 grams will still be criminal, less than that a misdemeanor), but they are still worrisome enough to have drawn dire warnings from Washington.
Canada's budget deficits are under control while America's soar; the once-pathetic Canadian dollar is climbing steadily against the U.S. buck.
Canada's ancient helicopters are more dangerous to their pilots than to enemy combatants; Canada's underpaid soldiers are mostly a threat to default on loans.
www.salon.com /opinion/feature/2003/06/30/canada/index_np.html   (1274 words)

  
 Overview - Canada Country Guide - World Travel Guide
Western Canada is renowned for its stunningly beautiful countryside; Eastern Canada mixes the flavour and charm of Europe with the bustle of trendy New York; wildlife viewing is at its best in Northern Canada; and, everywhere, you will be surprised by how much more there is to this country than just maple syrup and Mounties.
In 1791, Canada was divided between regions occupied by the English-speaking and the longer-established French-speaking community but the arrangement did not work and was replaced by a unified system.
Canada now promotes itself as a country of peace, most notably in recent times in its opposition to the US-led war against Iraq.
www.worldtravelguide.net /country/country_guide.ehtml?o=50&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=50   (479 words)

  
 The Khadrs, Canada's First Family of Terrorism, in the News [Weblog] - Daniel Pipes
Canada is a constitutional monarchy and ministers can use royal, or Crown, prerogative — the monarch's historical powers that haven't been superceded by statutes passed in Parliament.
These now permit the government to revoke a passport or deny an application for one if "such action is necessary for the national security of Canada or another country." The passport office contends the new rule merely formalizes existing practices.
Canada is now in election season, so Abdullah Khadr's return may have political repercussions, given the ruling Liberal Party's connections to the Khadr family in general and this son in particular.
www.danielpipes.org /blog/303   (6984 words)

  
 Crosswalk.com - Albert Mohler's Weblog
Free speech and religious liberty are now effectively dead in Canada, and recent developments across our northern border should awaken Americans to the peril of political correctness and its restrictions on freedom.
Canada's extensive hate speech laws already criminalized any statements considered to be disparaging to ethnic and minority groups.
As the statute now stands, criticism of pedophilia or polygamy--or any sexual act or relationship for that matter--could well be cause for criminal action.
www.crosswalk.com /news/weblogs/mohler?adate=5/24/2004   (1602 words)

  
 Visit the All-Canada Show touring to Chicago-IL, Madison-WI, St. Paul-MN, Green Bay-WI, Jan-Feb 2002
The All-Canada Show is complete for 2006, so now is the time to book your trip.
The All-Canada Show is more than just a typical "sports show." It is a series of shows in the Midwest U.S. 11 largest outdoor markets.
All-Canada spends hundreds of thousands of dollars with targeted advertising and media campaigns to attract tens of thousands of pre-qualified consumers who are high-income outdoor lovers.
www.allcanada.com /show   (335 words)

  
 InvadeCanada.US
Canada is the second largest country in the world, let's fix that.
Perhaps if they didn't think it was so cool to live in "Diet America" we wouldn't need to invade them, but with people like this guy and these people thinking that Canada is the coolest thing since sliced bread, we need to do our part to keep them in their place.
Now that Canadi is created, and the U.S. has taken on another state (We suggest calling it "Canada" just to piss of the Canadies that still remember their old country), we'll have a really big party.
www.invadecanada.us   (1126 words)

  
 Sports Gambling Forum - SIA(Sportsinteraction) Now in Canada?
The only real measure of authority that the province of quebec has over the rest of canada is the they get approx.
Now i am assuming that the mowhawks already have some sort of legal right to open up a casino and the province/country has given them permission to do so.
I for one don't think that the government of quebec or the Canada will sit by and let this "golden egg" be hatched on a reservation (tax free from the rest of canada).
www.bettorsworld.com /web/forums/showthread.php?t=3881   (632 words)

  
 Tivo Now in CANADA!
It's cool that Tivo's in Canada now, but they should have made their announcement about DRM and cancellation fees after this...
For people who find television integral to their lives, and for people able to identify and draw upon intellectual and entertainment resources available from television experiences, and for your basic hard-working TV junkie, Tivo is a miracle.
The fact of the matter with regards to Tivo's warranty policy in Canada is that they will only ship a replacement unit to a US address as Tivo does not yet actually sell Tivo units in Canada.
digg.com /technology/Tivo_Now_in_CANADA_   (2478 words)

  
 CBC Canada Now
Now one country is obviously going to be more inclined than the other to practice sports relating to the summer.
Canada doesn't care much for the Summer Olympics and it shows in the funding, it is around thirty million I believe.
Now when you have them growing up in cold freezing temperatures, more than likely they've been out skating, skiing, snowboarding or sledding from when they were very young.
www.unitednorthamerica.org /phpBB2/post-17905.html   (976 words)

  
 Canadian Explorers - EnchantedLearning.com
Cook was the first ship's captain to stop the disease scurvy (now known to be caused by a lack of vitamin C) among sailors by providing them with fresh fruits.
He was sent by King Louis XIV (14) to travel south from Canada and sail down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.
Ericsson was born in Iceland and was one of the sons of the explorer Eric the Red.
www.enchantedlearning.com /explorers/canada.shtml   (3421 words)

  
 Canada Immigration Now
Canada is one of the few countries in the Western World that is actively looking for immigrants.
Not only is it easier to emigrate to Canada than to other lands of opportunity, it is also probably one of the most attractive countries in which to live.
Canada has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
www.canvisa.com   (148 words)

  
 Wired News: Natives to Canada: Broadband Now
Canada's native people want to create a "First Nations Broadband Network" to bring high-speed Internet access to all indigenous communities across Canada, and are calling on the government to make the construction of the network a high priority.
A report from Canada's National Broadband Task Force last June stated that the project could cost as much as $4 billion, but Canadian Industry Minister Brian Tobin believes the project could cost as little as $1.5 billion, a sum Tobin thinks is "workable."
Coon Come said he wants to hold the federal government to its pledge to make Canada "the most-connected country in the world by 2004" and ensure that First Nations communities will have equal access to jobs, health care and education.
www.wired.com /news/politics/0,1283,48184,00.html   (728 words)

  
 Wired News: Tariff on Blank CDs? Blame Canada
The tax, called the Private Copying Tariff and backed by the Copyright Board of Canada, is intended to compensate musicians for income lost when consumers copy music onto digital storage media.
The proposed tax would be collected from the products' manufacturers, but industry groups said they believe the costs would be passed to consumers and would result in higher prices for all digital storage media and devices.
Legal experts doubted the proposal would pass due to the "devastating impact" it could have on Canada's growing technology-based industry.
www.wired.com /news/politics/0,1283,50995,00.html   (771 words)

  
 canada
In short, adjustments would have to be made in Canada, so you have to ask yourself if you're really ready to make those all-important lifestyle changes.
Meanwhile, if you should decide that you're not ready to move to Canada because of the numerous adjustments that would be required, you can always move to Los Angeles, which has more Canadians living in it than all but three cities in Canada.
FRENCH CANADIANS: Canada is officially an English-French bilingual country, so the French influence is ubiquitous, from its food and art to its unique clothing fashions.
www.bushwatch.com /canada.htm   (655 words)

  
 Canada Cree Now Back Power Project on Native Lands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Now, long after losing a legal bid to halt that damming—and after decades of fighting alongside environmentalists and concerned citizens to block other hydroelectric projects on native lands—the High Council of the Cree has surprised many people by a recent move: It's supporting a project to divert much of the Rupert River.
The government-owned power company that built the La Grande River project now wants to redirect much of the Rupert River's flow to a massive hydroelectric plant that is already underway.
Namagoose, now the executive director of the High Council of the Cree, defends the agreement against some environmentalists' claims that it is a sale to the devil.
news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2002/07/0702_020702_canadianrivers.html   (779 words)

  
 CBC News: Canada Now   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Health Canada is now considering a safety warning.
To help even the odds, some buyers will take a car to a government approved mechanic, but in the latest installment of Canada Drives, those inspections can be all over the road.
That's catching the attention¤of workers in central and eastern Canada, some of whom are pulling up stakes to seek their fortune in Alberta, the Prairie Powerhouse.
www.cbc.ca /canadanow   (1105 words)

  
 ResearchBuzz: Canada Encyclopedia Now Available Online
The Canada Encyclopedia is now available free online at http://thecanadianencyclopedia.com/.
A simple keyword search is at the top of the site's main page or you can do an advanced search.
There are also featured articles (right now the featured article is about Pierre Elliott Trudeau), interactive maps, and graphics with demographic information about Canada.
www.researchbuzz.org /2001/10/canada_encyclopedia_now_availa.shtml   (152 words)

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