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	CanadaInfo: Government: Federal: Parliament: Senate: Leader of the Opposition
		The leader of this party becomes the Leader of the Official Opposition but is most often a Member of the House of Commons.
		ppointed to the Senate by the late former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Senator Daniel Hays represents the province of Alberta and the Senatorial Division of Calgary.
		Former Leaders of the Opposition in the Senate
	www.craigmarlatt.com /canada/government/senate_loo.html (510 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Senate of Canada (French: Le SÃ©nat du Canada) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the House of Commons.
		Moreover, the government is responsible solely to the House of Commons; the Prime Minister and Cabinet stay in office only as long as he or she retains the support of the lower house.
		On June 22, 2006 Senator Lowell Murray (PC-Ontario) and Senator Jack Austin (Liberal-British Columbia) introduced an amendment to the Constitution of Canada to alter the makeup of the Senate.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Canadian_Senate (4865 words)

	CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Voter Toolkit
		The Elections Canada definition of this term is almost poetic: "The place of ordinary residence of a person is the place that has always been, or that has been adopted as, his or her dwelling place, and to which the person intends to return when away from it.
		The party leader could become prime minister if the Governor General agrees to that happening, but would not be allowed onto the floor of the House of Commons because he or she is not a member of Parliament.
		The Senate has long been a target for political reformers, with its reputation as a cushy, undemanding patronage posting for party hacks leading to the label of "a taskless thanks," as opposed to the "chamber of sober second thought" the Fathers of Confederation meant it to be.
	www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/voterstoolkit/faqs.html (6671 words)

	Speakers stress need to reinforce traditional family support for elderly, more Aid in afternoon plenary at Ageing ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Government remains fully committed to pursuing effective policies and programmes for older persons that are consistent with a society for all ages and within the framework of the new Plan of Action.
		SHARON CARSTAIRS, Leader of the Government in the Senate with Special Responsibility for Palliative Care of Canada: Canada has been a partner in addressing the ageing issues of the original International Plan, and its governments have helped Canadians improve their health and financial security in senior years.
		Canada's priorities for seniors and the ageing population include: improving health, well-being and independence in later life; enhancing the participation of older Canadians in economic and social life; strengthening supportive environments for seniors; and sustaining Government programmes benefiting older Canadians.
	www.globalaging.org /waa2/articles/tradifam1.htm (2256 words)

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		The government is seized with the gravity of the situation.
		Senator Roche: Honourable senators, the point that I am raising with the government leader is that the Government of Canada should be acting now, before any deployment procedure in the first years of the next century, when it will be too late for Canada to absent itself from this misplaced effort.
		Senator Graham: Honourable senators, I would be pleased to bring those recommendations to the attention of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister.
	www.math.yorku.ca /sfp/newslett/s4p101 (394 words)

	Government of Canada Travel
		Leader of the Government in the Senate (Canada) - The Leader of the Government in the Senate (French: Leader du gouvernement au SÃ©nat) is a Canadian cabinet minister who leads the government side in the Canadian Senate and is chiefly responsible for promoting and defending the government's program in the Upper House.
		The government leader's counterpart on the Opposition benches is the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.
		Concern with the quality of lake habitat government of canada travel and the abundance of fish increasingly took a backseat behind the interests of agriculture, lumbering, mining, commerce, manufacturing, government of canada travel and urban development in the Great Lakes region.
	www.world-access-canada.com /governmentofcanadatravel.html (943 words)

	Canada's Government web page
		Canada is a democracy, but their government is slightly different from America’s government.
		Canada’s legislative body is called the House of Commons.
		Canada was a part of Great Britain until 1867 and did not sever its ties completely until 1982.
	www.mrdowling.com /709-Canadagvt.html (168 words)

	PARLIAMENTARY OVERSIGHT
		The Prime Minister, usually the leader of the party with the majority of seats in the House of Commons, is the head of the Government.
		Senators exercise oversight through committee hearings and inquiries, questions addressed to ministers during question period, emergency debates, the detailed examination of legislation, the introduction of private senator public bills and the standing Joint Committee for the scrutiny of regulations.
		Canada's international parliamentary relations are carried out in part through formal associations that operate on bilateral and multilateral levels on a continuous basis, as well as in friendship groups.
	www.ipu.org /parline-e/reports/CtrlParlementaire/2056_F.htm (2766 words)

	Government and Canada's 39th Parliament: Questions and Answers (PRB 05-43E) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		If a government held a majority and went to an election at a time of its own choosing (subject to constitutional requirements that a general election be held at a minimum every five years), then it and its ministers continue to hold full and complete authority until a new government is sworn in.
		A minority government can stay in office for the same length of time as a majority government – which is to say, five years – as long as it is not defeated in the House on a matter of confidence.
		The Leader of the Opposition in the Senate is chosen by the party itself, although the mechanism is not clear.
	www.parl.gc.ca /information/library/PRBpubs/prb0543-e.htm (9615 words)

	Statement by Canada at the Second World Assembly on Ageing; Madrid, Spain; 08 April 2002
		The many achievements highlighted thus far are a tribute to the UN, its member states and the leaders who foresaw the long-term benefits of international cooperation, as well as the challenges that all our countries would face with the tremendous growth in the number of people living longer lives.
		Canada applauds the work that has gone into developing a new International Plan of Action on Ageing, and fully supports its priority themes: of older persons and development; advancing health and well-being into old age; and, ensuring enabling and supportive environments.
		Canada pledges to work in productive partnership with our fellow members of the United Nations as we modernize the International Plan for Action on Ageing for the benefit of older men and women — the world over — both for today and tomorrow.
	www.un.org /ageing/coverage/canadaE.htm (953 words)

	Government of Canada
		Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a federal system, a parliamentary government, and strong democratic traditions.
		Canada's parliament consists of an elected House of Commons and an appointed Senate.
		Vacancies in the 104-member Senate, whose members serve until the age of 75, are filled by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister.
	www.vec.ca /english/2/canada-government.cfm (520 words)

	Canada - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: Canada is located on the North American Continent and occupies nearly all of it north of the United States except for Alaska to the west and a few small French islands.
		In April 1991 the government announced it was prepared to allocate $355 million over the next 5 years to settle native land claims while in June the AmerIndians chose a new leader with the election of Ovide Mercedi, a Cree lawyer from Manitoba, as national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
		In 1993 Canada's international image as a leading peace-keeper was stained after 4 Canadian soldiers on the peace-keeping mission in Somalia were charge with torture and negligence and two with second-degree murder after 4 civilians were killed.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/canada.htm (2090 words)

	Prime Minister of Canada: The Honourable Marjory LeBreton - Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors)
		LeBreton was appointed Leader of the Government in the Senate.
		LeBreton served as Chief Opposition Whip and was a member of the Senate standing committees on Human Rights, on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, on Agriculture and Forestry, on Internal Economy, on Banking and on the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Library of Parliament.
	www.pm.gc.ca /eng/bio.asp?id=56 (351 words)

	Biography
		Marjory LeBreton was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Mulroney in June 1993.
		Among the positions she held were leader's tour coordinator for the Rt.
		LeBreton was born in Nepean, Ontario, in 1940.
	www.pco-bcp.gc.ca /lgs/default.asp?Language=E&Page=bio (225 words)

	New minister Fortier 'didn't want to run in the election'
		Senators once served in the unelected Upper Chamber until death, but reforms introduced in 1965 decreed that they must retire at age 75.
		Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform - Robert Nicholson.
		The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is urging credit card holders to check their statements for unusual activity in light of two major security breaches revealed this week.
	www.cbc.ca /canada/story/2006/02/07/fortier-michael060207.html (1548 words)

	Departments and Agencies \| Canada Site
		This comprehensive list provides direct links to the primary Web sites of Government of Canada departments, agencies and Crown corporations, as well as links to Web sites maintained by organizations for which various departments and agencies are responsible.
		Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Office of the
		Leader of the Government in the Senate, Office of the
	canada.gc.ca /depts/major/depind_e.html (286 words)

	Canada Parties
		Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister with Special Responsibility for Literacy 1993-97.
		She was leader of NDP in Nova Scotia 1980-93 (b.
		In 2004 she was on of 10 female members of the Conservative shadow cabinet with a total of 40 members and many women at key posts and in 2006 she was named Minister of Revenue as one of only 6 women in the 27-member cabinet.
	www.guide2womenleaders.com /canada_parties.htm (795 words)

	CanadaInfo: Government: Federal: Parliament: Senate: Leader of the Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		working with the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons to ensure the effective coordination of the government’s legislative program.
		n February 6, 2006, Senator LeBreton was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as a member of his Cabinet and Leader of the Government in the Senate.
		Former Leaders of the Government in the Senate
	www.craigmarlatt.com /canada/government/senate_lg.html (232 words)

	Stephen Taylor - Conservative Party of Canada Pundit
		I've heard from many people that Senator LeBreton is perhaps the nicest and most gracious person that one could ever meet in Ottawa and I'm happy to report that from our first meeting, that she is indeed deserving of those kind words.
		Although it's a great place to start, the senator cannot be summed in full by her kindness; LeBreton has an extensive list of achievements that sets the bar high for anyone in Ottawa's political class.
		Lebreton is the leader of the government in the Senate of Canada and was recently appointed by Prime Minister Harper to take on the role of Secretary of State for Seniors.
	www.stephentaylor.ca (1955 words)

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		We also believe that the initiative demonstrated by Conservative Leader Stephen Harper should be properly rewarded and we therefore request that his annual stipend be increased by not more than 10% of his gross salary, effective immediately.
		The people of Canada believe this leader deserves to be properly rewarded for his ongoing loyalty, unselfishness and devotion to duty to this country.
		Stop undermining our leader!” “The critics will have to eat their words when that horse romps home in the Preakness.” “This will all be forgotten by the third century A. “There is historical precedent for this.” etc.
	www.urbanvancouver.com /news?from=20740 (1726 words)

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		Agenzia di sviluppo economico del Canada per le regioni della Quebec
	wikipedia.qwika.it /en2it/Leader_of_the_Government_in_the_Senate_(Canada) (444 words)

	Canada Cabinet
		She is unmarried and mother of a daughter and she was the first sitting MP to give birth to a child in 1987.
		The Privy Council Office is the Prime Minister’s department and the Cabinet Secretariat, and as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs she is responsible for the cooperation with provincial and territorial governments.
		Conservative Senator from 1993 and Opposition Whip in the Senate 2004-06.
	www.guide2womenleaders.com /Canada_cabinet.htm (1546 words)

	Canada & World Connections
		Text pages - excellent source of information outlining the beginning of the government of Canada and the meaning of democracy.
		You will also find information about the role of the Queen, the Governor General, the Senate, the Speaker, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, the Leader of the Opposition, the House Leaders, as well as how a bill becomes law, and much more.
		Canada quiz on politics, civics, entertainment, and sports.
	www.edselect.com /canada&.htm (475 words)

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		WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was elected on Wednesday to be U.S. Senate Republican leader as his vanquished party prepares to turn over control of Congress to Democrats in January, a Republican aide said.
		In a closed-door meeting of the Senate Republican caucus, Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi, a former Senate Republican leader, was elected to replace McConnell as whip.
		McConnell's and Lott's elections were to be announced later in the day, as well as the outcomes of races for other Senate Republican leadership posts since the party lost control of the Senate and House of Representatives in last week's congressional elections.
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	Canada - ToseekA Search Results
		On September 25, 2005, in a startling speech at the University of Toronto that caught the attention of mainstream newspapers and magazines, Paul Hellyer, Canada’s Defence Minister from 1963-67 under Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prime Minister Lester Pearson, publicly stated: "UFOs, are as real as the airplanes that fly over your head." Mr.
		The Canadian Exopolitics Initiative, presented by the organizations to a Senate Committee panel hearing in Winnipeg, Canada, on March 10, 2005, proposes that the Government of Canada undertake a Decade of Contact.
		That would be a positive Canadian contribution toward a more peaceful world.” In early November 2005, the Canadian Senate wrote ICIS, indicating the Senate Committee could not hold hearings on ETs in 2005, because of their already crowded schedule.
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