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	Parliament of Canada
		The lower house, the House of Commons, is the dominant branch of the Canadian Parliament.
		The Canadian Government is answerable to the Lower House of Parliament, the House of Commons.
		Where a Government has lost the confidence of the House of Commons, the Prime Minister is obliged to either resign (allowing the Governor General to appoint the Leader of the Opposition to the office), or seek the dissolution of Parliament and a new general election.
	www.wikipediaondvd.com /nav/art/a/f/r.html (4219 words)

	House of Commons (Pepys' Diary)
		The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords (the upper house).
		The Clerk of the House is both the House's chief adviser on matters of procedure and Chief Executive of the House of Commons.
		Government ministers and the leader of the Opposition and the Shadow Cabinet sit on the front rows, and are known as "frontbenchers".
	www.pepysdiary.com /p/292.php (7723 words)

	CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Voter Toolkit
		His government loses a vote of confidence on a major motion in the House of Commons (for example, on the vote to accept a budget).
		The leader of the government has up to five years to call another election if he or she has a majority government, and historically, few majority governments have wanted to cut short their time in power.
		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.
	www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/voterstoolkit/faqs.html (6671 words)

	Pierre Trudeau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Trudeau was the first world leader to agree to meet John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono on their 'tour for world peace'.
		Trudeau announced his intention to resign as Liberal Party leader; however, before a leadership convention could be held, Clark's government was defeated in the Canadian House of Commons by a Motion of Non-Confidence.
		While official bilingualism has settled some of the grievances francophones had towards the federal government, many francophones had hoped that Canadians would be able to function in the official language of their choice no matter where in the country they were.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pierre_Trudeau (4338 words)

	Steve Nickerson-pr-
		One of the fundamental problems with Canadian democracy as we know it is that, at present, Canadians can vote either for the best individual to represent their riding or for the party they wish to govern the country.
		In the case of a stalemate between the government and the rest of the Executive House the first recourse would be for the proposed legislation to be sent directly to the Riding Representatives and, if passed, it would become law.
		If the two houses cannot reach a compromise a non-confidence motion could be proposed which, if passed by a __% majority of either house would force a referendum to be called to ask the electorate to decide for or against.
	nickerson.icomos.org /steve/pr-.htm (1789 words)

	Speakers of the Canadian House of Commons - Historical Role of the Speaker of the House of Commons (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If the government cannot retain support of a majority of members in the House it must either resign or seek a dissolution of Parliament for the purpose of a general election.
		This election used to be conducted by the Clerk of the House of Commons.
		But in the final analysis the House of Commons is a bilingual institution and the linguistic ability of a candidate is a factor just like experience or knowledge of the rules.
	www.parl.gc.ca /information/about/people/key/SP-BL/hoc-cdc/intro-e.htm (2115 words)

	Members of Parliament
		Formally a committee of the Privy Council, it is responsible for the administration of the Government and the establishment of its policy.
		Leader of the Government in the House of Commons: The minister responsible for managing the Government's business in the House, including negotiating the scheduling of business with the House Leaders of the other political parties.
		The Party Standings in the House of Commons is a document that is maintained by the Journals Branch of the House of Commons.
	webinfo.parl.gc.ca /MembersOfParliament/FAQ.aspx?Language=E (2751 words)

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	CANADA - Canadian history
		Canadian and European histories usually treat the final contest for the continent as beginning in 1756, with the opening of the Seven Years' War.
		In addition, the act established a federal government at Ottawa, composed of a House of Commons (elected), a Senate (appointed for life), and a governor-general as the Crown's representative.
		The first Canadian contingent, numbering 33,000, reached England soon after the outbreak of war in 1914, and it was in the thick of the fighting on the continent a few months later in the second battle of Ypres.
	www.cyber-north.com /canada/history.html (13202 words)

	Canadian Legislators Narrowly Reject Move Against Gay Unions - New York Times
		The House of Commons rejected an opposition motion reaffirming the current federal position that marriage is by definition a union between a man and a woman.
		The conservative Canadian Alliance party proposed the motion to heighten the debate on the issue as it prepares for federal elections expected to be held early next year.
		Canadian Alliance leaders hoped to win over enough Liberal votes to reconfirm a 1999 parliamentary resolution defining marriage as a heterosexual institution, and they succeeded in dividing many backbench members from rural and suburban districts from the leadership.
	query.nytimes.com /gst/fullpage.html?res=9E03EFDF143AF934A2575AC0A9659C8B63 (612 words)

	Socialist Action newspaper
		, and Canadian forces step up their war in support of a regime of drug dealers and war lords, NDP MPs argue in the House of Commons over how often the flag should be lowered at government buildings to honour dead soldiers.
		The Canadian state was never a ‘peace-keeper’—except in the morbid sense of delivering rebels to the eternal peace of an early grave.
		While the performance of the Canadian state is today more overtly aggressive, reflecting the bravado of the Harper Conservatives and a shift in Bay Street’s priorities, it is not out of step with its legacy, nor with the interests of Canadian big business.
	www.socialistaction.org /weisleder9.htm (1202 words)

	cbs4boston.com - No-Confidence Vote Downs Canadian Government
		Opposition leaders last week called for the no-confidence vote after Martin rejected their demands to dissolve Parliament in January and hold early elections in February.
		Martin is expected to dissolve the House of Commons on Tuesday.
		The loss means an election for all 308 seats in the lower House of Commons was likely to be held Jan. 23.
	cbs4boston.com /topstories/topstories_story_332205950.html (804 words)

	Mossad's Use of Canadian Passports: Two Reports: Canadian Press Calls for Inquiry into Allegations Regarding Mossad Use ...
		Canadian journalists learned that Canadian immigrants to Israel are routinely asked to turn over their passports for Mossad use.
		Norman Spector, the first Jewish Canadian to serve as ambassador to Israel (from 1992 to 1995), confirmed this but then alleged that Canadian authorities are aware of it and turn a blind eye.
		He charged that the Canadian government has known for years its passports were being used by Mossad, but chose to "turn a blind eye" because it receives valuable information from Mossad such as background checks on would-be immigrants.
	www.wrmea.com /backissues/0198/9801026.htm (1853 words)

	The Canadian National Newspaper: Conservative Party linked to pro-U.S. annexation cabal
		Mel Hurtig, a noted Canadian author and publisher who was the elected leader of the National Party of Canada, provided researchers with the agenda and attendee list of the so-called "North American Forum" at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Sept. 12-14, 2006.
		Documents obtained by researchers associated with the Council of Canadians were marked "Internal Document, Not for Public Release." At least three current Ministers of Stephen Harper's Conservative Party minority government are cited in the Document as "ring leaders" so-to-speak, of an unlawful and anti-constitutional effort to hand Canada to the Bush regime.
		Canadian constitutional and related law is quite clear that any such effort by elected members of a government to subvert the political authority of the Government of Canada, constitutes breach of a Parliamentary Allegiance of Office, and broadly treason.
	www.agoracosmopolitan.com /home/Frontpage/2006/10/11/01243.html (779 words)

	Thomson Nelson - Political Science Resource Centre
		Government agencies such as the PMO, the PCO, the Treasury Board, and the Finance Department that have certain coordinating functions across the whole federal public service.
		list system A form of proportional representation in which the elector votes not for individuals but for parties who have lists of candidates running for office.
		responsible government A form of government in which the political executive must retain the confidence of a majority of the elected legislature or assembly, and it must resign or call an election if and when it is defeated on a vote of nonconfidence.
	polisci.nelson.com /glossary.html (4965 words)

	The Canadian Association for Free Expression - Press Release from CAFE
		According to Gilbert Parent the house speaker, Doug Christie was barred because he is an "employee" of Ernst Zundel, and the same ruling used in the Zundel case was used against Christie, even tho the Zundel ruling ONLY barred Zundel for THAT sitting of Parliament.
		Commons Speaker Gib Parent issued the latest edict Monday after a majority of House leaders decided Christie, like his outspoken client, will not be welcome in the Parliament Buildings.
		While the Commons approved the ban against Zundel by adopting a motion from Don Boudria, the government House leader, there was no record of Mr.
	www.canadianfreespeech.com /pr/1999/doug_christie_barred.html (1477 words)

	Canadians and Their Government: A Resource Guide
		Normally, the Prime Minister is the leader of the party that holds the majority of the seats in the House of Commons.
		The role of both Speakers is to ensure that fairness prevails in the House of Commons and the Senate.
		While the House of Commons represents Canadians on the basis of population, the Senate's role is to ensure that regional, provincial, and minority interests are taken into account by Parliament.
	www.pch.gc.ca /special/gouv-gov/section2/infobox2_e.cfm (1352 words)

	Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox
		In the summer of 2003 the Liberals drew up a bill and sent a list of questions to the high court, asking if the federal government had the authority to legalize same-sex "marriage." The court heard arguments in October and issued its landmark decision Dec. 9.
		The Canadian Department of Justice issued a statement saying that the bill will be introduced in the House of Commons "as soon as possible" in late January.
		Polls show that Canadians are split on the issue of same-sex "marriage." In the United States, polls show that Americans oppose it by a margin of 2-to-1.
	www.pastors.com /rwmt/article.asp?ArtID=7743 (1041 words)

	House of Commons Statement [Heads of Government (Bonn Meeting) (G7)] \| Margaret Thatcher Foundation
		A meeting was held in Bonn on 16th–17th July of the Heads of Government of Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, together with the President of the European Commission.
		The Heads of State and Government of Canada, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America met in Bonn on 16th and 17th July 1978.
		The Prime Minister of Japan has referred to the fact that his Government is striving for the attainment of the real growth target for fiscal year 1978, which is about 15 per centage points higher than the performance of the previous year, mainly through the expansion of domestic demand.
	www.margaretthatcher.org /speeches/displaydocument.asp?docid=103733 (5999 words)

	OneWorld U.S. Home / Today's News - Native Canadians Win Mini-Victory over Big Loggers
		Like Boise, the Canadian House of Commons recognizes the principle that governments and companies must seek "prior and informed consent" of indigenous peoples before using their lands and resources for development and commercial purposes.
		"This government's latest arguments against the Declaration show just how ridiculous their position has become," said Chief Wilton Littlechild, international chief for Treaty Six, which is the 1876 document that first codified the rights and responsibilities of native Canadians and the Canadian government.
		Despite the government's opposition, indigenous leaders say, the vote in the House of Commons is an important step in the implementation of the Declaration.
	us.oneworld.net /article/view/160566/1 (910 words)

	Election 2005
		The Canadian parliament consists of the Queen, the Senate and the House of Commons.
		In each of the country's constituencies, the candidate who gets the largest number of votes is elected to the House of Commons, even if his or her vote is less than half the total.
		If the government in office before an election comes out of the election without a clear majority, it has the right to meet the new House of Commons and see whether it can get enough support from the minor parties to give it a majority.
	www.ctv.ca /mini/election2005/static/voter_toolkit/index.html (523 words)

	Fair Copyright For Canada
		Canadian courts have said that copyright legislation is meant to protect the rights of artists and creators, and that's an important goal.
		Protecting Canadians from pharmaceutical fraud requires a comprehensive approach, including confiscation of counterfeit and expired drugs, regulatory action against unsafe marketing claims, and assurances that consumer health will not be placed at risk due to the withholding of relevant research data.
		With only two weeks left in the House of Commons calendar until the summer recess (technically the House could sit for an additional two weeks but few expect that to happen), Industry Minister Jim Prentice is likely to introduce his new copyright bill next week or during the first week of June.
	faircopyrightforcanada.ca (5900 words)

	Prime minister apologizes to native Canadians - Boston.com
		Assembly of First Nations Chief Phil Fontaine,right, wearing headdress, watches as Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, officially apologizes to native Canadians who were taken from their families and forced to attend state-funded schools aimed at assimilating them, at a ceremony in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
		Phil Fontaine, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations and one of the 11 aboriginal leaders seated near Harper, wore a traditional native headdress and he and other Indian leaders were allowed to speak from the floor after opposition parties demanded it.
		The federal government earlier admitted that physical and sexual abuse in the schools was rampant.
	www.boston.com /news/world/canada/articles/2008/06/12/prime_minister_apologizes_to_native_canadians (847 words)

	Canadian Friends of Burma
		Canadian government with regard to federal policy on Burma.
		Deepak Obhria, Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Minister, assured the delegates that their government that voted in favor of the motion during the opposition is considering for the implementation of major recommendations including a provision of tangible support to Burmese democratic institutions and imposition of tougher measure against the Burmese military junta.
		However, after years of unsuccessful attempts to "constructively engage" Burma's military rulers, the Canadian government decided in 1997 to introduce limited punitive measures or Selective Economic Measures, against Burma.
	canadianfriendsofburma.blogspot.com (1085 words)

	Canadian churches face property seizures in suits
		Diocesan officials said liquid assets are gone and the diocese is facing government seizure of all its properties, including 73 graveyards, according to recent news reports.
		The recent cases in which the government has drawn in churches are particularly painful for the public because they pit the government against the churches.
		Bishop Jim Cruickshank of Cariboo said he favors a “constructive conversation” with the government on the condition that survivors and victims of the residential schools are properly taken care of in negotiations.
	www.natcath.com /NCR_Online/archives/111700/111700e.htm (1207 words)

	Big Ideas
		In general the problem is that theorists from very developed nations want to impose their complex ideas on simple societies which need very basic improvements, such as Norman Borlaug’s high-yield, low-pesticide dwarf wheat, the Wendroff Cart, or a plastic bin to strain arsenic out of drinking water.
		Lord Peter Bauer thought the main duty of governments was to guarantee property rights, and to get out of the way of free markets and the free exchange of ideas.
		In effect, they are both saying that the role of government in development is to create a stable political climate and a reasonable legal framework.
	www.globalprovince.com /bigideas.htm (14225 words)

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