Pre-election spending spree, $80M for reopening of Ford engine plant

Let the race begin! The election has yet to be called, but it looks like the Conservatives have already started to campaign with the announcement today of a financial aid package to reopen the Ford Motors plant in Windsor, Ontario."In an afternoon announcement at the plant,...

Canadian Industry Minister Calls Telco's out on Text Message Costs

It is Industry Minister Jim Prentice's family use of cell phones that has brought the latest telco debacle to Ottawa. Earlier this week, Bell and Telus both announced they would start charging $0.15 for every...

Canadian Copyright Law Could Result in 'Police State,' Critic Warns

Yet another copyright issue has been brought to the forefront of Canadian policy, after a highly controversial copyright bill was introduced to parliament on Thursday.The bill, which would see illegal file sharers...

Canada: U.S.-style Copyright Law Expected

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThe Feds are tabling a US bill which will bring charges against anyone who illegally downloads or file shares copyrighted material with others, regardless if you...

Native Women's Rights Rejected

"A bid by Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice to protect native women's property rights by extending provincial rules to reserves has been flatly rejected by aboriginals. "Our communities are saying no" to the interim measure, said Angus Toulouse, Ontario vice-chief for the...

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