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Ottawa , Nov. 18, 2005 — Canadians deserve effective and appropriate review of RCMP national security activities that does not detract from the organization’s ability to carry out its mandate, Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli stated this afternoon before a federal inquiry.

Both the organization and the Canadian public want review that strengthens our investigations and enhances our ability to achieve our mission,” Commissioner Zaccardelli told the Commission of Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar.
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Press Releases: Liberals drop culture ball yet again

"Canadian artists look to the federal government for support and are hardly comforted by corporate assurances from US retailers", said Harris. "Yet again, our artists have been let down by their government".

(Montreal, 12 September 2005) - The Liberal government's decision last week to uphold a Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruling granting licenses to two satellite radio networks is the latest erosion of Canada's cultural identity in the face of American pressure, said Green Party of Canada leader Jim Harris today.
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Press Releases: Prime Minister to attend UN 2005 World Summit

Prime Minister Paul Martin today announced that he will attend the United Nations 2005 World Summit being held in New York from September 14 to 16. The Prime Minister will address the high-level plenary meeting of the Summit on September 16.

“Canada welcomes this great opportunity to review the accomplishments of the United Nations over its 60 years of existence and to adopt reforms aimed at enhancing the capacity of the world body,” said the Prime Minister. “The Summit also provides an occasion for Canada to reaffirm its strong support of the UN and its peacebuilding capacity.”
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Press Releases: President of China to visit Canada

Prime Minister Paul Martin today announced that Hu Jintao, President of China, will pay a state visit to Canada as a guest of Governor General Adrienne Clarkson from September 8 to 11 and 16 to 17, 2005. While in Canada, President Hu will visit Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Vancouver.
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Biography: Biography of Yoine Goldstein

Yoine Goldstein is a leading member of Canada’s legal community and one of the most respected lawyers in Canada, notably in Quebec. He is currently working at the law firm Goldstein, Flanz & Fishman.

Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself as a member of the executive committee of the Barreau de Montréal and the Insolvency Committee of the Canadian Bar Association. His expertise in the insolvency field garnered him a position in 2003 as special counsel to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, and in 2001 and 2002 as chair of the federal Personal Insolvency Task Force. His knowledge of insolvency law is recognized throughout Canada and worldwide, and he has published extensively on that topic.

He graduated from the Law Faculty of McGill University in 1958 and completed his studies in France, where he obtained a Doctorate of Law from the Université de Lyon in 1960. He was called to the Bar in 1961.

Yoine Goldstein has been a very active member in Canada’s Jewish community, serving in numerous volunteer positions. He has received a host of professional and volunteer awards and is a long-serving member on numerous foundations.
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Biography: Biography of Francis Fox

Brief Political and Professional Biography:

A Member of Parliament from 1972 to 1984, the Honourable Francis Fox also held numerous ministerial portfolios. He served as Solicitor General of Canada, then Minister of Communications, and then Minister for International Trade.

Fox was appointed to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1976 when he became Solicitor General of Canada. The flawlessly bilingual and attractive Fox was seen as an up-and-comer in the Liberal cabinet, and even a potential party leader. However, he was forced to resign on January 27, 1978, when it became known that he had forged the signature of his girlfriend's husband on a form granting permission for her to have an abortion. (At the time, the husband's consent was needed for the procedure.)
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Press Releases: Environment Canada News Release

"WHO TAKES THE CAKE ON WEATHER IN CANADA?
FIND OUT WHICH PROVINCE OR TERRITORY IS THE WINDIEST, THE COLDEST OR THE SUNNIEST AND MORE!"

TORONTO, Ontario, August 23, 2005 - A new study of who’s tops and who’s not in Canadian weather has now been completed by Environment Canada’s senior climatologist David Phillips.
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Immigrating To Canada - The Privilege Of Calling Yourself Canadian

I did lots of research before making the decision to move to Canada. However, over the past 10 years I have discovered for myself what makes Canada special and why the country and its cities are consistently ranked amongst the top places to live in the world by the UN. I have discovered what it means to be truly Canadian, to really appreciate what Canadians so often refer to as Canadian values and to understand how important they are to being Canadian.
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Posted by capebretoner on Thursday, August 04 @ 12:31:51 CDT
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Press Releases: Prime Minister announces appointments to the Senate

August 2, 2005
Prime Minister Paul Martin announced today that Her Excellency the Governor General has agreed to summon Andrée Champagne of Quebec, Dennis Dawson of Quebec, Hugh Segal of Ontario, Larry W. Campbell of British Columbia and Rod Zimmer of Manitoba to the Senate.

Biographies are attached.
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Press Releases: Government of Canada Media Advisory

"The Government of Canada to Announce the 2005-06 List of Priority Federal Contaminated Sites"

YELLOWKNIFE, August 2, 2005 - Please note that the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of the Environment, will announce the allocation of funding under the Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan, which includes the Giant Mine site.
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