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Time for a high school civics course?

Article online since July 3rd 2008
It seems fitting in the year that Nova Scotia prides itself on being the first Canadian jurisdiction to realize representative democracy, celebrating the 250th year of our legislature, that we assess the knowledge base from which our citizenship is exercised. One way of doing so is to reconsider...

by Greg Pyrcz

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Stéphane’s ace in the hole

Article online since June 26th 2008
Canada’s Tai Chi Man has shown again that he has more going for him than may meet the eye. A few weeks ago, when it began apparent that Stephane Dion would indeed introduce a brave new environmental plan, he declared: “good policy makes for good politics.” Put together the best policy...

by Greg Pyrcz

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Alexa and the federal NDP

Article online since June 18th 2008
It has been a couple of weeks now since Alexa McDonough indicated that she will not reoffer for the next federal election. Her decision is as understandable as it will be disappointing to her many supporters, within her constituency and beyond. Indeed, as a measure of her success, she will...

by Greg Pyrcz

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Parliament's best day

Article online since June 14th 2008
Those who were able to view the four party apologies of Canada’s Parliament couldn’t help but be moved by what they saw. With a circle of aboriginal leaders in front of them, Canada’s national leaders have finally, formally said what needed to be said of our collective guilt for the...

by Greg Pyrcz

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On the road again

Article online since June 5th 2008
I used to accompany a friend to her boss’s annual Christmas party. A terrific guy, but his idea of a party was just a bit understated. Not only was this party dry, it featured a long game of “guess our location.” This game involved our host showing slides taken during his numerous travels...

by Greg Pyrcz

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