Ignatieff Addresses Quebec

March 23rd, 2009 • No Comments

Michael Ignatieff addressed members of the Liberal Party in Quebec on March 22, 2009 for the first time since being elected as leader of the Party almost four months ago. The speech, conducted wholly in French, aimed to revitalize the party; the Liberals suffered heavily in the most recent election Continue reading ‘Ignatieff Addresses Quebec.’

Canadians Protest Bush Speech; Four Arrested

March 17th, 2009 • No Comments

Four Canadians were arrested in the city of Calgary during a protest against a paid speech by former President George W. Bush. Continue reading ‘Canadians Protest Bush Speech; Four Arrested.’

Canada: $20 Billion in New Funds by April

March 10th, 2009 • No Comments

Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, said Tuesday the the stimulus funding which was passed by his government earlier this year would be activated to the point of seeing 20 billion Canadian dollars in new spending and funding before April 1st. Continue reading ‘Canada: $20 Billion in New Funds by April.’

Canadian Auto Workers Reach General Motors Deal

March 8th, 2009 • No Comments

The Canadian Auto Workers union announced Sunday that they had reached a tentative agreement with General Motors of Canada which would contain significant sacrifices, but not any reduction to salary or pension benefits. Continue reading ‘Canadian Auto Workers Reach General Motors Deal.’