Monthly Archives: September 2010

Raters Ignored Proof of Unsafe Loans, Panel Is Told

As the mortgage market grew frothy in 2006 — leading to a housing bubble that nearly brought down the banking system two years later — ratings agencies charged with assessing risk in mortgage pools dismissed conclusive evidence that many of … Continue reading

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Afternoon Update September 27th, 2010 (24)

Canada #1 — CNews | Canadians bringing relief to Pakistan It’s raining in Pakistan. This monsoon season is the worst in history. [...] #2 — CNews | Grits dismiss stimulus update as PR stunt OTTAWA – The Conservative government plans … Continue reading

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Global Cooling and the New World Order (3)

Bilderberg. Whether you believe it’s part of a sinister conspiracy which will lead inexorably to one world government or whether you think it’s just an innocent high-level talking shop, there’s one thing that can’t be denied: it knows which way … Continue reading

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Ireland's Problems Have Euro Zone Worried (4)

The PIIGS are not out of the woods yet. Ireland’s ongoing economic woes have financial markets concerned that the country might need an EU bailout. A new round of austerity measures could trigger a downward spiral. Sean FitzPatrick, 62, couldn’t … Continue reading

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Michaelle Jean's memorable mandate as GG draws to a close

OTTAWA – A yellow schoolbus rumbled to a stop at the village grocery store just north of the Arctic circle and, without warning, a bundled-up Governor General had walked in and was wandering the aisles. Michaelle Jean considered the prices … Continue reading

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New anti-immigration group (1)

A pillar of the Canadian establishment, brushing aside the risk he could become embroiled in one of the country’s most sensitive political issues, is endorsing a new organization challenging Canadian immigration policy. Derek Burney is a former senior corporate chief … Continue reading

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Mounties divided

OTTAWA — As the troubled RCMP heads toward a crucial shift in its labour-management relations, a battle is brewing between pro and anti-union factions within the force. At the heart of forthcoming changes is an April 2009 ruling by Ontario … Continue reading

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Our medical system is sick and needs urgent care (2)

Dr. Keith Martin MP calls for changes to Canada Health Act or patients will suffer Canadians must embrace the resources locked within the private sector if we are going to have a sustainable health care system. These are the findings … Continue reading

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The Government Tapeworm

A successful parasite must keep its host alive, finding the point where it can maximize its intake without killing off its source of sustenance. So, too, with governments taxing their citizenry. With taxation, governments can reach the point where higher … Continue reading

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Harper hires game-changer

Back in the day when Nigel Wright was a young staffer in the policy shop of the Prime Minister’s Office, I commented on his youthful appearance, wondering if he was old enough to vote. “Be nice to Nigel,” commented Bill … Continue reading

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World Sept. 27th, 2010 (10)

#1 — BBC | Nato helicopters kill ‘dozens of rebels’ in Pakistan Nato-led forces say they have killed more than 50 insurgents on Pakistani soil after a rare pursuit across the border from Afghanistan. [...] Fox | U.S., Afghan Forces … Continue reading

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Canada Sept. 27th, 2010 (10)

#1 — CNews | Tories to face census debate this week OTTAWA – The Conservative government’s controversial decision to scrap the long-form census will be front and centre this week, as opposition parties unite to reverse the move and the … Continue reading

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