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In defence of Harper's senators

We’ve heard more than enough from the critics who accuse Stephen Harper of “abandoning principle” by making Senate appointments from among Conservative party heavyweights and advisors who are close to him personally, exactly like every other prime minister in memory. … Continue reading

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A cure for election fever

We’re not all that surprised by the results of the latest CanWest News Service and Global National poll, conducted last week by Ipsos Reid, which shows the federal Tories with an 11-point lead on the Liberals. The government has handled … Continue reading

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Tamiflu for toddlers

There’s a bit of a transatlantic spat going on over the antiviral drug Tamiflu. A systematic review in the British Medical Journal, prepared by some of the leading figures in evidence-based medicine in the U. K., suggests that there is … Continue reading

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Hypocrisy on refugees

Canada’s refugee-determination system is broken, and has been for decades. The question is how to fix it — and which of our politicians is brave and creative enough to accomplish the repairs? Leaving a meeting Sunday with Mexican President Felipe … Continue reading

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