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Susan's Canada Online Blog January 2006 Archive

By Susan Munroe, About.com Guide to Canada Online since 1997

A Career in the Canadian Forces

Monday January 30, 2006
If you're thinking of a career in the Canadian Forces, you'll be pleased to know they are actively recruiting for over 100 careers and they're making it easier to join. ... Read More

My Account Income Tax Service

Sunday January 29, 2006
If you need to find out the amount of your income tax instalments, your tax account balance, tax return assessments or other personal income tax information, try using the My ... Read More

2006 Canadian Federal Election Results

Tuesday January 24, 2006
Fed up with the scandal-ridden Liberal government, Canadian voters elected a Conservative minority government in yesterday's federal election. After a meticulous campaign, Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper led his party ... Read More

Election Day FAQs

Monday January 23, 2006
With all the rhetoric in an election campaign, the details about voting can sometimes get lost - like where and when you can vote, if you can still register, whether ... Read More

Education and Training - Where the Parties Stand

Wednesday January 18, 2006
The high cost of university and college tuition, soaring student debt and the looming skills shortage make education and training in Canada an ongoing election issue, although a relatively low-key ... Read More

Health Care Issue - Where the Parties Stand

Monday January 16, 2006
With rising costs, concern about wait times for medical procedures, and a continual federal-provincial tug-of-war over funding, health care continues to be a dominant issue in Canadian federal elections. Here's ... Read More

Postage Rates Go up on January 16

Sunday January 8, 2006
In its annual price hike, Canada Post is raising the cost of mailing a regular letter in Canada from $0.50 to $0.51 on January 16. The rate for a letter ... Read More

RRSPs - The Great Canadian Tax Break

Saturday January 7, 2006
Learn the basics of RRSPs - the great Canadian tax break. The deadline to make contributions eligible for deductions on your 2005 income tax is midnight March 1, 2006. More: RRSPs ... Read More

Guns and Gun Violence - Where the Parties Stand

Friday January 6, 2006
Gun violence in Canada, especially in Toronto, has been a growing concern, and was pushed to the forefront in the 2006 federal election campaign by outrage over the shooting of ... Read More

Top 8 Noteworthy Canadians in Government in 2005

Sunday January 1, 2006
Whether they're negotiating, innovating or grandstanding, many thousands of Canadians bring their best efforts to public service in Canada by working in government. Most are trying to make a difference ... Read More

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