| 2001 Articles from your Guide | |
12/19/01 - Top Picks: Canadian Art Books
From Inuit sculpture to the paintings of the Group of Seven, explore the depth and breadth of Canadian art with this selection of Canadian art books.
12/15/01 - Canadian Consumer Protection
Canadian consumer information online can help you shop wisely, protect yourself from consumer problems and save money.
12/11/01 - A Canadian Security Budget
The 2001 federal budget responds to immediate economic and security issues, but also makes an effort to stick to the Liberal government's long-term goals.
12/04/01 - Top Picks: Canadian Christmas CDs
A selection of CDs from Canadian music artists celebrating the joy and traditions of the Christmas season.
11/28/01 - Top Picks: Canadian Cookbooks
Eat your way through Canada with this selection of regional and seasonal Canadian cookbooks.
11/18/01 - Top Picks: Anne of Green Gables Gifts
Selection of gifts for those who want to remember simpler times in Prince Edward Island and for those meeting the irrepressible Anne Shirley for the first time.
11/12/01 - Top Picks: Books by Pierre Berton
No one tells the stories that make up Canadian history better than Pierre Berton. Here is a selection of his best books.
11/11/01 - Canadian Holiday Mail
It's time to check the deadlines for getting international greetings and gifts in the mail. Don't forget to write to Santa too!
11/09/01 - Before You Buy Canadian Books for Gifts
Suggestions to help you select an appropriate Canadian book as a gift.
11/07/01 - Top Picks: Books on Canada at War
The best Canadian books on Canada in war, from the world wars to Canadian peacekeeping missions in Rwanda and Bosnia.
11/06/01 - Top Picks: Canadian Reference Books
Top Canadian reference books for quick facts and information on Canada, its people, government, politics and issues.
11/03/01 - Book Review: John Robert Colombo's Famous Lasting Words
A large collection of contemporary Canadian quotations on the issues of the day from all regions of the country.
11/02/01 - Book Review: Colombo's All-Time Great Canadian Quotations
This reference book catches the most important Canadian quotations up until 1995 and is also a great book for browsing.
10/31/01 - Book Review: Canadian Global Almanac 2001
A useful desktop reference book for anyone who needs Canadian facts quickly.
10/29/01 - Book Review: The Canadian Oxford Dictionary
The best all-round dictionary for Canadians to keep on their desks.
10/18/01 - Suspicious Mail
Avoid being a terrorist victim! Read these practical tips on how to identify suspicious mail during the anthrax scare.
10/17/01 - Canadian Anti-Terrorism Act Tabled
The federal government has introduced an anti-terrorism bill with new investigation powers and measures to identify, prosecute and punish terrorists.
09/28/01 - Health Ministers Work on Pharmacare
Canadian health ministers work on ways to control the high cost of prescription drugs to Canada's health care system.
09/12/01 - Canadian University Fees Stabilize
Canadian university undergraduate arts programs have had the smallest increase in tuition fees since the 1978 school year.
08/23/01 - No More Mild Cigarettes
Canada's health minister continues the attack against tobacco advertising by promising legislation to ban the marketing and labeling of cigarettes as "mild" or "light."
08/10/01 - Canadian University Revenues Rising
University revenues hit a record high in Canada and government funding of universities is on the way up again.
07/24/01 - Canadarm2 at Work
Canadarm2, a major part of the Canadian space robotics system, has completed its first official construction job on the International Space Station (ISS).
07/14/01 - Toronto Arrests in Nigerian Letter Scam
A joint RCMP/FBI investigation shuts down a Toronto group of con artists operating the Nigerian letter scam, targeted primarily at Americans.
07/06/01 - Medical Marijuana Regulations Issued
The Canadian federal government has issued new regulations improving access to medical marijuana for the seriously ill.
06/30/01 - Flying the Canadian Flag
It wasn't until 1965 that Canada had its own national flag. Learn more about its significance and flag etiquette in Canada.
06/21/01 - Secrecy in Government
Canada's Information Commissioner says a culture of secrecy pervades the federal public service and plagues the access to information process.
06/14/01 - Canadian Summer Storms Quiz
Thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes. Take this trivia quiz and find out how much you know about stormy summer weather in Canada!
06/07/01 - Pay Hike for Canadian MPs
On the eve of their summer recess, MPs have pushed a bill through the House to give themselves large pay and pension increases.
05/30/01 - Seniors Beware!
An international task force in Montreal has identified top telemarketing scams originating in Canada and aimed primarily at U.S. seniors.
05/23/01 - Patrolling Canada's Parks
The RCMP will take over law enforcement in Canada's national parks, since Parks Canada wardens remain unarmed.
05/16/01 - Last Cape Breton Coal Mine Will Close
The federal government has announced that DEVCO will close the Prince mine, the last Cape Breton coal mine.
05/15/01 - Employment Insurance Changes are Now Law
Changes to The Employment Insurance Act, fixing mistakes made in the 1996 overhaul of the EI system, have received Royal Assent and are now law.
05/08/01 - Technology's Babies
The Commons Committee on Health is studying draft legislation to regulate reproduction technologies in Canada - including cloning, stem cell research, sperm banks and the use of surrogate mothers.
05/02/01 - Canada Counts - The 2001 Census
On May 15, 2001, about 11.8 million Canadian households and 276,000 farm operations fill in questionnaires for the 19th Census of Canada.
04/26/01 - Royal Visit Still Draws Crowds in Canada
The relevance of the monarchy has faded, but Prince Charles still pulls in the crowds on his royal visit to Canada.
04/17/01 - New Organ Donation Agency
A new organ donation agency has been established in Canada to develop a national strategy and framework for organ donations and transplants.
04/10/01 - Romanow Commission on Health Care
Former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow has been appointed as a one-man commission to inquire into the future of health care in Canada.
04/03/01 - Quebec Summit Protests Begin
As 34 governments prepare for the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City, international activists are making their own preparations to protest the event.
03/27/01 - A Canadian Space Walk
Chris Hadfield becomes the first Canadian to walk in space when he delivers the second-generation Canadarm to the International Space Station.
03/20/01 - Canada Takes Foot and Mouth Precautions
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Canada could cause losses of billions of dollars, and the government is taking safety measures to prevent it.
03/13/01 - Tired of Telemarketing?
The CRTC is reviewing the rules for telemarketing in Canada, and wants the public's input.
03/06/01 - A Call for Public Service Reform
Human resources management in Canada's public service is urgently in need of reform, says the departing Auditor General of Canada.
02/26/01 - Filing Canadian Income Taxes Online
For the first time, most Canadians will be able to file their income taxes over the Internet using NETFILE.
02/19/01 - Canada Fights Smog
The Canadian federal government is putting over $120-million towards fighting smog and greenhouse gas emissions.
02/13/01 - Canadian Bank Reform and Consumers
Financial services reform legislation tries to balance consumer protection with the needs of financial institutions in Canada.
02/05/01 - Canada Bans Brazilian Beef Products
Canada has suspended imports of Brazilian beef products and warned Canadians against eating them until it can be sure Brazil is free of mad cow disease.
01/22/01 - GrassRoots Program Connects Canadian Schools
Industry Canada and SchoolNet's GrassRoots Program helps teachers and students create Canadian education content online.
01/16/01 - The Perks of Office
A commission has been appointed to review the salaries and allowances of Canadian parliamentarians. Here's what MPs are making now.
01/08/01 - Canadian Forces Recruitment
The Canadian Forces are looking for thousands of recruits in nearly all occupations. Here's what you need to know to apply.
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