12/17/02 - Children and Divorce in Canada
A new Canadian family justice strategy puts the focus on children in divorce and separation.

12/10/02 - Statistics on Languages of Canada
Canada is increasingly becoming a multilingual society according to language statistics from the 2001 Census of Canada.

12/03/02 - How to Apply for a Canadian Passport
A passport is the best proof of your citizenship and identity. Here's how to apply for your Canadian passport.

11/25/02 - Top Picks: Canadian History Books - General
These books offer a general overview of Canadian history, all in a friendly, readable style, and are also good reference books to keep on your shelves.

11/14/02 - Top Picks: Books on Canada-U.S. Relations
Books to help explain the deep ties between Canada and the United States, and the cultural differences that lead to tensions and misunderstandings.

11/11/02 - Canadian Holiday Mail
Mail security tips, international mailing deadlines and writing to Santa.

11/10/02 - Nunavut - Canadian Territory in the Arctic
Government, geography and travel information on Canada's newest territory.

11/01/02 - Top Picks: Books on Canada in World War II
A selection of history books highlighting the role of Canada and Canadians in World War II.

10/20/02 - Applications for Permanent Resident Cards
Immigrants with permanent resident status who arrived in Canada before June 28, 2002 should apply for a new Canadian Permanent Resident Card. Here's how.

10/19/02 - Top Picks: History Books on Canada in World War I
This selection of history books on World War I highlights the role of Canada and Canadians in "the war to end all wars."

10/12/02 - Security for Canadian Social Insurance Numbers Tightened
The Canadian federal government is tightening the security for Social Insurance Numbers in response to criticism from the Auditor General of Canada.

10/05/02 - New National Parks for Canada
The Canadian federal government plans an aggressive expansion of the national parks system in Canada.

09/28/02 - Premiers Use Ads to Negotiate Health Care
The Canadian premiers have launched a $1.8 million ad campaign to try to push the federal government into spending more on health care.

09/14/02 - U.S. Pilots Charged in Friendly Fire Bombing
Two U.S. pilots face criminal charges in the friendly fire bombing of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan.

09/07/02 - Issue - The Kyoto Protocol and Canada
The Prime Minister says Parliament will vote to ratify the Kyoto Protocol by the end of 2002, even though a detailed implementation plan and economic impact studies are not yet available.

08/24/02 - Issue - Decriminalization of Marijuana in Canada
With two reports from committees of Parliament, Canada's Justice Minister may consider the decriminalization of marijuana.

08/17/02 - Legal Aid Crisis in Canada
The Canadian Bar Association plans a Charter of Rights challenge to get adequate legal aid services in Canada.

08/10/02 - Debate on Same-Sex Marriages in Canada
The federal government keeps its options open and refers the issue of same-sex marriages to a parliamentary committee.

07/28/02 - Abolition of Capital Punishment in Canada
The Canadian murder rate stays low without capital punishment.

07/27/02 - History of Capital Punishment in Canada
Timeline showing the history of the death penalty in Canada and the gradual abolition of capital punishment.

07/21/02 - Canadian Employment Insurance (EI) Primer
If you lose your job in Canada, you're probably eligible for Employment Insurance. Here's how to apply and how it works.

07/12/02 - New ID Cards for Canadian Permanent Residents
Safety and security features have been added to new ID cards for Canadian permanent residents.

07/05/02 - Middlemen Cut from Government Sponsorships
The federal government cuts middlemen and adds new rules in an attempt to clean up the scandal-ridden Sponsorship Program.

06/20/02 - G8 Summit in Kananaskis
African development is on the agenda as world leaders meet in Kananaskis, Alberta for the G8 Summit.

06/09/02 - A Canadian Base in Space
The Canadian Mobile Base System provides a work platform and storage facility on rails for astronauts working on the International Space Station.

05/28/02 - Canadian Government Ethics
In the midst of allegations of government corruption and conflict of interest, the Prime Minister announces an action plan on government ethics.

05/21/02 - Canadian Farms Get Bigger
The 2001 Canadian Census of Agriculture reports that there are fewer farms in Canada, but production has increased.

05/18/02 - Swimming and Boating Safety in Canada
Bone up on Canadian swimming and boating safety rules.

05/08/02 - Canadian Immigration Status Online
Potential immigrants to Canada can now check the status of their applications online.

05/03/02 - Senate Says Pot is Not a Gateway Drug
A Canadian Senate committee says public policy should treat marijuana like tobacco not like harder drugs.

04/22/02 - Inquiry into Bombing of Canadians
A military board of inquiry is investigating the killing of Canadians by U.S. friendly fire in Afghanistan.

04/18/02 - Canadian Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
Canadian soldiers from the Princess Patricia's have been killed by friendly fire from a U.S. fighter jet in Afghanistan.

04/06/02 - The Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I marked the first time Canadians fought as a national unit.

03/22/02 - Stephen Harper - Canada's Right Knight?
The new leader of the Canadian Alliance faces many challenges, but the biggest is making the Alliance a national party.

03/10/02 - The Role of Canadian Senators
They call Canada's Senate the House of "sober, second thought." Here are the main job functions of Canadian senators.

03/09/02 - Canadian MPs - Role and Responsibilities
Do you sometimes wonder what our elected representatives do? Here are the main job functions of Canadian members of parliament.

03/04/02 - Romanow on the Road
The Romanow Commission on the future of the Canadian health care system begins public hearings across Canada.

02/03/02 - GrassRoots Program Connects Canadian Schools
Industry Canada and SchoolNet's GrassRoots Program helps teachers and students create Canadian education content online.

01/05/02 - RRSPs - The Great Canadian Tax Break
Online resources to help you take the best advantage of Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs). Updated for 2002.

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