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Sir Adams George Archibald - Father of Confederation - Biography of Sir Adams George Archibald Created: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Profile of Sir Adams George Archibald, Father of Confederation from Nova Scotia and also an influential Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba.
Canadian Fathers of Confederation Created: Sunday, May 07, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
The representatives of British North America colonies who attended the three major conferences on Canadian Confederation.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall - Biography Created: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Duchess of Cornwall is personable and comfortable on Royal tours and seems to make Prince Charles far more relaxed.
Prince Charles Biography Created: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
As heir to the British throne, Prince Charles will most likely become Canada's next head of state and King of Canada.
Visit Pier 21 Created: Thursday, February 10, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
The Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21 in Halifax tells the stories of immigrants, troops, and wartime evacuees who arrived by ship to find a new life in Canada.
G8 Leaders Created: Friday, November 12, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Biographies of government leaders of G8 member countries.
Audrey McLaughlin Biography Created: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Profile of Audrey McLaughlin, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada 1989-95 and the first woman to be leader of a national Canadian political party.
National and Provincial Parks in Canada Created: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Explore national parks and provincial parks in Canada.
Canadian Environment Organizations - Federal Government Created: Monday, July 24, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Canadian federal government departments and agencies dealing with the environment in Canada.
Kings and Queens of Canada Created: Sunday, January 15, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Kings and Queens of Canada and their reigns since Canadian Confederation in 1867.
Yellowknife, Capital of the Northwest Territories Created: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Key facts about Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, including population, city government, attractions and the weather.
Halifax, the Capital of Nova Scotia, Canada Created: Saturday, August 01, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Key facts about Halifax, Nova Scotia, including population, Halifax regional government, Halifax attractions and the weather.
St. John's, the Capital of Newfoundland and Labrador Created: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Key facts about St. John's, Newfoundland, including population, St. John's city government, St. John's attractions and the weather.
Fredericton, the Capital of New Brunswick, Canada Created: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Updated: Sunday, May 06, 2012
Key facts about Fredericton, New Brunswick, including population, Fredericton city government, Fredericton attractions and the weather.
Canadian High Commission and Consulates India Created: Saturday, February 18, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 05, 2012
Contact information for the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi and Canadian consulates in India.
John Tory - Leader of the Ontario PC Party 2004-2009 - Biography of John Tory Created: Monday, January 03, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Biography of John Tory, Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party from 2004 to 2009.
Premiers of Ontario Canada Created: Friday, January 20, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Premiers of Ontario, Canada and their terms of office since Canadian Confederation in 1867.
E - Biographies - Canadian Government Created: Friday, September 23, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Canadian government biographies beginning with E.
Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Created: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Definition of a Deputy Prime Minister in Canada.
PEI Premier Robert Ghiz Biography Created: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Steady and likeable, Robert Ghiz is Canada's youngest Premier and hopes to provide Prince Edward Island with economic diversity and social progress.
Minimum Wage in Canada by Province Created: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The hourly minimum wage in Canada in each of the provinces and territories.
Senate Reform in Canada Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
There have been concerns about the role of the Senate in Canada since Confederation, and the latest legislation looks like it will face challenges too.
Halifax VE-Day Riots 1945 Created: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The tensions of World War II lead to riots in the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia during the celebration of VE-Day in 1945.
Canadian Senators Role Created: Friday, April 11, 2003 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The role and responsibilities of Canadian senators include reviewing legislation, acting as watchdogs on the federal government of Canada and representing regional constituents.
Relief From Tax Penalties and Interest Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Under exceptional circumstances you can apply to the CRA to have income tax penalties or interest reduced or cancelled.
Filing Your Canadian Income Taxes - The Basics Created: Saturday, March 31, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The basics you need to know to file your Canadian income taxes.
Canadian Senators Salaries Created: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Canadian senators make a basic salary and get paid extra for additional responsibilities, such as chairing Senate committees.
Thomas Mulcair Biography Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
Aggressive and determined, Thomas Mulcair won the leadership of the New Democratic Party of Canada in 2012, and he plans to put NDP ideas into action.
Voting Information for Alberta Provincial Elections Created: Monday, August 30, 2004 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Alberta elections - results of the last provincial election, who can vote in Alberta, the permanent register of voters, electoral divisions and MLAs.
Premiers and Government Leaders of Yukon Canada Created: Friday, January 20, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Premiers and government leaders of Yukon, Canada and their terms of office since 1978.
Premiers of Saskatchewan Canada Created: Friday, January 20, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Premiers of Saskatchewan, Canada and their terms of office since Saskatchewan joined Canadian Confederation in 1905.
Premiers of Quebec Canada Created: Friday, January 20, 2006 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Premiers of Quebec, Canada and their terms of office since Canadian Confederation in 1867.

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