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Thursday, 28 May 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST May 28, 2015

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HEADLINES ACROSS CANADA <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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C BCBritish Columbia Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Kitchener-Waterloo Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<< http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

PM calls Liberal plan for mandatory CPP expansion �a $1,000 pay cut�

Polls show NDP in three-way tie but pollsters warn voters not yet engaged
Brian Mulroney says economy, security record gives Harper election �advantage�
�Tampon tax� will be removed on July 1
Gunman Zehaf Bibeau urges others to similar attacks in missing video segment

House financial officer won�t say how sanctions will bite NDP MPs
        Emails relating to B.C.�s Highway of Tears allegedly deleted
Canada must improve native education, health care now: Paul Martin
        A hiring panel might quibble at Stephen Harper�s first application for the top job
All three major parties talk change in Ottawa
        From helicopters to fighter jets, problems facing Canada�s defence procurement are systemic
The test of true political leadership is to risk change
        Scrutiny of expense accounts should be extended to MPs
Whether voluntary or mandatory, there is no need to expand the CPP
        How to create a 21st-century leaders� debate

Harper on defence spending: �Canada a major contributor�
        Hating Stephen Harper like reverse Beatlemania
Oilsands not the dirtiest

Review anti-terror bill in five years, Senate committee recommends
        Parti Quebecois Leader Pierre Karl Peladeau to tie the knot in August
Public Works Minister Finley touts pre-election military purchases
        Takata airbag recall affects 1.2 million vehicles in Canada
Harper government proposes small changes to expat voting bill
        Conservative CPP plan won�t help savers or stop the pension crisis
Peladeau accused of hurting Quebec City�s NHL chances with his sovereignty talk
        NORAD jets train in Arctic as Russian flights increase
Andre Marin given 4 month extension on his post as Ontario�s ombudsman
        Head of Crown agency calls Middle East �strategic region� for arms sales

Foreign military personnel eligible for half-price booze at LCBO
        Conservative MP wants free votes on �matters of conscience�
Political memoirs can be a secret weapon. But does anybody read them?
        Union leader unsure of plan to put RCMP in charge of Parliament Hill security
Alberta�s NDP government gambles on raising minimum wage to $15 per hour
        Contract Workers Told To Stay Home During Harper�s Visit To Factory
Defence officials worry supply ships will be further delayed
        Bill Blair�s saving face
Montreal mayor wants three or four regular-season games in the city in 2016
        Billion-Dollar Betting Law NFL Opposes Is Set to Die in Canada

NDP satellite office bills could come up at House committee
        Upcoming right-to-die legislation prompts MPs to consider their voting rights
Poilievre filmed by Conservative staffers, but use of public servants not ruled out
        Tories Scramble After Joe Oliver�s Call For Looser Labour Laws At G7
EI maternity leave unpopular among self-employed, 5 years on
        NDP wants probe of Patrick Brown�s activities during PC leadership race
Scheer: Report into death of Zehaf-Bibeau to be made public
        As parties feud over Canada Pension Plan, one constant: we�re not saving enough

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
�Tampon tax� will end July 1 - CBC News

Ontario Ombudsman tweets his case to keep his job as the competition piles up - Ashley Csanady, National Post
Why the Orange Wave is still rolling across Quebec - Yves Boisvert, The Globe & Mail

Ontario Tories ask police to investigate allegations Hydro One misled government - Keith Leslie, The Canadian Press, Toronto Star
Conservative MPP wants Ontario to regulate Uber and other ride-sharing services - Ashley Csanady, National Post

Harper government proposes amendments to expat voting rules - The Canadian Press, CTV News
Royalty review likely to commence within six months, says AB NDP energy minister - James Wood, Calgary Herald

CPP reform? Here we go, again. - Jennifer Robson, Macleans
Ontario teacher walkout adds up to student lockout with full pay - Martin Regg Cohn, Toronto Star

Stephen Harper urged to show leadership on residential schools - Mark Kennedy, Ottawa Citizen

Mulcair slams Conservatives� �death-bed conversion� on CPP expansion - Michelle Zilio, CTV News

Cancel final exams: Ontario Education minister - Antonella Artuso, Toronto Sun
Harper government defends First Nations housing fund, despite poor results - Dean Beeby, CBC News

Independent panel key to reforming military procurement: Kenney - Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, CTV News
House board wants satellite offices case heard quickly - Glen McGregor, Ottawa Citizen

Ontario bill outlawing conversion therapy for LGBT youth �has become a political football� among Liberals, NDP - Ashley Csanady, National Post
Peladeau accuses Liberals of harassment with remark about cable company he owns - The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press

Toronto police say Pan Ams won�t be G20 all over again - Patty Winsa, Toronto Star
Mark Saunders working to overcome �carding� criticism - Marcus Gee, The Globe & Mail

Kinder Morgan�s pipeline expansion would be �disastrous,� mayor Robertson says - Laura Kane, Vancouver Province

After many months and millions spent on transit vote, Vancouver politicians will be back to Square One - Barbara Yaffe, Vancouver Sun

Bank of Canada signals rate hike will come later rather than sooner as it eyes oil impact- Gordon Isfeld, Financial Post

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Vancouver Observer<<<<<<<<<< http://www.vancouverobserver.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabble<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://rabble.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<< http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo.com<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://ca.news.yahoo.com/canada/

TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLIES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

Saguenay: myst�rieuse d�couverte dans une bananePlus
        Ottawa: les parlementaires se prononcent sur le vote librePlus
Une �ducatrice accus�e de leurre d'enfantPlus
        1,5 million de v�hicules rappel�s au CanadaPlus
Californie: seconde pollution p�troli�re en deux semainesPlus
        L'apiculteur nazi est d�c�d�Plus
Homme poignard� � mort: une femme arr�t�e � Montr�alPlus
        Retour en catimini de la �prime Bolduc�Plus
La chaleur extr�me en Inde fait 1700 mortsPlus
        Rage au volant � Terrebonne: il �vite la prisonPlus

Climat: Obama appelle � l'action, les ouragans en toile de fondPlus
        Irak: 470 corps exhum�s des fosses communes de Tikrit Plus
Les p�nitenciers abusent de l'isolement des d�tenusPlus
        P�ladeau nuit au retour des Nordiques, selon LegaultPlus
Un exhibitionniste est arr�t� � GatineauPlus
        Djokhar Tsarnaev: la peine de mort impos�e le 24 juinPlus
Le retour des Expos � Montr�al serait �normal�Plus
        George Pataki se lance dans la course � la Maison-BlanchePlus
Jocelyne Cazin avait �t� approch�e par les lib�rauxPlus
        Il se jette � l'eau pour impressionner ses amisPlus

Plus d'un millier de souris saisies dans une maisonPlus
        Un motocycliste trahi par son bolidePlus
Malaisie: 139 corps dans les tombes retrouv�esPlus

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Bernie Sanders Launches Bid, Challenges Clinton at First Rally - Patrick Healy, New York Times

The Decline of Rand Paul - Dana Milbank, Washington Post
Have Democrats Pulled Too Far Left? - Peter Wehner, New York Times

Field Set to Expand as Santorum, Pataki, Perry & Graham Gear Up - Caitlin Huey-Burns, Real Clear Politics
Hillary Clinton�s Quiet Self-Sabotage - Josh Kraushaar, National Journal

Sponsors Adidas, Coke weigh FIFA ties after indictments- Aaron Ricadela, Bloomberg, Toronto Star
Amid lower oil prices, Exxon shareholders listen to CEO, vote on climate and fracking measures- David Koenig, The Associated Press, Winnipeg Free Press

Microsoft Has Hijacked Android In A Hostile Takeover- Tony Bradley, Forbes
Rogers, Shaw open Shomi to all, boosting competition with Netflix- Christine Dobby, The Globe & Mail

Tony Blair resigns as Middle East peace envoy- Ian Black & Peter Beaumont, The Guardian

Arab coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen- Al Jazeera

German city evacuates 20,000 people to defuse WWII bomb- The Times of India
Fifa officials corrupted football � US prosecutors- BBC News

Rwanda lawmakers debates allowing Kagame third term bid- France 24

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

Estonian peacekeepers join U.N. mission in south
        Reindeer and northern lights in Arctic Circle
Greek PM faces tough choices in shrinking window for aid deal
        U.S. reaches deals with four more banks under Swiss program
France�s initiative on Palestine irks the U.S.
        Iran�s Kurdish problem in perspective
The Conservative narrative is not the last word on Britain�s economy
        Putin makes peacetime troop death toll a �state secret�
Cyprus leaders to open two more crossings
        Christian schools in Israel say budget cuts hurt community

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Obey: The Routine Of Obedience

Authority & Expectations
"I Am An American Indian Patriot"

A Pantomime World
The Power of Nightmares

�How we can solve the Palestinian-Israeli problem�,
Miko Peled Debunks Jewish Myths

"Political Fraud"
Lifting the Veil: Obama and the Failure of Capitalist Democracy

Surviving Progress

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sputnick Newai<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://sputniknews.com/
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/

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Toronto Star's View: Canada Post's secrecy undermines trust
http://www.ourwindsor.ca/opinion-story/5637119-toronto-star-s-view-canada-post-s-secrecy-undermines-trust/

From: Larry Kazdan
To: letters@nationalpost.com
Subject: Re: Mulcair�s postal vow would cost $250 million a year to keep snail mail alive, Kelly McParland | May 26, 2015

http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/kelly-mcparland-mulcairs-postal-vow-would-cost-250-million-a-year-to-keep-snail-mail-alive

According to Kelly McParland, home delivery costs $283 per address whereas delivery to a centralized �superbox� costs only $108. Presumably these figures were conveniently provided by Canada Post. But what about the cost to municipalities for administration, street lighting, sidewalks, and damage to cables, sprinkler systems, and trees? And what about the cost to Canadians in loss of privacy, inconvenience and potential accidents?

Terminating home delivery is not common sense. Other countries continue to provide this important service. Common sense dictates not imposing superboxes in built-up urban areas where they have no place.

Larry Kazdan,

Vancouver, B.C.

Footnote:

Court case finds flaws in Canada Post�s plan to end home delivery for urban addresses, TU THANH HA, May. 25 2015

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/hamilton-says-canada-post-boxes-need-citys-stamp-of-approval/article24609699/

Poor street lighting. Sidewalk and safety issues. Concerns for trees and people�s privacy. Damaged cables and sprinkler systems.

These are some of the issues that have emerged as Canada Post prepares to set up thousands of new community mailboxes in Hamilton, the city alleges in its court dispute against the mail service.

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Wednesday, 27 May 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST May 27, 2015

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
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C BCBritish Columbia Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Kitchener-Waterloo Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<< http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Former AG employees scored untendered contracts for auditing work

Omar Khadr tells his Guantanamo story in new documentary
CPP expansion: Stephen Harper accused of lacking credibility
MPs� Staff To Be Banned From Working On Campaigns On Taxpayers� Dime
Mulcair, Trudeau spar over NDP�s alleged improper use of parliamentary resources

Tories rejected idea of Pension Plan expansion five years ago
Tom Mulcair denies sanctions pending in NDP satellite office dispute
Stephen Harper urged to show leadership on residential schools

Rejected ideas new again for Conservatives
For Stephen Harper, danger comes in threes
        Campaign ad war has begun � with public paying much of the cost
Justin Trudeau under attack from anti-union group
        Coffee shops and character attacks: The ad war takes shape
Five things to watch for in the Trans-Pacific Partnership
        Meet Alberta Premier Notley�s cabinet of anti-oilsands extremists

Ontario�s Sex-ed Battle Enters a Dangerous Phase
        Weep for our media, times are bad
Senate needs to pass Reform Act � now

What are we willing to pay for the society we want?
        Election debates worth fighting over for federal parties
Rachel Notley�s approach to NDP caucus: Keep the beard, but use common sense
        Peladeau accuses Liberals of harassment with remark about cable company he owns
First Nations $300M federal housing fund builds just 99 homes
        Ex-Tory candidate Zajdel pleads guilty in Montreal to fraud-related charges
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen M�xima get royal treatment in Ottawa
        Bank of Canada holds key rate at 0.75% despite questions about U.S. weakness
NDP MPs ordered to repay office spending to be denied expense claims
        Three major parties have equivalent scores on Index, on preferred PM Harper leads

Nine senators to have spending referred to RCMP
        Federal government sick leave plan cost may never be public
Cellphone customers have bargaining power thanks to CRTC contract rule
        First big meeting: Alberta Premier Notley�s cabinet gets together in Calgary
�Stop using the word �transparency�: Canadian Crown corp in hot water
        Bill to allow secret evidence in trials for pulled passports
Couillard invites Pope Francis to Montreal for city�s 375th birthday in 2017
        Thousands of students to return to school after teacher strikes ruled illegal
CPP expansion: Has Stephen Harper flip-flopped on the idea?
        Speculation increasing that 2015 election writ will be dropped in August

Adbusters launches �mind bomb� campaign to get Harper out of office � starting with ad during NHL playoffs
        Harper government defends First Nations housing fund, despite poor results
Royal Military College facing new cadet assault allegation
        Independent panel key to reforming military procurement, Kenney tells industry
Election 2015: Not a breakout year for women candidates
        Is the Senate creating a double-standard with expense scandal arbitrator?
Ottawa aims to keep lid on details of Saudi arms deal

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE POLITICS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
Rachel Notley says fiscal challenges bigger than expected - CBC News

Tories previously rejected voluntary CPP expansion party now proposes - Bill Curry, The Globe & Mail
Deborah Drever, no more sorry: It�s time to rep Calgary-Bow - Rick Bell, Edmonton Sun

Alberta�s rookie MLAs to play pretend in mock session of legislature - Graham Thompson, National Post
Tom Mulcair denies sanctions pending in NDP satellite office dispute - Kady O'Malley, CBC News

Defence officials worry supply ships will be further delayed - David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen
The Reform Act and democracy math - Aaron Wherry, Macleans

First Nations $300M federal housing fund builds just 99 homes - Dean Beeby, CBC News
Ottawa aims to keep lid on details of Saudi arms deal - Steven Chase, The Globe & Mail

Conservative pension promise sets up showdown with Ontario - John Ibbitson, The Globe & Mail

Wynne�s in the dark on Hydro One - Editorial, Toronto Sun

After two days on the job, the first AB rookie minister faces the fire - Don Braid, Calgary Herald
�She�s not just leaving the door open for Harper-style ads, Wynne has kicked it off the hinges� - Rob Ferguson, Toronto Star

The Harper Government Is Still Refusing to Give Our Transparency Watchdog Any Money - Justin Ling, Vice
Is the Senate creating a double-standard with expense scandal arbitrator? - Chris Hall, CBC News

Manitoba NDP turmoil sees some key staff members head for Alberta - Steve Lambert, The Globe & Mail
For Stephen Harper, danger comes in threes - Tim Harper, Toronto Star

UN to ask Canada to significantly increase foreign aid spending - Kim Mackrael, The Globe & Mail
Premier Clark promises flood-damaged Cache Creek will get help, funding - Jim Harrison, Vancouver Province

Ontario high school teachers� strike in three districts ruled illegal - Selena Ross, The Globe & Mail

Pierre Karl P�ladeau�s assets: No concrete answers from ethics commissioner - Philip Authier, Montreal Gazette

Alberta MLA says sorry for controversial photo, plans to stay on the job - Chris Purdy, The Canadian Press, CTV News
Ontario bans flavoured tobacco, forces calorie count on fast-food menus - Robert Benzie, Toronto Star

�There were huge increases in costs � it really wasn�t well thought out,� study slams forced Ontario city mergers- Doug Schmidt, National Post
Richmond city council votes against bylaw that would require English on signs - Cheryl Chan, Vancouver Province

Toronto-Dominion Bank acquires Nordstrom�s US$2.2-billion credit card portfolio- Barbara Shecter, Financial Post
Sleep Country Canada ponders IPO- Doug Alexander & Scott Deveau, Toronto Star

10 per cent of those surveyed plan to max out new TFSA annual limit: CIBC poll- The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Canadian Progressive World<<<<<<< http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BOURQUE NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.bourque.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Tyee<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://thetyee.ca/News/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>iPolitics<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.ipolitics.ca/tag/gaza/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The CBC NEWS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.cbc.ca/news
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Huffington Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/
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TOUTES LES NOUVELLES PUBLI ES DEPUIS 24 HEURES

La rectrice de l'UQTR d�missionnePlus
        Les lib�raux attaquent Vid�otron: PKP se dit �harcel�Plus
Un OVNI cr�e une onde de choc en AsiePlus
        Un hypnologue coupable d'agressions sexuellesPlus
Il tra�ne un policier sur pr�s de 50 m�tres au volant Plus
        Pacte de suicide: l'une des jeunes femmes est lib�r�ePlus
Il voulait kidnapper, droguer et violer des enfantsPlus
        Couillard pr�occup� par le dilemme P�ladeauPlus
Deux coaccus�s d'Applebaum plaident coupablesPlus
        Un test de freinage qui ne se passe pas comme pr�vuPlus

Partenariat Qu�bec-Italie contre la mafiaPlus
        La v�rificatrice g�n�rale �corche Hydro-Qu�becPlus
Demandeurs d'asile: Bruxelles plaide pour la solidarit�Plus
        Mark Lafleur arr�t� une fois de plusPlus
Philippe Couillard invite le pape au Qu�bec Plus
        Mari�e de force � 11 ans et viol�e par la suitePlus
Londres officialise le r�f�rendum sur l'appartenance � l'UEPlus
        Frappes a�riennes isra�liennes sur la bande de GazaPlus
Vague de chaleur en Inde: le bilan monte � 1100 mortsPlus
        Il enl�ve son turban pour sauver un gar�onPlus

Zehaf-Bibeau nomme des personnes clefs dans sa vid�oPlus
        Mariage gai en Irlande: une �d�faite pour l'humanit�Plus
Accord � Cleveland sur un code de conduite de la policePlus
        Mission en Europe: Couillard a rendez-vous avec le papePlus
Trois enfants �s'envolent� dans une maison gonflablePlus
        Ils ont failli se faire frapper par un Eurofighter TyphoonPlus
�lections dans Chauveau: PKP s'attaque � DeltellPlus
        D�penses douteuses: le S�nat nomme un arbitre sp�cialPlus
Terrorisme: perquisitions � Montr�alPlus
        Merkel est toujours la femme la plus puissante du mondePlus
D�penses questionnables chez le v�rificateur g�n�ralPlus

FOREIGN AFFAIRS & GENERAL INFO

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LOONIE WORLD<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://looniepolitics.com/
What Liberals Still Don�t Get About Fox News - Jack Shafer, Politico

Clinton Company Shows Complexity of Family Finances - Stephen Braun, Real Clear Politics
Bill�s Welfare Legacy a Dilemma For Hillary - M. Henneberger, Bloomberg

Dems Try to Fix HC Problem They Made Worse - Byron York, Washington Examiner
Fixing an Unfair Presidential Debate System - Stuart Rothenberg, Roll Call

Making the case for a summer correction- Michael A. Gayed, MarketWatch
India heatwave toll passes 1,000- BBC News

Burundi�s Nkurunziza �invites patriotic citizens� to fund controversial re-election bid- France 24
Cages, watchtower and 37 graves: inside an abandoned migrant camp in Malaysia- Beh Lih Yi, The Guardian

Iraq�s army launches offensive to retake Anbar- Al Jazeera
China to extend offshore military reach to counter �provocations�- Reuters, The Times of India

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE LEBANON DAILY STAR<<<<<<<< http://www.dailystar.com

Leader of al Qaeda in Syria warns Alawite minority: TV
        Germany's Angela Merkel again tops Forbes most powerful women list
EU migration plans under fire from UN chief, member states
        Kerry to meet Iranian minister in Geneva for nuclear talks -State Dept
Russia calls FIFA probe an "illegal" application of US laws
        UN demands action for crimes against journalists
Saudi execution surge 'very disturbing': UN rapporteur
        Video exposes division among Iran officials in nuclear talks
Greece says has begun drawing up agreement with creditors
        France opposes Iran nuclear deal without military site checks

German minister to visit Ukraine amid fears over truce
        Japan nuclear plant obtains final permit needed to restart
The Sino-Indian relationship is bound to remain contentious

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Real News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://therealnews.com/t2/
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Reader Supported News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://readersupportednews.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Activist Post<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.activistpost.com
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Consortium News<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://consortiumnews.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Common Dreams<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.commondreams.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The European Union Times - <<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.eutimes.net/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>THE KYIV POST<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< https://www.kyivpost.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>4th Media<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.4thmedia.org/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>BrasscheckTV Report<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.brasschecktv.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ICH. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/

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Concerns over retroactive law akin to nitpicking, says Tory minister
Tony Clement defends complaint-erasing amendment to budget bill that the federal information commissioner called �perilous precedent�
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/concerns-over-retroactive-law-akin-to-nitpicking-says-tory-minister/

Interesting how reactions differ. To its perpetrator a deed termed a 'perilous precedent' is called 'akin to nit-picking'.

This instance of justifiable action rather than perilous precedent for future actions is at least being publicly debated.

Few Canadians are aware that "Bill C-51 violates Universal Declaration of Human Rights, OSCE finds"
http://thinkpol.ca/2015/05/25/bill-c-51-violates-universal-declaration-of-human-rights-osce-finds/

For whatever reasons, that this is so has not been mentioned by being raised in Parliament nor does Googling find it
mentioned in media. https://www.google.ca/#q=Bill+C-51+violates+Universal+Declaration+of+Human+Rights%2C+OSCE+finds

Is the finding of the OSCE rightfully being ignored as just so much nitpicking by Canadian politicians and Media?

You may believe so - I do not and have worked with others to act, as you may already know.

Will what follows be ignored? Reckon time will tell if another precedent is accepted.

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Subject: Press Release: Senate and Governor General must refuse to sign Bill C-51

A legal analysis by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has moved the Harper Government's anti-terrorism Bill C-51 onto the world stage.

The view of Canadians that Bill C-51 is extreme, threatens privacy rights, individual freedoms and freedom of expression under the Charter is supported internationally. The media outlet Thinkpol reports that the OSCE has concluded:

"The Harper government�s controversial anti-terrorism bill violates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which Canada has ratified, according to legal analysis by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the world�s largest security-oriented intergovernmental organization."

Though passed in the House of Commons, both the Senate and the Governor General have the power to save Canadians from this dictatorial legislation through performing their proper legislative roles as drawn to their attention more than two months ago by the P.C. Party through "An Open Letter Sent to Both the Governor General and the Speaker of the Senate"

Two months ago the PC Party called upon the Speaker of the Senate and the Governor General of Canada to act to protect Canadians against abuse of power by the Harper government threatening Canadian values and freedoms under the pretence of national security. Progressive Canadians believe the Governor General and Senate must refuse to pass Bill C-51 into law to protect Canadian values and Canada's international reputation.

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Tuesday, 26 May 2015

CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST May 26, 2015

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION
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at
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C BCBritish Columbia Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Kitchener-Waterloo Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NATIONAL NEWSWATCH<<<<<<<< http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/

Speculation increasing that 2015 election writ will be dropped in August

10 senators to be referred to RCMP, Auditor General Michael Ferguson says
Adbusters launches �mind bomb� campaign to get Harper out of office � starting with ad during NHL playoffs
Leona Aglukkaq official �can�t do the math� on climate targets for MPs
CPP expansion: Has Stephen Harper flip-flopped on the idea?

Conservatives, Liberals hit closest to the mark with new political ads
        Rampant telecom surveillance conducted with little transparency, oversight
Hill construction hiding former PM Pearson statue
        Senate needs to pass Reform Act � now
Justin Trudeau�s relevance fading in Quebec
        The NDP surge may force a change in strategy
Political Ads for the Elites
        NDP won�t fade like it did in 1988 election, Ed Broadbent says
Have the Tories� electoral changes remade our democracy for the better?
        Are worries about Harper slipping back into power exaggerated?

Will the Orange Crush thing fizzle?
        Better a mock session for new MLAs than a mockery
Rachel Notley�s slimmed-down cabinet a remarkably subversive creation

B.C. Senator Mobina Jaffer slams Bill C-51
        New Lobbyists� Code of Conduct strongly worded, more prohibitive with no mention of �friends�
Rob Jeffery, new CBC board of directors member, worked for PC party
        Court case finds flaws in Canada Post�s plan to end home delivery for urban addresses
Extra Mounties guarding Parliament Hill ring up hotel bills
        Conservative MP Chong�s bill to get bumpy ride in Senate committee
Students, temporary workers hired to help overloaded access-to-info offices
        Deborah Drever says �attempt at humour backfired,� vows to serve as MLA
After a Political Reversal in Alberta, �Anything Seems Possible�
        A third of Canadian�s won�t take advantage of new TFSA limits: poll

Precedent in gun registry case could be used to cover up Duffy scandal
        Nearly a year of coalition bombing, is ISIS at all �degraded�?
Tories, Liberals Concerned Paid NDP Staff Will Hit Campaign Trail
        Liberals Respond To Tory Attack With Ad Promoting �Fairness Plan�
Wynne promises $1 billion for Hamilton LRT line, additional GO train station
        Hot Dog Price Jump Shows Poloz�s Inflation Quandry
Ontario Self-Employment Benefit shuts down in 2016 after funding cut
        Sudbury�s Olivier wants Wynne documentary released
Tories try to kickstart stalled military equipment projects
        Ian Binnie, ex-Supreme Court justice, named special Senate expenses arbiter

High school teacher strikes in Durham, Peel and Sudbury declared illegal
        Catholic archbishop repents for mistreatment of aboriginal children at residential schools
Ottawa to explore ways to give people option to boost Canada Pension Plan
        Terra Incognita: New Ridings, Fewer Incumbents, and the Wild Wild West

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Tories propose voluntary expansion of Canada Pension Plan - Bill Curry & Steven Chase, The Globe & Mail

Court case finds flaws in Canada Post�s plan to end home delivery for urban addresses - Tu Thanh Ha, The Globe & Mail
Kathleen Wynne open to reviewing how teacher contracts negotiated - Rob Ferguson, Toronto Star

Michael Chong�s reform bill in for rough ride at Senate - The Canadian Press, Macleans
Mulcair�s postal vow would cost $250 million a year to keep snail mail alive - Kelly McParland, National Post

Attack ads are the best source of unintended comedy. Why do people hate them? - Robyn Urback, National Post
Harper government looking a more options for savings plans - The Canadian Press, CBC News

Welcome progress being made by feds on veterans� issues: ombudsman says - The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press
NDP calls for federal action after latest Surrey shooting - Peter O'Neil, Vancouver Sun

Stephen Harper�s New Attack Ad Is Out, and It�s Hilariously Bad - Justin Ling, Vice

Rookie Alberta cabinet faces �sky high� expectations - Matt Dyskstra, Edmonton Sun

Canada helps block UN plan to rid world of nukes, citing defence of Israel - Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press
Bill C-51: �No prosperity without security,� Steven Blaney says - Haydn Walters , CBC News

Barrette backtracks on Bill 20, on condition 85% of Quebecers have family doctor by 2017 - Charlie Fidelman, Montreal Gazette
Oilpatch leaders question Alberta NDP�s pick for energy minister - The Canadian Press, Macleans

Kathleen Wynne �disappointed� in NDP delay to get striking teachers back to work - Kristin Rushowy & Robert Benzie, Toronto Star
Wynne�s scrambling on teacher strikes - Editorial, Toronto Sun

What Vancouver can teach Toronto about urban smarts - Martin Regg Cohn, Toronto Star
Don�t expect the Bank of Canada to follow the Fed�s lead on interest rates- Gordon Isfeld, Financial Post

4 things we can learn from our best public pension plans- Adam Mayers, Toronto Star
Magna International moving headquarters to King City, Ont.- Greg Keenan, The Globe & Mail

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Hillary Clinton�s Surprisingly Effective Campaign - Peter Beinart, The Atlantic

Clinton, Blumenthal and Protective Bubbles - John Dickerson, Slate
The 2016 political report: Walker emerges from Southern confab as GOP front-runner - Timothy Carney, Washington Examiner

Can Marco Rubio Make Peace With Conservatives on Immigration? - Ken McIntyre, The Daily Signal
With new EPA water rule, Obama again takes executive action on environment - William Yardley, Los Angeles Times

The stock market is calm. Too calm- Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch
Vatican bank profits soar as it recovers from trading loss and continues Francis� reform- Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press , Winnipeg Free Press

Germany and France agree closer eurozone ties without treaty change- Ian Traynor & Frances Perraudin, The Guardian
Spanish voters shun old parties for promise of change in local polls- France 24

Iraqi and Syrian forces ramp up attacks on ISIL- Al Jazeera

Gunman, 7 other soldiers killed in Tunis barracks shooting- The Associated Press, The Times of India

Nepal one month on: UN calls for more aid- BBC News

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Obama, South Korean president to meet at White House in June
        Police: US airman shoots Wal-Mart workers, kills self
Rocket fired from Gaza Strip lands in southern Israel
        Syria says air support to rebels would be 'aggression'
Iraqi lack of will to fight ISIS has been 'a problem': White House
        Turkey says training of moderate Syrian rebels begins with US
No Iran sanctions relief before end 2015 at best: German envoy
        Poachers kill half Mozambique's elephants in 5 years: survey
China to extend military reach, build lighthouses in disputed waters
        Russia: No date yet for Iran's S-300 air defense missiles

Saudi beheads 88th person, exceeding last year's total
        Egypt allows Gazans to return home through border crossing
Netanyahu offers to resume peace talks with settlement focus, official says
        Varoufakis says Greece committed to reforms, rules out more austerity
China to project its military further and stronger
        Britain and Russia agree to resume talks on Syria
Australia to pass law to strip citizenship for terror crimes

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Problems posting out again - Visit here for yesterdays Digest
CANADIAN DAILY DIGEST May 25, 2015
http://canconcomentary.blogspot.ca/2015/05/canadian-daily-digest-may-25-2015.html

Canada Helps Block UN Plan To Rid World Of Nukes, Citing Israel Defence
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/05/25/canada-helps-block-un-pla_n_7437480.html
.Wondering, is commenting negatively on this action illegal? Seen as criticizing Israel ?

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