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'Stephen Harper has done what he always promised never to do – use unelected officials to counter the will of Parliament and the Canadian public.' - Graham Saul.

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Take two minutes to e-mail Prime Minister Stephen Harper demanding that the Canada Health Act be enforced.

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'The only way to fix the problems is to put it under strict government control.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

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Proposed Ontario law would follow law passed by Quebec last summer to give cell phone users greater protection.

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"Our Tax Dollars - Our Health Centre ... Open the Doors, Turn On All the Lights!'

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This is the first time UFCW Canada union has negotiated a contract specifically for this sector of the workforce.

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'My union does not accept the continued stonewalling by the federal government. We demand that Prime Minister Harper establish an independent public inquiry.' - James Clancy.

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14 young people have taken their lives in the Sarnia area alone this year.

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'It is an appalling indictment of Canada’s Extradition Act that the standards are so low that this pretence of a case against Dr. Diab has been allowed to drag on this long.' - James Clancy.

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HSPBA condemns bargaining tactics by employer - 'an insult to members.'

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Talks continue with new deadline set for Nov. 17 at three work sites in Eastern Ontario.

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The clear majority of older workers planning to retire at the age of 65 from both their job and the labour force.

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'Gross violations of civil liberties by authorities requires that a federal public inquiry be called.' - Paul Cavalluzzo.

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John Pruyn says he was struck, jailed, had his canes knocked away and was not given his leg back until he was released 27 hours later.

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'There will be a major human and economic cost if deficits are eliminated before a real recovery has been achieved.' - Andrew Jackson.

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