Political Games Vs. War Games

The issue of Afghan detainees that has dominated House of Commons debate for well over a year, has finally reached a tipping point that could severely alter the course of Canada’s national security and parliamentary politics.
In an unprecedented move yesterday, Speaker Peter Miliken said that “Parliament has the right to ask for all documents held […]

Posted on April 28th, 2010 by NCC Staff in NCC Blog
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It is that time of year again!!

Yes - the dreaded tax season is upon us where we all have to dutifully file our tax returns. This is when we realize just how much money our government takes out of our pockets, and it is not pretty at all!
Most Canadians have gone through a tough couple of years with the economic challenges […]

Posted on April 27th, 2010 by NCC Staff in NCC Blog
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Sometimes common sense is in really short supply!

Have you have been following the private member’s bill from Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla that was seconded by none other than Bob Rae? You can read a good article from Peter Worthington on this issue by clicking here.
Bill C428 is an example of the real stupidity of some of our elected officials: Reduce the 10 […]

Posted on April 13th, 2010 by NCC Staff in NCC Blog
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Another reason to get rid of $1.95 per vote political subsidy

Have any of you caught the start of the cross country tour that Bloc leader Gilles Duceppe has kicked off in Newfoundland?  You can read an article about it here.
For years the National Citizens Coalition has advocated for the elimination of the $1.95 per vote political subsidy that is paid to each federal political party […]

Posted on April 8th, 2010 by NCC Staff in NCC Blog
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More Federal Members of Parliament?

Just what we do not need- more government officials!! You can read the article here.

I realize that due to population growth, there is talk about adding additional MP’s to make the regional seat distribution more equitable for Ontario, BC and Alberta. Based on the population growth in those provinces, this notion makes sense mathematically- but […]

Posted on April 1st, 2010 by NCC Staff in NCC Blog
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