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The Cost of 9/11 and the Creation of a National Security Establishment
September 7, 2011
Media Release For Immediate Release September 7, 2011 OTTAWA – The Rideau Institute has released a new report that tabulates, for the first time, the number of additional dollars spent on national security since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The report, called The Cost of 9/11: Tracking the Creation of a National Security […]
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Canada should have eyes, ears in Libya: Dorn
August 31, 2011
“It is critical to have Canadian eyes and ears on the ground [in Libya] in order to make informed decisions,” Walter Dorn said. “We have to evaluate those in charge, provide humanitarian assistance and help build the peace.”
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Michael Byers: “Do we continue with a ‘go it alone’ approach in the Northwest Passage?”
August 29, 2011
Do we continue with a “go it alone” approach in the Northwest Passage and risk confronting the Asian juggernaut? Or do we seek partnerships that could make the Northwest Passage safer and more efficient – for everyone?
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Layton will be second only to Tommy Douglas himself
August 22, 2011
Many political strategists will judge Jack Layton’s achievements by the number of seats he won for his party over the years, but behind those electoral victories was a leader who remained steadfastly committed to his principles above all.
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