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SmartVote: Consumer Groups Press Parties for Commitments

April 27, 2011

The Canadians Consumer Initiative (CCI), a group of four leading consumer groups, are asking the political parties for commitments on the voice of consumers, telecommunications, financial services, copyright and food safety. What follows is the detailed questionnaire sent to five parties, and the responses received to date.

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SmartVote: Stop playing politics with asbestos, union and health groups tell Harper

April 26, 2011

“Canada is becoming known as an immoral asbestos pusher and as an enemy of global public health,” said Kathleen Ruff, senior human rights adviser to the Rideau Institute. “This is not the role Canadians want to play in the world.”

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Avec peu de chances de réussite, la mission de formation en Afghanistan risque de causer de nombreuses pertes humaines

April 11, 2011

Le projet du gouvernement de prolonger la mission des Forces canadiennes en Afghanistan doit faire l’objet d’un débat public, affirme un rapport publié par le Centre canadien des politiques alternatives et l’Institut Rideau.

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SmartVote: Afghan Training Mission Has High Risk of Casualties, Low Chance of Success

April 11, 2011

The government’s plan to extend the Canadian Forces mission in Afghanistan deserves a public debate, argues a new report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Rideau Institute.

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