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Budget 2012 is expected to be tabled by the Harper government very soon - most likely, maybe, probably. According to John Ibbitson of the Globe and Mail, those in the know are suggesting that Finance Minister Jim Flaherty may actually … Continue reading →

By The Canadian Press IQALUIT, Nunavut - The government of Nunavut says it will reverse two years of deficit budgets to post a small surplus in the coming fiscal year. But that surplus will result from ...

IQALUIT, Nunavut - The government of Nunavut says it will reverse two years of deficit budgets to post a small surplus in the coming fiscal year.

A Conservative politician  has an idea that most Canadians - regardless of political stripe - would probably agree with. In an op-ed column published in the National Post Tuesday, Ontario MPP Randy Hillier explains that  he wants to tie public … Continue reading →

VANCOUVER - Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson is standing by mandatory minimum sentencing legislation, despite a new warning that such laws don't work.

Tough on crime Americans are urging Canadian lawmakers to lighten-up on drug offenders. In an open letter released to media Wednesday, two dozen former U.S. law enforcement professionals are asking Stephen Harper to reconsider passage of Bill C-10 which would impose … Continue reading →

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is heading to the Arctic in the dead of winter to add some heft to his promise to boost aboriginal education.

TORONTO , Feb. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - RTDNA Canada - The Association of Electronic Journalists is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 RTDNA Lifetime Achievement Awards in each of our four regions. ...

(Reuters) - The Canadian province of Ontario's review of its pioneering green energy program will not alter controversial rules that require local content for all projects, the province's energy minister said on Wednesday.

(Reuters) - The Canadian province of Ontario's review of its pioneering green energy program will not alter controversial rules that require local content for all projects, the province's energy minister said on Wednesday. In an interview with Reuters, Energy Minister Chris Bentley said the review will be complete by the …

In some ways the New Democrats are still Canada's third party. The NDP released membership numbers Tuesday claiming to  have 128,351 card-carrying members across the country. That's an increase of about 45,000 members since the start of the leadership campaign … Continue reading →

By Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press OTTAWA - The federal government is stepping up its rhetoric to justify plans to cut public pension benefits, but remains silent on how it will address seniors' ...

OTTAWA - The federal government is stepping up its rhetoric to justify plans to cut public pension benefits, but remains silent on how it will address seniors' poverty.

* Budget will ensure steps to protect retirement income* No cuts to current benefitsFeb 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian government willexplain in its spring budget how it plans to reform a keypension program ...

Nabors 4Q 2011 Continuing Operations EPS $0.52, Excluding Noncash Charge

HAMILTON, Bermuda , Feb. 21, 2012 /CNW/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR - News) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011. The Company's net income from continuing operations was ...