CADMAN AFFAIR (as of Aug 30)

PM cross-examined in suit against Liberal Party
Tim Naumetz. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.7

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080830.CADMAN30/TPStory/TPNational/Politics/



PM's libel suit could be put on hold if the writ drops
Anonymous. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://www.thespec.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/427225



Harper's lawyer rejects expert in Cadman case
Tim Naumetz. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.18

FULL TEXT
http://register.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/488034



Harper lawyer wants judge to toss out expert's opinion
Tim Naumetz. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.4

FULL TEXT
http://news.therecord.com/article/407249

WHAT? CRAZY RIGHT WING BULLIES AREN'T A GOOD THING ANYMORE?!

Conservative ideology is in decline
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. AA.8

FULL TEXT
http://register.thestar.com/comment/article/487994

CUTS TO ARTS FUNDING (as of Aug 30)

Ottawa fires back at N.L. plan to cover arts cuts
Anonymous. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. C.2

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/arts/article/374744



Ottawa slashes grants for new media
James Bradshaw. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080829.wcuts30/BNStory/National/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20080829.wcuts30

ELECTION NEWS (as of Aug 30)

Oct. 14 election likely, PMO officials say
Joan Bryden. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/374665



Public 'not in mood for an election'
Thana Dharmarajah. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/374610



Where is the leadership?
Anonymous. Oakville Beaver. Oakville, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. 1

FULL TEXT
http://www.oakvillebeaver.com/opinions/article/202096



A cold calculation of prime ministerial proportions
Jeffrey Simpson. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.21

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080829.wcosimp30/BNStory/specialComment/home?cid=al_gam_mostemail



Gentlemen, start your coffins. This election's a snore ... or is it?
Lawrence Martin. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. F.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080830.MARTIN30//TPStory/National



PM's plan for Oct. 14 vote hits snag
Brian Laghi, Daniel Leblanc. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080830.ELECTION30/TPStory/



The request she can't refuse
Patrick Monahan. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.19

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080830.COESSAY30//TPStory/Comment



Why Harper decided to take control of election timing
Jane Taber. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080829.wharper30/BNStory/National/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20080829.wharper30



Election anticipation spikes NDP retreat
Daniel Nolan. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/427393



Harper talks turkey; Thanksgiving election likely as PM poised to call the vote
Joan Bryden. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://www.thespec.com/article/427239



In Ottawa, a week of heavy jockeying
Linda Diebel. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. ID.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/News/article/487967



Oct. 14 election likely, Tories say; But Canadian Jewish Congress urges Harper to avoid date as it falls during festival of Sukkot
Allan Woods, Bruce Campion-Smith. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/488052



PM key to Tory strategy; Public's perception of him as decisive leader could lead to majority government Pollster
bruce campion-smith. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/488050



Get ready for Oct. 14 vote
Allan Woods, Bruce Campion-Smith. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ont.: Aug 30, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://news.therecord.com/article/407218

CHILD CARE

Harper government's child-care agenda has failed
Catherine Fife. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://news.therecord.com/Opinions/article/406654

ARTS CUTS (as of Aug 29)

Newfoundland to cover federal cuts to the arts
James Bradshaw. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.7

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080829.NATS29-1/TPStory/TPNational/Politics/



Tories' arts cuts spark ire in Quebec
Chantal Hebert. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.19

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/487496



Concerns simmer about cuts to arts
Anonymous. Tribune. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. 27

FULL TEXT
http://www.guelphtribune.ca/news/article/141458

NEVER TRUST A GUY WHO SAYS "TRUST ME"!

Tories launch pre-campaign TV ads; Harper shown as 'on side of ordinary people'
Bruce Campion-Smith. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.21

FULL TEXT
http://register.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/487485

ENVIRONMENT (as of Aug 29)

NDP calls for water strategy
Nicole Visschedyk. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/374119



Debate Shifts to Grits' Green Plan
Doug Hallett. Tribune. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. 14

FULL TEXT
http://www.guelphtribune.ca/news/article/141441



Liberals to air carbon tax at meeting in Winnipeg
Mia Rabson. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://winnipegfreepress.com/local/story/4219480p-4812863c.html

BUT STEVE, TRUDEAU WAS A CLASSY GUY...AND HE HAD BETTER HAIR

Dion, Harper already sparring; Tories 'very right-wing'; Liberals 'farthest to left' since the Trudeau era
Richard Brennan Bruce Campion-Smith. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.19

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/487499



Harper uses Trudeau's name to slam Dion
Steven Chase, Campbell Clark. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080829.welection29/BNStory/National/home

POSSIBLE ELECTION (as of Aug 29)

Back to the polls we go
Anonymous. Ancaster News. Ancaster, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. 8

FULL TEXT
http://www.dundasstarnews.com/opinions/article/141233



Major parties ready for election this fall
Anonymous. Ancaster News. Ancaster, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. 6

FULL TEXT
http://www.dundasstarnews.com/news/article/141230



Byelection remains uncertain; Opposition parties suggest Tories running scared; bringing down own government only further proof
LISA VARANO. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/374211



Canadians may want change of government: poll; Fall election may hold perils for Harper
Terry Pedwell. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/374127



Liberals' fortunes could be reviving in Quebec
CHANTAL HEBERT. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/Opinions/article/374148



Six reasons Harper should call an election
National Post Published: Friday, August 29, 2008

FULL TEXT
http://www.nationalpost.com/rss/story.html?id=755963



Canadians lukewarm for Tories, poll shows
Terry Pedwell. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://www.thespec.com/article/426606



PM to meet with Duceppe, Layton as vote call looms; Launch of election campaign expected as early as next week, pre-empting three by-elections
Allan Woods. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.19

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/487498



Snap election okay, poll says
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.19

FULL TEXT
http://register.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/487495



Taking aim at Harper best bet for Liberals
Scott Reid. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. AA.6

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/487435



Greens Fume Over Possible General Election
Doug Hallett. Tribune. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 29, 2008. p. 3

FULL TEXT
http://www.guelphtribune.ca/news/article/141464



Campaign all set for takeoff?
David Akin, Andrew Mayeda. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/story/4219663p-4812861c.html



Harper 'fixing' federal election date
Anonymous. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 29, 2008. p. A.13

FULL TEXT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/westview/story/4219594p-4812886c.html

HOW CAN THE TORIES WIN WITH THE JACKSON 5 AGAINST THEM?!!?

ABORTION (as of Aug 28)

Bring abortion issue before Parliament
Anonymous. The Leader. Surrey, B.C.: Aug 28, 2008. p. 8

FULL TEXT
http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/opinion/letters/27624384.html

CUTS TO ARTS FUNDING (as of Aug 28)

Protesters, Commons, Kain decry arts cuts
James Bradshaw. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. R.3

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080828.wcuts28/BNStory/Entertainment/home



Quebec artists protest federal Tories' cuts
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. E.10

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/486787

LISTERIA PROBLEMS

Listeria tragedy a wild card in coming election: Pollster
Joan Bryden, Bruce Cheadle. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.7

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/373722



Ottawa vows to hire 58 more food inspectors
Bill Curry. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. pg. A.11

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080828.MEATPOLICY28/TPStory/TPNational/?page=rss&id=GAM.20080828.MEATPOLICY28

ENVIRONMENT IN THE ELECTION (as of Aug 28)

Price of gas would rise under Grit or Tory plans, say experts
David Akin. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://winnipegfreepress.com/canada/story/4219127p-4812433c.html

TORIES REALLY DO HAVE AN AGENDA...AND THEY MIGHT HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT

Tories must expect to be judged on what they believe
JAMES TRAVERS. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/Opinions/article/373725

WHO NEEDS POLICIES OR ARGUMENTS WHEN YOU'VE GOT LOADS OF CASH!

Flush with cash, Tories ramp up TV ad campaign
Campbell Clark. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. pg. A.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080828.welection28/BNStory/National/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20080828.welection28

Abstract (Summary)
When the law was proposed, Mr. [Stephen Harper] explained the purpose was to take away a prime minister's power to surprise. "Fixed election dates prevent governments from calling snap elections for short-term political advantage," he said in May, 2006. "They level the playing field for all parties and the rules are clear for everybody."



The Grits won't die - they'll just fade away
Tom Flanagan. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080828.wcoelection0828/BNStory/National



Former top aide says it's part of a master plan; Liberals aren't buying it
Richard Brennan. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://register.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/486853



PM aiming election at Grits: ex-chief
Joan Bryden. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://winnipegfreepress.com/canada/story/4219128p-4812437c.html

ELECTION SPECULATION (as of Aug 28)http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif

Harper hints of election
Anonymous. Penticton Western News. Penticton, B.C.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/pentictonwesternnews/news/27637099.html



Just call the stupid thing and get it over with
Margaret Wente. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. pg. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080828.wcowent28/BNStory/specialComment/home



Manufacturing a crisis
The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. pg. A.14

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080828.EELECTION28//TPStory/Editorials



A snap election? Bring it on now!
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. AA.6

FULL TEXT
http://register.thestar.com/comment/article/486766



Liberals 'reasonably ready' for campaign; Top planner concedes timing of election has surprised party
Allan Woods. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.23

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/486852



Mixed opinions on fall election
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. AA.7

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/486685



Candidates ready for election call
Keith Vass. Victoria News. Victoria, B.C.: Aug 28, 2008. p. 1

FULL TEXT
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/victorianews/news/27639579.html



Fall election? Ho hum
Anonymous. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/westview/story/4219052p-4812450c.html



Parties brace for election call
Mary Agnes Welch. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://winnipegfreepress.com/canada/story/4219122p-4812375c.html



What dysfunction?
Anonymous. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/westview/story/4219050p-4812442c.html

SWITCHING THE BAVARIAN SAUSAGE AND BEER STEINS FOR A DOUBLE-DOUBLE AND PRAIRIE OYSTERS

Artists compare Harper to Hitler
Sylvain Larocque. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 28, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/373687

CAN THE POTTIE-MOUTH AND DEAL WITH THE ISSUE!

Shift Happens

Walrus Magazine, Ken Alexander, Sept 2008 issue

FULL TEXT
http://www.walrusmagazine.com/articles/2008.09-sightings-shift-happens-ken-alexander-stephane-dion-carbon-tax/

Flanagan Reveals Tory Plan to Win Through Bankrupting the Oposition

Harper aims to crush Liberals, says former adviser

Globe and Mail, Aug 27, 2008

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080827.welectionwhy0827/BNStory/National/home

CHRISTIAN ABORTION AGENDA (as of Aug 27)

Harper's abortion ploy
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. AA.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/485973

CUTS TO THE ARTS (as of Aug 27)

Harper defends cuts to federal arts programs
James Bradshaw. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. R.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080827.HARPER27/TPStory/Entertainment



Kain appeals to Harper for help; Think-tank details culture's giant economic impact as opposition MPs launch review of arts funding
Martin Knelman. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. E.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/486105



Opposition accuses Tories of censorship in arts funding cuts
Tim Naumetz. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://news.therecord.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/405455

ELECTION (as of Aug 27)

Don't expect Jean to stand between Harper and election
CHANTAL HEBERT. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.10

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/Opinions/article/373239



Fall election coming: PM; Federal byelections -- including one in Guelph -- may not take place
Anonymous. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/373224



Ready, set ... election?
Reid Robinson. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.14

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080827.COLETTS27-8//TPStory/Comment



Federal election rhetoric growing stronger
Anonymous. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.thespec.com/News/article/425500



PM's poll talk sounds like hypocrisy; Fall vote would contradict Tories' fixed election date law
Andrew Dreschel. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.17

FULL TEXT
http://www.thespec.com/Opinions/article/425546



PM will get his wish for October vote
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/486185



Harper almost pulling election plug
Joan Bryden. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 27, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/story/4218645p-4811873c.html

ENVIRONMENT (as of Aug 26)

Liberal leader defends carbon tax
Melissa Hancock. Times. Cambridge, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. 1

FULL TEXT
http://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news/article/140836



Is the Liberal 'Green Shift' Plan a Good Idea or Not?
Anonymous. Tribune. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. 8

FULL TEXT
http://www.guelphtribune.ca/news/article/140798

TRUST US, WE WOULDN'T THINK OF CRIMINALIZING ABORTION

Tories to toughen penalties for violence against pregnant women; Critics say it is a roundabout way of outlawing abortion
Allan Woods. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.7

FULL TEXT
http://news.therecord.com/article/404888



Tories act to avoid abortion fight; Government proposal intended to supplant private member's bill on harming fetuses
Allan Woods. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/485495

ELECTION IS A COMING (as of AUG 26)

Power struggle continues; Dion and Harper locked in battle of wills over timing of next federal election
Joan Bryden. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.6

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/372754



Conservatives say they'll be ready for election
Jeremy Deutsch. Kamloops This Week. Kamloops, B.C.: Aug 26, 2008. p. 7

FULL TEXT
http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_thompson_nicola/kamloopsthisweek/news/27482519.html



Gung-ho for a fall vote - but why?
Chantal Hebert. Telegraph-Journal. Saint John, N.B.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/search/article/397057



Harper ups ante on election ultimatum
Campbell Clark. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080826.welection26/BNStory/National/home



Minority fall this fall?
Bill Phillips. The Prince George Free Press. Prince George, B.C.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.8

FULL TEXT
http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/pgfreepress/opinion/27464519.html



Dion too busy to meet with PM; Liberals won't be pressured to adhere to Tory timetable
Bruce Campion-Smith. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.thehamiltonspectator.com/article/425080



Election call still up in the air; Dion, Harper in power struggle over federal election timing
Anonymous. The Times - Transcript. Moncton, N.B.: Aug 26, 2008. p. C.1

FULL TEXT
http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/search/article/397240



Election call step closer as Dion puts off meeting
Bruce Campion-Smith. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.1

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/article/485494

BERNIER AND THE COMMITTEE (as of Aug 26)

Move to compel Bernier's testimony could hasten call for federal election
Tim Naumetz. Daily Mercury. Guelph, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.6

FULL TEXT
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/372758



Government challenged over Bernier affair
The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080826.NATS26SB/TPStory/?query=bernier+challenge

VOTE TORY....A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

Scott slams Tory tactic
Marc Hudon. Daily Gleaner. Fredericton, N.B.: Aug 26, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/397074



Political flyers not wanted
Anonymous. The Leader. Surrey, B.C.: Aug 26, 2008. p. 9

FULL TEXT
http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/opinion/letters/27497379.html

Cuts to Arts Funding (as of Aug 15)

Ottawa to axe five more arts and culture programs
James Bradshaw. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.cirpa.ca/Page.asp?PageID=122&ContentID=1313&SiteNodeID=212



Want a 'culture of innovation'? Fund our artists
Ian Rae. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.15

FULL TEXT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080815.wcoculture15/BNStory/specialComment/home

Sue Any Potential Threat (as of Aug 15)

Harper's legal action reminiscent of despot
Rodney Venis. Prince George Citizen. Prince George, B.C.: Aug 15, 2008. p. 4

FULL TEXT
http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/20080814146549/opinion/editorials/harper-39s-legal-action-reminiscent-of-despot.html

Environment (as of Aug 15)

Harper takes aim at Liberal Green Shift policy, says it will kill the economy
Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008 | 8:07 PM ET
Canadian Press: Chris Morris, THE CANADIAN PRESS

FULL TEXT
http://www.cbc.ca/cp/national/080814/n0814107A.html

In-And-Out Scandal (as of Aug 15)

Turmoil at ethics hearing
Glen McGregor. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://www.nationalpost.com/scripts/story.html?id=725921



We need clear ad rules before election, MP says; Opposition fears Tories will again use 'in-and-out' transactions if potential legal action not settled
Glen McGregor. The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=ae7bd3ea-b97d-4b0f-8376-6785db5d20a4



Ex-Tory, ethics committee spar over his turn to speak
Anonymous. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.9

FULL TEXT
http://www.thespec.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/419025



Tories' tactics insult democracy
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. AA.4

FULL TEXT
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/478814



Conservative's outburst jars ethics hearing
Tim Naumetz. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/story/4213290p-4805885c.html



Tories forcing vote to duck scandal: opposition
Mia Rabson. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/v-archive/index.html

Potential Election Soon (as of Aug 15)

Harper hints he may trigger fall election
Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008 | 6:53 PM ET
Canadian Press: Tara Brautigam, THE CANADIAN PRESS

FULL TEXT:
http://www.cbc.ca/cp/national/080814/n081497A.html



Stephen Harper hints at coming election
Anonymous. Nanaimo Daily News. Nanaimo, B.C.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.3

FULL TEXT
http://www.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/news/nation/story.html?id=e64bd738-59bd-4805-9ef5-1883ec3738e6



Get ready for a fall vote
Don Martin. National Post. Don Mills, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.5

FULL TEXT
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=726082



PM hints at coming election
Jack Branswell, Juliet O'Neill. Star - Phoenix. Saskatoon, Sask.: Aug 15, 2008. p. B.9

FULL TEXT
http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/national/story.html?id=757006e2-0e27-423c-9e55-616d6963152a



Harper makes it clear he's ready to go anytime
MARTY KLINKENBERG in FrederiCton. Telegraph-Journal. Saint John, N.B.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.1

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http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/actualites/article/385513



Harper talking fall election; But opposition say it's the Tories who are to blame
Anonymous. The Province. Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.14

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http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=19388bdb-e152-400c-b676-8ece31f4a859



Harper hints at fall election May bring down own government
Anonymous. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.9

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http://www.thespec.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/419023



'I was rooked' by the movers; Harper suggests he'll engineer own defeat as minority Parliament turns 'dysfunctional'
Tonda MacCharles. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.1

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http://www.thestar.com/article/478957



PM threatens fall election
Tara Brautigam. Waterloo Region Record. Kitchener, Ont.: Aug 15, 2008. p. A.1

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http://news.therecord.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/399088

HARPER'S ENVIRO POLICY WILL LEAD TO MORE OF THIS!!!

Mutated fish causes stir over oil-sands health risks

The Canadian Press
August 20, 2008

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080820.FISH20/TPStory/?query=fish

ELECTION

Harper may 'make a judgment' about Parliament

The Canadian Press, August 14, 2008 at 12:41 PM EDT

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080814.wharperelection0814/BNStory/National/home

Harper hints at triggering election

www.cbc.ca, Thursday, Aug 14, 2008, 1:10pm ET

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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/08/14/harper-election.html

CULTURAL FUNDING

'Left-winger' stands up for arts funding
Avi Lewis. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. AA.8

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http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/477989

Abstract (Summary)
Having worked outside Canada for almost two years, I wassurprised that the Prime Minister's Office was still following my career. But there I was, singled out in a leaked memo, as a "general radical" undeserving of public funding, an "ideological activist" who should never have received money from the government to promote a Canadian documentary at foreign film festivals.

Last week, the Stephen Harper government axed two programs - PromArt and Trade Routes - that helped promote Canadian culture abroad. Also targeted, as grant recipients who would "raise the eyebrows of any typical Canadian," were "left-wing columnist" Gwynne Dyer, and "wealthy rock star" Tal Bachman, son of Randy.

Stoking taxpayer outrage may be politically expedient, but it's cheap. This is not about who can afford airfare for foreign jaunts - and I was hardly on a vacation - it's about whether or not we can afford to support our artists abroad. I am among many Canadians who believe we can. And that's exactly the point of drowning out the policy conversation with a water cooler's worth of bubbling resentment.



The politics of culture
Anonymous. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. AA.6

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http://www.thestar.com/article/477994

Abstract (Summary)
The cause of the government's sudden dyspepsia appears to be a handful of grants doled out by the foreign affairs department. In a leaked internal document, Gwynne Dyer, who received $3,000 to give lectures on Canadian foreign policy in Cuba, is characterized "a left-wing columnist and author who has plenty of money to travel on his own." (In fact, Dyer says, he travelled to Cuba at the invitation of the Canadian foreign affairs department, which offered to pay his travel costs.)

POLLS

Tories may face trouble in fall election: poll; Survey shows Conservatives, Liberals in dead heat nationally, but Grits pull ahead in Ontario, Quebec
Anonymous. The Times - Transcript. Moncton, N.B.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. C.9

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http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/newstoday/article/article/384249

Abstract (Summary)
For the Liberals, who seem increasingly bullish about forcing an election this fall, Walker said the poll suggests the time is ripe to pull the plug on Harper's minority government.



New poll puts federal Liberals ahead in Ontario, Quebec
Joan Bryden. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. A.18

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http://www.thestar.com/Comment/article/478140

Abstract (Summary)
In Quebec, the Liberals appeared to be benefiting most from a collapse in support for the Bloc Quebecois. Liberals were at 30 per cent, virtually tied with the Bloc at 29 per cent, followed by the Tories at 24 per cent, the Greens at 8 per cent and the NDP at 6 per cent.

THE IN-AND-OUT SCANDAL

Ex-Tory candidate yells at ethics committee

Thursday, August 14, 2008 | 3:02 PM ET, The Canadian Press

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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/08/14/tory-inout.html

Ad execs say they worried about the legality of Tory campaign ad system
Tim Naumetz. Telegraph-Journal. Saint John, N.B.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. A.5

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http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/384100



A step back
The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. A.14

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080814.EJUDGE14//TPStory/Editorials

Abstract (Summary)
As an opposition politician, Mr. [Stephen Harper] argued that the nation's judiciary had been tainted by politically motivated appointments. As Prime Minister, he initially made good on his promise to introduce transparency into the Supreme Court appointment process by holding a public hearing in February, 2006, after selecting Mr. Justice Marshall Rothstein as his nominee. This was a vast improvement over the previous government's charade of a hearing.



Tories trigger outcry for jilting Commons hearing
Campbell Clark. The Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. A.1

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080814.ADS14/TPStory/National

Abstract (Summary)
"I don't know the reasons. ... What if somebody's on vacation? What if somebody had a heart attack? What if somebody needs a kidney replacement? Or dialysis?" said Tory MP Gary Goodyear, the party's apparent point man on the committee.



Tories ignored subpoenas, MPs told; Campaign agent says he was instructed by party not to testify at ad hearings
Anonymous. The Times - Transcript. Moncton, N.B.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. C.9

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http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/newstoday/article/384248

Abstract (Summary)
The chair of the Commons ethics committee also identified a fourth former Conservative campaign agent who informed a House official that he and others who worked on the 2006 election campaign were instructed by the party not to testify.



'Hold tight,' ad buyer urged; Conservative party discouraged executive from checking rules with government agency
Richard Brennan. Toronto Star. Toronto, Ont.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. A.18

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http://www.thestar.com/Comment/article/478141

Abstract (Summary)
"Hold tight ... we may not want anyone talking to them," Andrew Kumpf, an executive with Retail Media, was told in a Dec. 6, 2005, email from Perry Miele, one of the architects of the Tories' advertising campaign.

"A business transaction is really what it was," said [Steve Halicki], who ran in York South-Weston, adding that just having the so-called advertising money sit in the account meant his campaign could apply for a 60 per cent rebate after the election. His was one of the ridings Elections Canada refused to reimburse.

Sean Kilpatrick the canadian press Steve Halicki, who lost for the Conservatives in York South-Weston in 2006, said his party's ad money transfer was a "business transaction."



EDITORIAL - Tories in contempt
Anonymous. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. A.10

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http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/editorial/story/4212487p-4805260c.html

Abstract (Summary)
A recent report by the Centre for the Study of Democracy at Queen's University has recommended boosting the powers of parliamentary committees. Among other things, strong committees would give MPs meaningful roles, the report said, noting the committees also need more resources so they can do their jobs effectively.



'It was a boycott of our committee': MP
Tim Naumetz. Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg, Man.: Aug 14, 2008. pg. A.7

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http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/story/4212621p-4805301c.html

Abstract (Summary)
Three Conservative campaign agents ignored summonses they received more than a week ago to appear at a Commons inquiry into the Tory "in and out" advertising affair, MPs were told Wednesday.

[Paul Szabo] also read from a report prepared by the committee's chief clerk that quoted another official agent, Marc Duval, saying he and others had been told to stay away. "He informed me that the party has told them to decline all invitations," the report quoted Duval as saying. Duval, who was the campaign agent for Tory MP Luc Harvey, could not be reached by summons-bearing bailiffs after that because he left for vacation, said Szabo.

"It sets a terrible precedent for the committee, that people can just thumb their noses at us," said NDP MP Pat Martin. "Somebody co-ordinated this, it was a boycott of our committee."