CAN THE POTTIE-MOUTH AND DEAL WITH THE ISSUE!

Shift Happens

Walrus Magazine, Ken Alexander, Sept 2008 issue

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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



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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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



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

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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

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



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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

FULL TEXT
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

FULL TEXT
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

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



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

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