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New plan by AFN seeks reforms to create a better relationship with federal governement

January 21 2013 // News

In a document obtained by the Globe and Mail, the Assembly of First Nations is asking for reforms that include inclusion during equalization talks, as well as the right to review legislation that harmfully impacts their communities.

New corruption squad may not make difference, says former city number 2

January 20 2013 // News

Montreal City Hall

The creation of another corruption squad in Montreal may not have the effect it is meant to have, says a former Montreal executive in parliament.

According to the Gazette, Jean Fortier described to the one of the daily’s reporters that corruption extended beyond the construction industry.

January 18, 2013

January 18 2013 // News

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Let’s talk puck…for a change

January 17 2013 // News

Hockey is back. Let us rejoice. 

January 17, 2013

January 17 2013 // News

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CJLO News - January 15 2013

January 15 2013 // News
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New committee formed to save Lachine Hospital

January 14 2013 // News

The ``Save our Lachine Hospital`` committee threatened to go to court to prevent the provincial government from taking the institution away from the McGill University Health Centre.

According to the Gazette the Lachine borough mayor stated that he and the committee are more than willing to go to court.

He also stated that he has encouraged Lachine residents to sign their names in an online petition.

The committee was formed after the Quebec Health Minister decided to transform the institution into a local health network of the French language.

Donors have decided to put their contributions to a halt due to the uncertainty of the institution`s future.

CJLO News - January 14 2013

January 14 2013 // News
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Applebaum denies investigation rumors, creates new squad

January 13 2013 // News

Montreal mayor, Michael Applebaum could be the next big name in municipal politics to be investigated by the Charbonneau Commission.

In a report by Le Devoir obtained by The Gazette, Applebaum is under investigation over questionable real estate transactions he may have been involved in while he was mayor of NDG-Cote-des-Neiges.

The report by the French paper goes into detail on real estate deals that required zoning changes in the borough before Applebaum became mayor last November.

Homosexual men encouraged to donate blood in Canada

January 13 2013 // News

Changes may be seen in Canadian Blood Services restrictions for homosexual men.

According to CBC News, Canadian Blood Services wants to change one of their oldest policies that would allow homosexual men to donate their own blood.

The new proposal would allow homosexual men who haven’t had sexual relations with another man in the last five years to donate. That is a change over the ban of donations from men who’ve been with other men. Canadian Blood Services have received a lot of criticism for their restrictions.

January 11, 2013

January 11 2013 // News

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January 10, 2013

January 10 2013 // News

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UN independent expert wants meaningful dialogue between the government and aboriginal leaders

January 9 2013 // News

United Nations Nominates Next Secretary-General

A United Nations independent expert is calling on the Canadian government to have meaningful dialogue with aboriginal leaders, reports the UN News Centre.

Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples James Anaya is pleased with the planned meeting set for January eleven.

Concordia researchers fear effects of funding cuts to scientific research

January 8 2013 // News

The Quebec government’s plans to cut funding for scientific research in universities have left researchers and administrators worried.

According to The Link, the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies will see a decrease from $50 million to $35 million.

The cuts are due to the ending of the Stratégie québécoise de la recherche et de l’innovation

A new national research policy will provide new funding, but is only to be revealed in 2013-2014.

The European Union reaches record high unemployment rates

January 8 2013 // News

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As of November 26 million people in the European Union are unemployed, with nearly a full percentage increase from last year of the continent’s jobless rate at 10.7 percent.

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