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Will tax measures benefiting all families benefit federal political leaders?

Will tax measures benefiting all families benefit federal political leaders?

Harper would qualify for the maximum $2,000 tax credit if he split his $327,000 income with his wife, Laureen.
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Harper talks of Iran's tyranny, as protesters denounce his visit

“We are committed to a day when Iran can be free from tyranny,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper in an address to members of Vancouver’s Iranian community in Coast Coal Harbor Hotel's ballroom, as...
Harper to ask Parliament to extend, expand mission against ISIL

Harper to ask Parliament to extend, expand mission against ISIL

On at least two occasions recently, Defence Minister Jason Kenney has mused that CF−18s could be asked to fly strike missions against extremist targets in Syria.
Harper shoots down critics of his gun remarks

Harper shoots down critics of his gun remarks; calls vigilante idea 'absurd'

Harper denounced his critics as confused rabble rousers who don’t like gun owners.
Harper government spies on hundreds of protests and peaceful events

Harper government tracking hundreds of peaceful protests

"Don’t be fearful of us—we just want to become a part of larger Canada,” said Chief Joe Alphonse of Tsilhqot’in Nation
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“Oilblood” re-imagines Harper with Baroque vengeance

Adam Hill's “Oilblood” recaptures the spirit of Baroque vengeance, but this time it's put in service of Mother Nature herself.

Defend Our Climate rallies underway across Canada

Communities across Canada are organizing rallies today to send a message to Ottawa about climate change.
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Canadian Taxpayers Fund Harper’s $65,000 Keystone XL Advertising Trip

Recently revealed documents show Stephen Harper's recent trip to New York to promote the Keystone XL pipeline cost Canadian taxpayers more than $65,000.

We've never seen anything like it

Canadians are speaking up in their tens of thousands against extreme U.S.-driven Internet Censorship proposals in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Why Stand Up For Science?

Scientists invite their supporters to "Stand up for science" at a rally September 16 at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 11 to 1. What does Harper have against basic science research?