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By Peter Shyba
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff made headlines March 28 when he announced the proposed Canadian Learning Passport, a Liberal platform piece that promises $4,000-$6,000 to potential post-secondary students. This part of the Liberal platform has been widely publicized by Ignatieff in the lead-up to the May 2 election. The Liberal Party motto for this initiative, “if… Continue reading Federal election brings focus to students
By Peter Shyba
The impact of obesity on Canadians is expanding faster than their waistbands. According to Statistics Canada, over half the country’s population is now considered either overweight or obese. The Public Health Agency of Canada estimated that in 2005 obesity-related conditions alone accounted for over $4 billion in direct and indirect costs to the health care… Continue reading Canadian fat tax brings super-sized debate