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From Russia without loveMystery surrounds Canada's decision to deny a top Russian senator a diplomatic visa. Is the government targetting former Cold Warriors? Oct 2 “Passport Babies” in Canada: Epidemic or exception?Birthright citizenship for foreign babies born in Canada could soon come to an end. After receiving complaints from the medical community about foreign nationals giving birth in the country without paying the bill, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says he wants to stop people taking advanatge of the Canadian immigration system. Mar 16 No protection for Canada’s blue goldWater experts say Canada needs to exert sovereignty over its fresh water to prevent it from being sold for profit. A recently defeated private member's bill indicates Parliament is not ready to take these steps. Mar 16 The curious case of Benamar BenattaHours after the 9-11 attacks, Canadian officials handed him over to U.S. authorities in the middle of the night. He spent the next five years in American custody where he says he was tortured. Now, Benamar Benatta wants answers, and he wants them from the Canadian government. Oct 23 25 years later, Rick Hansen’s dream still in motionWhen Rick Hansen set out on his Man in Motion World Tour, his goal was simply to raise awareness for spinal cord injury. Twenty five years later, the legacy of his marathon continues. Mar 19 Rapping in the raftersThe face of the Anglican Church of Canada is changing, and its future is the rapping, blogging, globetrotting Rev. Kyle Wagner Nov 6 |
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Illegal nuptialsCanada is cracking down on immigration marriage fraud with new legislation that came into effect this year. While some say the new laws are protecting Canadians, others are more skeptical about who it's actually helping. Video
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