Today's essential political reads:
1) Did Canada commit a war crime in Afghanistan? The Opposition wants an inquiry but the government says Colvin's version of events has 'incredible holes.'. The whistleblower is under attack; 'his career is toast.' Canada's top soldier at the time denies there's a smoking gun. The Prime Minister's upcoming trip to China has been undermined. No matter what Canadian news source you prefer, it's following this story today. Some of the many columns: Martin, Riley, Dentandt, Hébert. A couple of editorials here and here. The Globe and Mail reporter who's been tracking this for years also weighs in on video.
2) The Public Safety Minister says Canadians who go abroad and join terrorist organizations could be prosecuted in Canada.
3) The Nisga'a First Nation will now allow its citizens to own their own property. The National Post's editorial board is pleased.
4) Should Italian-Canadians receive an apology or be compensated for what happend to them during World War Two? One Bloc MP is now arguing: What's the difference between that and the experiences of Quebeckers caught up in the FLQ crisis?
5) B.C. begins to follow Ontario's lead on HST exemptions.
6) Simpson calls the idea of a nuclear deal with India a dog that didn't bark. Meanwhile, Canada's raising the liability limit for nuclear accidents.
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- UPDATED - Happy #CharterDay, everyone! (Just don't suggest amending it to mark the occasion!)
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- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
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- UPDATED - Orders of the Day - So, whatever happened to the Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards?
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- Update: So, about that ban on inducements by non-resident non-Canadians ...
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March (69)
- Event liveblog: Justin Trudeau vs. Patrick Brazeau
- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
- Farewell, Angelo Persichilli: PMO loses its sixth director of communications in six years
- Orders of the Day - Fix teleprompters, ministers! There's an Economic Action! Plan to tout!
- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
- Committee Recap: Elections Canada looking into 800 complaints covering 200 ridings: Chief Electoral Officer
- Orders of the Day - Happy Budget/Chief Electoral Officer Speaks Out On Robocalls Day!
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- UPDATED - NDP MP launches privilege complaint over government's non-answer on the Office of Religious Freedom
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February (70)
- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
- Orders of the Day - If those caucus room walls could talk ...
- Order Paper Watch: NDP wants info on government money going to RackNine, RMG and Campaign Research
- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
- Vikileaks Watch: Pack your bags, Adam Carroll, you're going to (the wrong) committee!
- Orders of the Day - Pay no attention to the Vikileaking former Liberal staffer behind the curtain
- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
- UPDATED - Vikileaks30 Watch: (Now former) Liberal staffer revealed as creator of formerly anonymous twitter account
- UPDATED - Robocalls Watch: Conservative Party linked to calls directing voters to different polling stations
- Orders of the Day - Just another manic Monday. (Thanks, robocall story!)
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January (70)
- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
- UPDATED - Fate of NDP motion to investigate creeping in camera-itis at committee unknown
- Committee Liveblog: Former Liberal MP turned Lobbyist Joe Jordan talks Lobbying Act at Ethics
- UPDATED - Orders of the Day: Second day back and it feels like they never left.
- In Camera Watch: 'Wallace Manoeuvre' Back On The Agenda At Government Operations?
- Power & Politics' Ballot Box question
- Orders of the Day - Let the doors be opened!
- Liveblog: NDP Leadership Debate #2 - "Giving Families A Break" (Halifax)
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