There is one final reason why Harper is having so much trouble selling the mission to Canadians.
Talking to Canadians, they seem to shrug off those arguments, happy with the results of a more prudent and, some argue, less greedy economic philosophy.
It is no secret that good education comes cheap to Canadians.
The plan then: to acquire a Canadian license to pirate U.S. television signals and redistribute them to Canadians over the Internet, as allowed under Canadian law.
The decision has been so "shocking" to Canadians, Mr. Dudley says, "because it's effectively bottled up their national resource, " forcing the country to accept below-market prices for Alberta crude.
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But a catalogue of his domestic reforms, however important to Canadians, would do little to explain why Pierre Trudeau was seen as an exciting politician by the world at large.
However stellar his performance as a finance minister, Mr Martin has failed as prime minister to convey a sense of policy priorities to his demoralised civil servants or of national purpose to Canadians at large.
"MOTOROLA XOOM brings PC-like power to a tablet, providing consumers with an easy-to-use, lightning fast experience designed with fun and productivity in mind, and we're thrilled to bring it to Canadians, " said Jeff Miller, corporate vice president, Motorola Mobility.
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"It is therefore with special pride that I take this opportunity during my Jubilee year to pay tribute to Canadians everywhere and to thank you for the support and affection you have given to me over these past 50 years, " she said.
Fido (purveyor of fine rumors on several occasions) seems to have let the cat out of the bag as to what Canadians are likely going to be shelling out for plans with the iPhone 3G launch on July 11.
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To some Canadians that seems awkwardly similar to Mr Bush's crusade to spread freedom.
That is the fundamental truth to which Canadians and Americans have borne witness for almost two centuries.
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Americans cling to their guns like Canadians cling to their Health Care system, but nobody asks why that is.
Rather than a merger of equals, it still looks to some Canadians like a takeover of the moderate Progressive Conservatives by the western-based Alliance.
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Politicians' ritual slanging matches should not be allowed to distract Canadians from weightier battles, such as the bobsleigh, the giant slalom or round-robin curling.
"TMN GO with HBO GO Canada and TMN Encore GO are extensions of Astral's commitment to providing Canadians with unparalleled premium content across multiple platforms, " said Domenic Vivolo, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Astral Television Networks.
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Instead, the party on October 24th is balloting its 87, 000 members, many of them new to it Canadians sign up to their parties each year, and many are said to have done so just for this vote.
He comes from Alberta, a Reform stronghold, and his return to politics from being an international business consultant seems aimed at winning back western Canadians to the Tory fold.
Cash For Gold USA, which buys gold jewelry from consumers, said it would donate 10% of its profits to relief efforts in Japan, "Cash for Gold USA urges Americans and Canadians to send in their gold, silver and diamonds so that they can get paid for their items while also doing something good by providing financial relief to the Japanese, "the company said on its website.
As the parties put forward the themes they would like to campaign on, Canadians will have the chance to deliver their verdict on 2 May.
There is no minimum purchase amount and no need to consolidate orders, so Canadians from coast-to-coast can enjoy a simpler, faster shopping experience.
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In short, barring a last-minute reversion to type as they enter the polling stations, Canadians seem to have decided to take a gamble.
Our first choice was to hire local workers, but no Canadians applied due to both the massive construction boom under way in preparation for the Winter Olympics and demand for workers in the oil and gas industry.
In Toronto, however, where English prevails, your business contacts are likely to be Anglophone Canadians.
The Secretary of State, first and foremost, wants the Canadians to continue, as you mentioned, to be involved.
The budget urges Canadians to donate their pennies to charities -- or even throw more into the wishing fountain.
On Friday he urged Canadians to invest their money in businesses, not houses.
At a citizenship ceremony near Ottawa the royal couple presented national flags to 25 new Canadians who had come from 12 different countries.
The central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate at 1% for two years, encouraging Canadians to pile up debt, particularly in mortgages.
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