Background: A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada's paramount political problem is meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services after a decade of budget cuts. The issue of reconciling Quebec's francophone heritage with the majority anglophone Canadian population has moved to the back burner in recent years; support for separatism abated after the Quebec government's referendum on independence failed to pass in October of 1995.
July 14th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Kanata Today we caught the bus right out side the hotel and went to NDHQ. 3 quick stops and we were done with the base. Went to NDCC and it seems when I went on maternity leave, they took it upon themselve ... [full story]
July 13th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Kanata Today is the original day "they" wanted us to leave. Not going to happen! Today's schedule is the final touches to the house. The packers managed to ding a few walls but the movers didn't, go figur ... [full story]
July 12th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Kanata Yesterday was a long day for everyone but at 6pm our entire house drove away in 3 containers. All that is left is dust bunnies and non moveable liquids. Today on the schedule is clean, clean, clean! ... [full story]
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