Archive 1997-2016
The single city of Ottawa won’t be two years old until New Year’s Day, but 59 per cent of respondents to an informal survey already seem to accept that they live in Ottawa. The other 41 per cent still say they live in one of the other ten municipalities amalgamated two years ago.
First, the city passed the anti-smoking bylaw, making it illegal to light up in any restaurant or bar from Cumberland to West Carleton.
Many Quebecers think separation has become an outdated idea, writes Paul Leavoy.
Canada prides itself on its democratic tradition. Legally, we are all equal under the law, regardless of our differences. Part and parcel of this tradition is our right to vote.