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Canadian Parliament returns in June, PM chooses cabinet this week

Ottawa - After winning a majority government earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially announced the return of Members of Parliament. The 41st Parliament will come back to Ottawa on June 2.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 1 comment

Op-Ed: What Canada's new Governor General means for nation's future

In War and Peace, Tolstoy applauds leaders who have the rare gift of knowing how to let things take their proper course. Doing this, of course, requires an ability to discern the proper course from the selfish or reckless variety.

In the Media by Maciej Lipinski - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Canada's Governor General Licks Her Bloody Fingers

Canada's Governor General, Michaelle Jean, floored most Canadians and other watchers when she ate a piece of raw seal heart. Opinions on her actions are divided.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 10 comments

Governor General Accepts Harper's Request to Suspend Canadian Parliament

Canadian Governor General Michaëlle Jean agreed to a request by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to prorogue, or suspend, government until Jan. 26. The decision delays ongoing political crisis, as a coalition threatened to end Harper's minority government.

In the Media by Chris Hogg - 12 comments

Former Governor General Says PM Should Face Confidence Vote

Former Canadian Governor General Ed Schreyer has said the current Governor General should not let the Prime Minister skip a confidence vote.

In the Media by Bob Ewing

Op-Ed: G. G. Will Convince Canada To End Monarchy

With a long winter setting in Canada a monumental and historic decision sits in abeyance. The outcome could finally advance the architecture of the federal government's framework.

In the Media by James Raider - 20 comments

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Rush wins Governor General's Award

The 1970s power trio Rush have won a Governor General's Performing Arts Award. They were among six laureates announced Tuesday in Calgary.

Rough NHL playoffs sends wrong message: Governor General

The Governor General says the violence of the NHL playoffs is anti-Canadian and is setting a worrisome example for children aspiring to be hockey players.

Paul Martin, Rick Hillier getting Orders of Canada

More than 60 prominent Canadians are being appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honours, the governor general's office announced Friday.

Canadian soldiers, pilot awarded for bravery

Seven members of the Canadian Forces receive the Medal of Military Valour from Governor General David Johnston in a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Vimy Ridge ceremony draws thousands of Canadians

Thousands of Canadian students joined the Governor General and the minister of veterans affairs in France to mark the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.