budget 2010

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C-38: The government’s arguments

Courtesy of YouTube, a selection of budget bill speeches from Conservative MPs.

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Olympic athletes, yes; foreign aid, no

There’s something missing from the flood of reaction over the past few days to the federal Speech from the Throne and 2010 budget. Two decisions that should be connected, and contrasted, haven’t been. A lesson about how well the Conservative government understands Canadians has been missed.

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Budget 2010: Much ado about nothing

Although Flaherty announces a scattering of new investments in research, his budget is underwhelming

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Budget 2010: New post-doctoral grant

Granting councils to get fellowship funding for new PhDs

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Budget 2010: Why don’t you get a job?

Budget puts grads to work. Nothing for current students

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Riffling through the budget reaction

From interest groups at various points on the political spectrum: