Article synopsis: During 2004, Darfur, a battle-tense region on the west side of Islamic-controlled Sudan, was commanding worldwide attention. A November, 2004, Ottawa committee meeting highlighted Canada’s interests in the region, which was the subject of something known as the Darfur genocide. This account traces sometimes-typical multi-party approach to tackling global social development human rights issues.
Article synopsis: During a December 1, 2004 speech in Halifax, then-president of the United States, George W. Bush made reference to an unidentified Canadian politician who described Americans as “our best friends, whether we like it or not” by Robert N. Thompson, former Social Credit MP.
Article synopsis: The same-sex marriage debate was in full form in 2004. The article identifies some of the protagonists and the stances they took on this issue.
Article synopsis: Despite the contention of some Christians that faith was absent on Parliament Hill, the author maintained the opposite. Later in the article, there is a continued report on the Parliamentary discussion on same-sex marriage.