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Regular Forum Information Bank
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Regular Forum AV Offices
Where the AVs conduct their business...whatever that may be.
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Redirect Forum NEW POLCAN FORUM
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Regular Forum Game Affairs
Discuss issues related to the game here.
 Can't get on POL CANADA Jul 29 2009, 04:28 PM, By Thompson
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Regular Forum Off-Topic
Discuss issues that are not related to the game here.
 Dress Code in Parliament Jul 28 2009, 08:00 PM, By Dr. David Hartenberger (PC)
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The Media

Regular Forum The CBC
Canada's largest news service.
 1979 May-August Jul 17 2009, 04:43 PM, By Nina
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Subforums: Sunday Report, The National
Regular Forum Newspapers
A collection of major newspapers from across the country.
 The Newswire Jul 27 2009, 04:03 AM, By Trevor
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Regular Forum The Press Office
Where Members communicate with the general Canadian public.
 Guildford PR: The importance of being earnest Jul 26 2009, 07:21 PM, By Christian Guildford
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Subforums: Press Releases, Press Conferences, Speeches
Regular Forum Canada Who's Who
A list of biographies of influential Canadians (namely you people).
 Redvers Buller MP Jul 11 2009, 10:00 AM, By Lind Pringle
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Political Organisations

Regular Forum Constituency Offices
Everyone has a riding office. This is where you will interact with various groups, including riding associations, individual constituents and pressure groups to name a few.
 Durham-Northumberland (ON) Jul 24 2009, 12:47 PM, By Dr. David Hartenberger (PC)
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Regular Forum Fundraising NDP BBQ: Regina Jul 25 2009, 10:17 PM, By Sam Seaborne
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Around the National Capital

Regular Forum Rideau Hall
This is where the Governor-General signs a bill into law.
 State (re)opening of Parliament Jul 1 2009, 07:23 AM, By Chief Justice Laskin
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Regular Forum Chateau Lafayette
The doors have not been closed since 1849. Come in and have a drink, be aware reporters are free to come and go as well.
 To drama Jul 7 2009, 03:41 PM, By Roland Chevalier (Lib)
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Parliament Hill

Regular Forum The Speaker's Chair
This is where Oaths are sworn, business is moved and points of order are raised.
 Points of Order and Information Jul 22 2009, 06:29 PM, By Eugene McLeod
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Regular Forum Question Period
The most watched and reported time of Parliament.
 For the Supply and Services Minister Jul 19 2009, 01:55 AM, By Christian Guildford
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Regular Forum Ministerial Statements and Petitions
Where Ministers of the Crown may make statements in the House concerning government business, and where any member may present a petition from the people.
 Rules Jun 25 2009, 01:17 AM, By Eugene
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Regular Forum Motions and Statutory Debates
Non-binding motions are presented and debated here. Government may also introduce "take note" motions here. Also statutory debates are discussed here.
 M-2: Rules of Secession Jul 22 2009, 07:02 PM, By Aaron
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Regular Forum First Reading
This is where a bill is first proposed.
 Healthy Canada Act, 1979 Jul 22 2009, 06:28 PM, By Eugene McLeod
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Regular Forum Second Reading
This is where a proposed bill is moved and debated. Amendments are made here.
 Second Reading Rules May 21 2009, 11:34 AM, By James
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Regular Forum Third Reading
A bill is read a last time before divisions. Amendments are not made here.
 Third Reading Rules May 21 2009, 11:33 AM, By James
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Regular Forum Divisions
This is where bills and motions are voted on. Reply with Yea or Nay.
 Motion of non-confidence Jul 22 2009, 06:57 PM, By Aaron
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Regular Forum The Senate
Chamber of sober second thought.
 State (re)opening of Parliament Jul 1 2009, 07:36 AM, By Chief Justice Laskin
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Political Parties

Regular Forum House of Commons Seating
Where Party Leaders list their front benches.
 Official Opposition Jul 9 2009, 11:37 AM, By Richard Albion (PC)
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The Civil Service

Regular Forum Library of Canada
Information on in-game figures and government departments.
 Current Political Figures May 21 2009, 04:33 PM, By James
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Hansard

Regular Forum Hansard
Discussions from previous parliaments.
 President of the Privy Council: current ev… Jun 26 2009, 03:50 PM, By Denis Desmerais (Lib)
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Judiciary

Regular Forum Supreme Court of Canada
Right next to Parliament, has been the ultimate court of appeal for Canada for over twenty years. Also hears references from the Governor in Council.
 Guidelines Jun 11 2009, 12:04 AM, By Eugene
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Regular Forum Superior Court
The court of original jurisdiction for all equitable and most legal remedies, including defamation suits.
Guidelines Jun 11 2009, 12:10 AM, By Eugene
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Dustbin

Read-only Forum 1976 PC Leadership Race
The race to replace Honest Bob is on? Who will win?
 Freedom for Canada Jun 10 2009, 10:05 PM, By Guest
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Read-only Forum 1976 PC Leadership Convention Endorsements Jun 13 2009, 12:46 PM, By Catherine Davis
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Read-only Forum NDP Leadership Convention 1979 Speeches to Delegates Jun 29 2009, 12:19 AM, By Sam Seaborne
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Read-only Forum 1980 Liberal Leadership
Can anyone fill the shoes of Pierre Trudeau?
 Back To The Future Jun 18 2009, 02:09 AM, By Peter Gordon (Lib)
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Read-only Forum 1979 New Democratic Party Leadership
Who will replace Ed Broadbent?
 Campaigning is now over Jun 28 2009, 12:33 AM, By Guest
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Read-only Forum Ontario Election 1977
Bill Davis campaigns for re-election and another majority. Will he get either?
 Results Jun 19 2009, 05:45 AM, By Guest
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