Archive by month: November 2015

Statement Regarding the Brutal Attacks in Paris

November 14, 2021

The Pirate Party of Canada would like to extend our sympathies and thoughts to the victims & families of yesterday’s attacks in Paris, France. As the investigation commences, it is important to remember those who have passed, the things they cherished, and the friends and loved ones they leave behind. The loss of so many lives to such brutal actions is hard for any nation, and we wish the people of France all the best as they work through the recent tragedy. As the investigation and respo...
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The Alleged Actions of Tim Hortons & Starbucks is a Betrayal of Market Transparency

November 10, 2021

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release THE ALLEGED ACTIONS OF THE TIM HORTONS AND STARBUCKS COMPANIES IS A BETRAYAL OF MARKET TRANSPARENCY Red Deer region, AB - Nov 10 2015 - A CBC Marketplace investigation has recently uncovered alleged practices that are best described as false advertising. The investigation took place in Toronto, and featured investigators fixing electronic tracking devices to paper cups that were then disposed of in recycling bins belonging to these companies. It was later f...
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Diversification Necessary to Retake Position as America’s Largest Trading Partner

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November 8, 2021

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release DIVERSIFICATION NECESSARY TO RETAKE POSITION AS AMERICA'S LARGEST TRADING PARTNER Victoria, BC - 8 Nov 2021 - With $441.7 billion dollars in trade over the last nine months, China has now overtaken Canada as the United States' largest trading partner. The 11.6% drop in trade is largely the result of a declining oil sector, with the price of oil sitting at half of its 2014 value. This decline in oil trade with the United States will continue as countries aro...
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Long-form Census Provides Necessary Data for Intelligent Governance

November 8, 2021

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release LONG-FORM CENSUS PROVIDES NECESSARY DATA FOR INTELLIGENT GOVERNANCE Victoria, BC - 8 Nov 2021 - Yesterday, the Liberal Government announced the reinstatement of the mandatory long-form census. By having the census in place in time for 2016, we can ensure that the proper information is available to make good, evidence-based decisions regarding government services, the economy, and immigration. The Pirate Party of Canada would like to thank the Liberal Gove...
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Pirate Party’s Innovation, Science & Economic Development Critic Proposes Open Internet Policy

November 4, 2021

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release PIRATE PARTY'S INNOVATION, SCIENCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CRITIC PROPOSES OPEN INTERNET POLICY Red Deer–Mountain View District, Alberta - November 4, 2021 - The Pirate Party of Canada's Innovation, Science & Economic Development Critic and former candidate Scott Milne has announced the party's first policy for this new term of government. The policy to create an open internet includes the following proposed actions: * Reject Bell's appeal to ...
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