A short history of summits in Canada
Summer is arriving in Canada. And so is the world. As the leaders of the major economic powers of the planet prepare to converge on Canada, the Prime Minister makes clear that he wants this …
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A walking tour of Ottawa's Wellington Street: Too much construction, not enough history
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In 1968, inspired by the air of pos- sibility around new prime minis- ter Pierre Trudeau, artist Joyce Wieland expressed her appreciation with needle and thread. She produced a multicoloured quilt, appliquéd with Trudeau's evocation …
Read MoreJust Watch Me: The Life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau: 1968-2000 (compte rendu)
In 1968, inspired by the air of pos- sibility around new prime minis- ter Pierre Trudeau, artist Joyce Wieland expressed her appreciation with needle and thread. She produced a multicoloured quilt, appliquéd with Trudeau's evocation …
Read MoreSpilling secrets
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