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This page deals with current events in Canada, of interest to Canada and/or involving Canadians.
- Former Prime Minister of Canada, Jean Chrétien testifies in front of the Gomery inquiry on Canada's sponsorship scandal in Quebec. Mr. Chrétien regrets mistakes, but defends Canadian unity. (Globe and Mail) (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050208.w3chret0208a/BNStory/National/) (Toronto Star) (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Render&c=Page&cid=1076411360530)
- The Federal Court of Canada upholds a deportation order against pizzeria owner Harjit Singh, who had said former Immigration Minister Judy Sgro promised to help him stay in Canada if he supplied pizza to her re-election campaign. Singh, who currently faces a defamation suit from Sgro, is to be flown to New Delhi on Wednesday. (CBC) (http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/02/01/singh-deportation050201.html)
- Shareholders of Coors overwhelmingly approve their company's proposed merger with Molson. The merger had already been approved by Molson shareholders last week. The two brewers are expected to finalize the merger by February 9, creating Molson Coors Brewing Company. (AP) (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=530&ncid=530&e=7&u=/ap/20050201/ap_on_bi_ge/molson_coors)
- Justice minister Irwin Cotler presents Bill C-38, an act to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide, to the House of Commons. (CBC) (http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/02/01/same-sex050201.html)
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