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Dale Smith

Dale Smith is a freelance journalist in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and author of The Unbroken Machine: Canada's Democracy in Action.

Four ads and a parody
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Four ads and a parody

March 26, 2011
In government’s dying days, attention shifts to Senate
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In government’s dying days, attention shifts to Senate

Senators offer advice on C-389 and C-393

March 23, 2011
On eve of election, Kenney finds $100k for gay refugees
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On eve of election, Kenney finds $100k for gay refugees

‘A very important first step,’ says cautious Rainbow Refugee Committee

March 23, 2011
Tony Clement behind Senate delay, leaked document shows
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Tony Clement behind Senate delay, leaked document shows

Conservative senators stall AIDS drug bill at cabinet minister’s urging

March 23, 2011
The complete text of Tony Clement’s memo
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The complete text of Tony Clement’s memo

March 23, 2011
Senators race against the clock on AIDS drug bill ahead of possible election
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Senators race against the clock on AIDS drug bill ahead of possible election

Carstairs fighting Conservative delay tactics

March 22, 2011
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Revamped citizenship guide still light on gay content
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Revamped citizenship guide still light on gay content

One paragraph added to complement Tewksbury picture

March 14, 2011
AIDS drug bill passes Commons
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AIDS drug bill passes Commons

Will an election call kill it before it clears the Senate?

March 9, 2011
HIV spending way up in federal prisons
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HIV spending way up in federal prisons

Interdiction emphasis proving costly and less effective

March 7, 2011
Zealous sidelining of opposition voices
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Zealous sidelining of opposition voices

March 6, 2011
After 4 hour debate, AIDS drug bill has teeth again
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After 4 hour debate, AIDS drug bill has teeth again

Final vote on C-393 scheduled for March 9

March 3, 2011
Delays make Canada a poor choice for gay Ugandans
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Delays make Canada a poor choice for gay Ugandans

Refugee system failing gays

February 24, 2011
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Trans bill is at bottom of Senate pile
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Trans bill is at bottom of Senate pile

Votes not expected to fall along party lines

February 16, 2011
Brison attacks government secrecy
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Brison attacks government secrecy

Harper government keeping mum about costs for new legislation

February 9, 2011
Trans rights bill heads to the Senate
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Trans rights bill heads to the Senate

Members of all political parties voted in favour of C-389

February 9, 2011
Jennings rips into McVety as trans bill heads to vote
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Jennings rips into McVety as trans bill heads to vote

Outcome of C-389 uncertain: Bill Siksay

February 6, 2011
AIDS drug bill clears major hurdle
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AIDS drug bill clears major hurdle

House gives unanimous approval for transfer

February 2, 2011
Trans rights bill gets boost from Chow
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Trans rights bill gets boost from Chow

C-389 bumped forward on parliamentary agenda

February 1, 2011
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