Montreal Gazette on MSN

Support for sovereignty nosedives, leaving Quebec Liberals and PQ in dead heat: poll

The Parti Québécois, which has dominated opinion surveys for three years, is now in a dead heat with the Quebec Liberals, ...
Calgary Herald on MSN

Referendum talk chilling Alberta's brand and reputation, business groups and investors say

Talk of a possible referendum on Alberta’s place in Canada is stoking uncertainty among businesses and creating a chilling effect on the province’s reputation — and possibly its economy — business ...
The Astana Times

President Tokayev Casts Vote in Nationwide Constitutional Referendum

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has voted in the national referendum on the draft of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution at polling station No. 51, located in the Palace of Schoolchildren, reported ...
Eurasianet

Kazakhstan constitutional referendum fact sheet

Opinion polling indicates that voters will approve a new constitution for Kazakhstan in a referendum on March 15. The draft that citizens will vote on represents a near total rewrite of the existing ...
Eurasianet

Toward new political model: Kazakhstan’s constitutional referendum

Kazakhstan will hold a referendum on March 15 on the adoption of a new constitution. More than a technical legal reform, the vote represents a test of the country’s institutions, political culture, ...

Chris Selley: First Nations chiefs make a much-needed case for Canada

A fascinating scene played out Wednesday at Buckingham Palace, where the King met a delegation of chiefs from the Treaty 6 ...

Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution

The draft of Kazakhstan's new constitution will consolidate the president's powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on its adoption is set for 15 March. View on euronews ...

Support for Quebec sovereignty at 30-year low, according to new poll

Support for Quebec sovereignty has slipped below 30 per cent, as the provincial Liberals gain ground on the Parti Quebecois according to a new poll.
bne IntelliNews on MSN

Pannier: Tokayev’s sprint for constitutional referendum perplexes Kazakhstan

By Bruce Pannier Kazakhstan’s referendum on adopting a new constitution takes place this Sunday (March 15). Officials say the new document will help lead the Central Asian country into the future, but ...
Celtics Wire

Oregon Senate Republicans return after denying vote on gas tax bill

After denying quorum Feb. 18, Oregon Senate Republicans returned to the floor Feb. 19 ahead of a vote on a bill to move the gas tax referendum.

Separation speed bump: Negotiating with First Nations

In a Canada growing more politically restless by the day, the question will not solely be whether you can divide, but whether ...

I had a front row seat at the Blur v Oasis frenzy – here’s what a new play gets bang on and bafflingly wrong

In 1995, the bands tussled for No 1 – and the Britpop crown. Our writer was on the inside of the mad-for-it contest. Does The Battle accurately capture this divisive moment? And what was Noel’s ...