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The author talks about the report on sexual misconduct in Canadian military, filed by Canadian Supreme Court Justice Marie Deschamps. Topics discussed are jokes that involved inappropriate and abusive words, need for independent agencies to deal with sexual abuse complaints, and mentions Canadian Chief of Defence Staff General Tom Lawson.

Reports on the host of headaches that Canada's Liberal leader Jean Chretien will face when he assumes power. Members of Chretien's inner circle who are going back to private life; Chretien to name cabinet next week; The problems he faces as he assumes power; Comments attributed to Brian Mulroney on a scathing denunciation of defeated Prime Minister Kim Campbell. INSET: Black humor and finger-pointing, by Anthony Wilson-Smith.

Examines how Canada's Conservatives are trying to come to grips with the full extent of the humiliation suffered in the 1993 elections. Use of black humor to relive the embarrassment; Plans for Kim Campbell and Jean Charest; Enduring sense of sympathy for Campbell; Little doubt by Tory activists that the party will survive; Defense of the party's record; More. INSET: `A very strong person' (interview with Kim Campbell)..

For the past academic year the author has been teaching at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, having entered Canada as a Landed Immigrant last August to accept a permanent position there. Being just past 50 the author is rather an old immigrant. Many Americans still struggle with the question of immigration to Canada or elsewhere, but the author's experiences and observations so far may be of some use to them. Canada has a legitimate government. This matters even more than the author had expected; it affects every aspect of experience.

Focuses on a debate surrounding a case of sick building syndrome which occurred at the Camp Hill Medical Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, wherein 800 workers fell sick between 1989 and 1993 because of chemically contaminated air. Symptoms experienced by the workers; Characteristics of the multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) disease; Ventilation system at the center; Diagnosis of MCS.

Highlights the American and Canadian Libraries Associations' joint Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada, from June 19 through 25, 2003, with emphasis on the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic in the area. Details on the number of the conference's attendees; Precautions implemented by institutions against the epidemic; Cancellation of the annual Scholarship Bash. INSET: HAYDEN INAUGURAL SPEECH TOUTS OPEN ACCESS.

Presents information on several advertising agencies in Canada. Rethink Advertising; Capital C Communications; Zig.

Profiles David Jones, associate director of the University of British Columbia's (UBC) University-Industry Liaison Office (UILO), which acts as a business incubator. Jones' efforts to transform technologies with commercial potential from UBC's labs into start-up companies; Regulations which restrict equity participation by Jones and his colleagues.

Highlights Today's Japan, a festival billed as the largest showing of contemporary Japanese culture in North America. Opened on September 17, 1995 and continuing until November 26, 1995; Located at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre; An eclectic mix of drama, dance, visual arts, architecture, literature, film and lectures.

Discusses how the authors attended the University of Western Ontario in London. Recaps their return to their old nocturnal stomping grounds to see if Western's celebrated bar scene was still alive and kicking. Party ethos which survives as a matter of school pride; Hangouts and popular drinks; Voices calling for a more responsible approach to alcohol.

Claims that even though Statistics Canada heralds the end of the recession, few Canadians believe it because the media messages emphasize economic problems of the corporate giants. Canada's high degree of corporate concentration; The leveling, not receding, of economic activity for the past two years; Stock market performance; Newbridge Networks Corp.; Microsoft Corp.; Ability of smaller companies to compete on the same playing field as big business.

Discusses what might happen if the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) phases out its trading floor. A more efficient market but fewer jokes; Examples of a few one-liners by floor traders which help to ease the tension; The anachronism of the trading floor in the age of computerization.

Focuses on Canadian comic Bruce McCulloch. His work on CBC's `The Kids in the Hall'; Creative projects which he has been juggling; His MuchMusic television special, `Bruce McCulloch: 50 Years in Show Business'; His surprise that people find his work demented.