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The article discusses the efforts of the Canadian government to achieve economic development during the second World War. Bank of Canada deputy governor Donald Gordon played a role in the reduction of inflation. To further prevent price increases, the government offered 7% subsidy to manufacturers. The country exerted its efforts to improve its trade relation with the U.S.

The article presents a speech by Albert Gore, former vice president of the U.S., delivered at his acceptance of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 2007 in Oslo, Norway, in which he discussed the effects of global warming.

Features remarks made by the US Vice President to Africare, in Washington, D.C. on October 6, 1994, concerning relations between the United States and South Africa. Praise for the end of apartheid in South Africa; Celebration of the new democratic government, headed by Nelson Mandela; Why South Africa is important to the United States; Economic concerns; Expansion of cooperation and investment in the region.

Presents the remarks made by US Vice President Gore at the signing ceremony following the fourth meeting of the Gore-Chernomyrdin Commission, in Moscow, Russia, on December 16, 1994. Expansion of US-Russian cooperation and relations; Overview of the commission's projects and goals; Nuclear safety and security issues; Environmental agreements; Defense conversion; Telecommunications technology; Market access; International Space Station; More.

Features a statement made by the US Vice President regarding the outcome of the UN International Conference on Population and Development, released by the White House on September 13, 1994. Approval of the Program of Action in Cairo by a majority of conference delegates; Appreciation shown toward the Government of Egypt and the United Nations for hosting the event; Role of women's groups and non-governmental organizations (NGO).

Presents an address by the vice president, Warsaw, Poland, April 1993, concerning the 50th anniversary of the attempt by the Nazis to destroy the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw. How a few hundred poorly armed freedom fighters held out for weeks; Warning to tyrants that those who seek power through violence and oppression ignore the bitter lessons of history; Affirmation of the justice that informs every human conscience that will let itself listen.

Presents a letter from U.S. Vice-President Al Gore congratulating the La Plaza de Taos Telecommunity for its use of the information superhighway.