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Philippe J. Fournier: When young people turn out to vote—like they did for the Liberals in 2015—they can be the difference between victory and defeat

Paul Wells: Dismiss the Prime Minister if you like, but the fact is that in the past year he had (and used) power on a scale nobody in the country could match

Vina Nadjibulla and other family members have been waging a seemingly impossible fight to free her husband from a Chinese prison. After two torturous years, what does Canada owe ‘the two Michaels’?

The 12th annual Parliamentarians of the Year awards were presented to three Conservatives, two Liberals, two Greens and one NDP MP. The big winner has one of the biggest jobs in Ottawa.

Whether his new post is a prime opportunity or a headache in the waiting, Garneau’s surprise move to global affairs is a vote of confidence in his steadiness

The new Transport Minister has spent years handling tough ’no-win’ assignments and juggling competing interests behind the scenes, say colleagues

Paul Wells: Industry is a good fit for the ambitious Champagne. Garneau will be a dignified presence in foreign affairs. And making an impact will be a huge task for either of them.

The trailblazing MP came to Ottawa to make change where she knew it mattered. Over 13 years in federal politics, she paved the way for so many others.

The Maclean’s Parliamentarians of the Year awards: This year more than ever, it’s important to recognize the people in elected office

The 12th annual Parliamentarians of the Year awards showcase the best and brightest MPs in the House of Commons, as voted on by their colleagues in the chamber