A progress report from the PBOThe office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer has produced a chart to explain which departments have complied with his request...
Son of OmnibusAtop the notice paper this morning, under "introduction of government bills," is the following. That is the official notice of the...
The Commons: Stephen Harper is made to face the farceThe Commons: Megan Leslie asks a question, the PM responds
’It wasn’t meant to be divisive’Conservative MP Kelly Block is receiving some criticism for a flyer she sent to constituents that was headlined, "Ending Unfair...
Debating democracyThe House is presently considering the Liberal motion on the use of omnibus legislation. Here again is the point of order from a...
Harper’s budget limbo: Lower every timeHarper has a new assignment for Tony Cement—and Clement generally does what he’s sent to do
Running away from the legislaturePeter Loewen condemns Dalton McGuinty’s use of prorogation. Similarly, Mark Jarvis sees an unfortunate trend.
Mark Jarvis on the real story in Ontario: ProrogationProrogation has a legitimate – and valuable – function, though should not be used as a reply to ’rancour’