OttawaPut it to a voteSo it seems that it will be the separatist party that compels the House of Commons to debate and vote upon this country’s mission...
OttawaPinky swearLawrence Cannon assures that Canada will withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014. Given the precedent in this regard, this almost...
Ottawa’Defence policy if necessary, but not necessarily defence policy’Randall Wakelam wonders about what we’re doing and where we’re going.
OttawaA poor sap who doesn’t get politicsBob Rae writes about the extension of the Afghanistan mission.
OttawaPrime Minister IgnatieffFrom his scrum yesterday, the Liberal leader explains why we’re staying in Afghanistan for another three years.
OttawaWhere to and what now?Postmedia questions where Canadian soldiers will end up stationed after July 2011. The Globe says 2011 will also bring a reduction...
OttawaThe Commons: Why bother?As it is, the matter of extending the Afghan mission will now pass with neither a debate, nor a vote
OttawaAfter 2011The government has now confirmed—via news conference—that up to 950 personnel will remain in Afghanistan to train the Afghan...
OttawaThe Commons: Transparent contradictionsIf the government has been clear about one thing, it is just how easily it can change its mind
OttawaTo vote or not to vote on whatever it is our soldiers will be doingThe Prime Minister says when a military mission is "technical or training" in nature, a vote in parliament is not necessary and...