GeneralHarper’s facial hair and new gig writing booksHarper’s final chapter For several years Stephen Harper has been working on a book about hockey. The PM can finally use one of...
CanadaWhy Bob Dechert kept his jobNo mere backbencher, the Tory elder played a key role in returning the party to power
GeneralNo harm to national security due to Dechert emails: security officialsGovernment investigation concludes security not compromised by amorous emails
NewsNewsmakers: Sept. 8-15Kate is pregnant (or not), Diamond is engaged (again), and Manning gets a new uniform (of sorts)
GeneralEmail suggests Chinese reporter and “Old Fox” more than friendsSender advises Shi Rong to move on from relationship with older man
Ottawa’About the old man, tune him out’Shi Rong’s emails suggest something more than a friendship with Bob Dechert. Wesley Wark sees a cautionary message and J. Michael...
GeneralTory MP apologizes for “flirtatious” emails to Chinese journalistBob Dechert insists relationship with Xinhua reporter is "innocent"
OttawaMind the espionageWhile analysts and observers debate the significance of Bob Dechert’s flirty emails, J. Michael Cole raises various concerns.
OttawaThe Dechert filesGlen McGregor translates one email and posts video of Bob Dechert’s promised smile for the cameras. John Baird brushes it all off...