Ottawa’One MP is not going to make a difference’Here is video of Conservative MP David Wilks speaking with his constituents about the budget bill and "how Ottawa works."
OttawaDavid Wilks Maverick WatchThe Conservative backbencher is sort of maybe willing to vote against the budget bill. Mr. Wilks spoke in support of the budget...
OttawaC-38: What it is and where this is goingIn this week’s print edition, I write about the budget bill and its various ramifications.
OttawaLine?Three cabinet ministers appeared , under debatable circumstances, this morning before the finance subcommittee studying...
OttawaC-38: What it means for health careThe New Democrats held their second hearing on C-38 this morning. Among those who made presentations was John Haggie, president of...
OttawaMedia speculationAppearing before the finance committee yesterday, the Finance Minister attempted to clarify what he’d " heard " about the savings...
Ottawa’We want to make sure the legislation gets through first’In an interview with the CBC yesterday, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley was pressed again about what the government intends...
OttawaJim Flaherty’s philosophy of employmentWhile deferring to Human Resources Minister Diane Finley for further details of what the government plans to accomplish with its...
OttawaC-38: The NDP’s responseThe official opposition has launched a three-part response to the budget bill, including public hearings in Ottawa and across the...
OttawaC-38 goes to committeeThe budget bill has passed at second reading by a vote of 149-132. It will now be studied by the finance committee, with a...