OttawaA variety of carryings-onAfter QP this afternoon, the Speaker ruled on a pair of disturbances in the House, previously noted here and here . The prepared...
OttawaThe House: Disturbances in the HouseAnother in our episodic consideration of the House of Commons. Watching Prime Minister’s Questions this last little while, one...
OttawaA cry for helpMackenzie Grisdale’s full report on heckling includes a few explanations and observations from MPs, including this from the NDP’s...
OttawaIs this civil?The 15 minutes immediately preceding Question Period each day are set aside for "statements by members." These statements...
OttawaIdea alertFrom Peter Milliken’s conversation with John Geddes, the former Speaker suggests a possible punishment for unparliamentary...
OttawaStop heckling, start answeringFrom Question Period yesterday, Stephane Dion attempts to expand everyone’s mind on this matter of civility. Aboriginal Affairs...
OttawaThere’s a new sheriff in townIn responding this afternoon to a question from the NDP’s Pat Martin, Conservative David Anderson suggested that Mr. Martin...