GeneralQuebecers would support a coalitionTwo in three say they’re worried Conservatives may get a majority
Ottawa’The next election will be a choice between a coalition government ... or a stable Conservative majority government’Fewer respondents than four years ago are completely comfortable with the prospect of a Conservative majority government—34% in...
OttawaIdea alertBrian Topp figures it’s time we figure out what the rules of our parliamentary democracy are. It’s an idea that Peter Russell, the...
OttawaKeep your friends close and your enemies closerStephen Harper, December 2, 2008 . The Canadian people made a choice to elect the Conservative Party to govern, without the...
OttawaWe can’t all just get alongNo sketch today on account of other responsibilities. In lieu, here’s today’s exchange of ironies between Jack Layton and John...
OttawaWe remain torn over hypothetical optionsWhen Nanos polled a thousand Canadians in January 2009 about what should happen if that year’s federal budget was defeated, 49%...
OttawaWhat was Stephen Harper thinking in 2004?On September 9, 2004—two and a half months after that year’s federal election —Stephen Harper appeared at a news conference...
OttawaLosing is in the eye of the beholderIn his chat with Mr. Mansbridge, the Prime Minister again asserts a rule for coalition government. It’s unclear if Mr. Harper...
OttawaHow late is too late?At the risk of dwelling upon the Prime Minister’s words, it is probably worth noting all of the questions raised by Mr. Harper’s...