OttawaWhatever happened to QP reform?After Michael Chong’s motion to reform QP was passed at second reading during the last Parliament, the Procedure and House Affairs...
OttawaShake up the HouseBruce Hyer is resurrecting his October 2010 proposal to randomize seating in the House of Commons. I am legitimately intrigued by...
OttawaIndie rockIn interview with Tom Cark, Bruce Hyer says he is enjoying independence, he’ll never go back to a party that whips votes and he...
OttawaOur troubled HouseThe New Democrats have called a news conference for 10:30am this morning to outline their "plan for ensuring a full study of the...
OttawaPower, Parliament and the Prime MinisterDonner winners Mark Jarvis and Lori Turnbull argue that the Prime Minister has become too powerful. In a rebuttal, F.H. Buckley...
OttawaIn praise of democracyLast night in Toronto, the Donner Prize for the best public policy book in Canada was awarded to Democratizing the Constitution by...
OttawaFootnotes on this new age of decorumIn light of the latest call for civility in the House of Commons, here is what I wrote the last time the issue was raised. Kady...
OttawaPerson, party, ParliamentGreg Fingas considers Bruce Hyer’s defection in the context of Thomas Mulcair’s hopes for regional outreach. Brian Topp considers...
OttawaQ&A: Bruce HyerOn the occasion of his departure from the NDP caucus, Bruce Hyer and I chatted today via telephone. Q: So I guess first off, when...
OttawaThe Independent MP for Thunder Bay-Superior NorthBruce Hyer expands on his reasons for leaving the NDP caucus. Mr. Hyer mentions a few ideas for reform, including his proposal for...