The 40th Parliament has an expiration date
After some degree of procedural wrangling this afternoon, the way is now cleared—barring, conceivably, a last minute deal on the...
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The cheaper option
The difference between what the NDP asked for and what the government’s budget offered in terms of aid for seniors is $400 million...
’At a time of economic uncertainty’
The Conservative side deviated momentarily from its unwavering focus on the economy last night to put together another attack ad.
We’re back. And now we will be going.
Sometime shortly after 4pm, just in time for the release of the federal budget, our blog platform crashed. Shortly after...
The nuts and bolts of a modest, lacklustre budget
John Geddes dissects the budget from inside the lock-up
Choose carefully now, you hear?
Scott Feschuk has the lowdown on the political parties—and the Greens, too
’We expect all participants in public life to adhere to a similar code’
In response to criticism of its attack on Michael Ignatieff’s familial heritage, the Conservative side asserts that it has not and...
The post-party era
Donald Savoie laments for the decline of the political party.
The week ahead
The 40th Parliament began with a moment of unprecedented democratic intrigue and may soon end similarly. The House returns this...
’Canadians got to ask themselves is this the kind of politics you want?’
In an interview with CTV, Michael Ignatieff responds to the Conservative attack on his family heritage.