Harold Albrecht
Here’s your problem
Never mind civility, first free the backbench MP
Independent thought alert
The CBC reports that three Conservative MPs put their concerns about the Nexen deal in writing.
The Commons: A debate about a debate about abortion
“Why would we be afraid to let the evidence come out?” asked MP Stephen Woodworth
Crank yankers
The Kitchener-Waterloo Record traces mischievous calls made during the election to the Conservative party.
‘Not to be forgotten’
An ad hoc committee of Conservative, New Democrat and Liberal MPs has released an extensive report on how government can better deal with palliative care, home care, long-term care, pain control, suicide prevention and elder abuse.
The Commons: The prudence of pessimism
The Scene. Thomas Mulcair had tried to reason with the government.
Today in Parliament
Before Question Period each day, 15 minutes is set aside for MP’s to stand and deliver short statements on whatever subject they wish to speak to. Usually this involves expressions of concern for international events, commendation for local charities, or reference to legislative matters. It is, at least in theory, the House’s one forum through which individual members can speak of their own volition, irrespective of ongoing debate or strict party interest.