OttawaBudget dayNick Taylor-Vaisey considers the madness that is budget day, thus allowing me here to cite Nick citing me. The Maclean’s budget...
OttawaThe backbencherAround 3pm yesterday, Paul Calandra, the duly elected Member of Parliament for Oak Ridges-Markham , receiver of the votes of some...
OttawaThe Commons: Who’s laughing now?A finding of contempt isn’t something the government thinks should be taken seriously
OttawaIn the House’s handsShortly after Question Period today, a report will be tabled from procedure and House affairs committee recommending that the...
OttawaThe democracy electionThe Star sizes up a potential campaign. A majority of respondents to a recent Ipsos Reid poll put "honest, open and trustworthy...
OttawaThe week aheadThe 40th Parliament began with a moment of unprecedented democratic intrigue and may soon end similarly. The House returns this...
OttawaTowards contemptAfter two days of hearings, the opposition members of the Procedure and House Affairs committee are ready to declare the...
OttawaWho’s to blame if no one cares?That the public is generally disinterested in the business of Ottawa is something I blamed for the current state of the House of...