OttawaThe constantly evolving nature of democracyStephen Harper, explaining Bev Oda’s situation. "Mr. Speaker, once again, the reality is that the minister took a decision that...
OttawaThis week has four sketchesOur weekly look back at all we saw and heard. Monday. Leaping over a low bar Tuesday. Stephen Harper, ever undaunted...
OttawaWhen ministers misspeakNine years ago, it was a Liberal minister, Art Eggleton, who was the subject of a prima facie finding of privilege by the...
OttawaThe House passes judgment, againLast night, by a count of 145-135, the House of Commons passed the following motion. Debate on the motion begins here and...
Ottawa’This is not a hockey game’Speaking with reporters after QP yesterday, Michael Ignatieff’s response to the Prime Minister’s reaction to the Speaker’s rulings...
OttawaThe Commons: John Baird will not be distracted by your democracyIn fairness to Mr. Baird, there is much to distract the Conservatives these days
OttawaThe meaning of honourGlen Pearson considers what it is to be honourable. Bruce Anderson considers recent events from a political perspective.
Ottawa’Kangaroo court’During debate yesterday following the Speaker’s ruling, Conservative Tom Lukiwski, the parliamentary secretary to the government...
OttawaThree rulings in 12 monthsNed Franks considers yesterday’s two rulings together with last year’s ruling on detainee documents. The Globe sees contempt...