OttawaBlaine Calkins offers a selective reading of Jack MintzConservative MP Blaine Calkins rose before Question Period this afternoon with the following. If that quote of Mr. Mintz seems...
OttawaMembers’ statements intriguePeter Goldring thinks the Conservatives were trying to mock him with a members’ statement. A preliminary hearing into the charges...
OttawaDo we want the Senate defeating bills passed by the House?Greg Fingas considers the ramifications of the Senate (potentially) defeating the sports betting bill. Depending on the eventual...
Ottawa’It’s naive’NDP MP Brian Masse questions the pro sports leagues’ opposition to Joe Comartin’s sports betting bill.
OttawaThe Commons: Less acrimony from Vic Toews, more questions for himThe Commons: The Public Safety Minister makes himself clear
OttawaIdea alertNDP MP Sana Hassainia proposes increasing EI for parents who have twins and triplets. Ms. Hassainia was involved in a small...
OttawaQuestioning the existence of the Intergovernmental Affairs MinisterYesterday afternoon, the NDP sent up Robert Aubin to ask Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue about his...
OttawaThe Commons: Vic Toews again imparts his judgmentThe Public Safety Minister on the case of Ashley Smith
OttawaPrivate members’ businessKady O’Malley picks nine private members’ bills to watch. The case of Helene Laverdiere’s bill is the most interesting to...