OttawaThe neutered Parliament?At the end of this Globe report on moves toward greater cooperation among parliamentary watchdogs, Pat Martin concedes a rather...
OttawaC-38: The government’s argumentsCourtesy of YouTube, a selection of budget bill speeches from Conservative MPs. Pierre Poilievre James Bezan Patrick Brown More...
OttawaCaptain DemocracyThe Walrus wonders this month if Elizabeth May can rescue democracy in this country. According to Betteridge’s Law , the answer is...
OttawaThe meaning of a voteConservative backbencher Dan Albas is concerned that a Liberal MP is oversimplifying a vote he cast. Presumably Mr. Albas’ concern...
OttawaLaw-making made easierTonda MacCharles notes the government’s recent enthusiasm for private member’s bills. Here is the Library of Parliament’s list of...
OttawaThe Commons: Thomas Mulcair does his Stephen Harper impressionUnfortunately, no silly wig was used
OttawaFighting the budget billThe New Democrats say the battle will move next to the environment committee, where today Megan Leslie will move a motion that...
OttawaExplaining the budget billElizabeth May has compiled a breakdown of every change to environmental regulations contained in the budget bill. The Green Party...
OttawaWhere have you gone Gilles Duceppe?After a dust-up the day before over his failure to meet with a particular community group, Conservative MP Jacques Gourde rose...
Ottawa’No decision has been made’If last night’s sketch did not sufficiently enlighten, the full transcript of last night’s inquiry into government’s defence...