OttawaM-312: Debating a study that might require a debate about abortionAt 5:30pm this evening the House will hold an hour of debate on Stephen Woodworth’s proposal that a special committee be struck to...
OttawaThe Commons: Stephen Harper says a lot of thingsReminiscing about the Prime Minister’s words is always a good place to start--for entertainment’s sake.
OttawaDefine ’appropriate’Amid more questions about Bev Oda’s trip to the land of expensive orange juice, Peter Van Loan stressed to the House that Ms. Oda...
OttawaSeparating the good communists from the bad communistsShe likely did not appreciate the response , but Elizabeth May did get the Prime Minister on his feet with this question at the...
OttawaThe system doesn’t workThe Parliamentary Budget Office suggests Parliament should perhaps be better able to do its primary job. The PBO helpfully tells...
OttawaAsk a simple questionPeggy Nash tries to reengage the Old Age Security debate. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley offered that "this is not about...
OttawaThe Commons: A simple misunderstandingSo close to the sort of concession the opposition desires and yet, so far
OttawaUpon further reviewInternational Development Minister Bev Oda rose this afternoon in response to a question from Bob Rae and informed the House of...
OttawaQ&A: Bruce HyerOn the occasion of his departure from the NDP caucus, Bruce Hyer and I chatted today via telephone. Q: So I guess first off, when...
OttawaThe Independent MP for Thunder Bay-Superior NorthBruce Hyer expands on his reasons for leaving the NDP caucus. Mr. Hyer mentions a few ideas for reform, including his proposal for...