Does Parliament need a national ‘speak no evil’ day?MP Irwin Cotler’s motion sets out to find the delicate line of partisanship between vicious attack and honest airing of differences
Why MPs can’t wait to get out of OttawaThere’s no place like home — especially if you want to be re-elected. Our Political Editor Paul Wells explains
In praise of the airless rooms of parliamentary committeesWhat happens when the cameras turn away, the visitors leave and the MPs stop playing games? Work, maybe.
The little guy’s big chance in parliament Private members’ bills are having a moment in Ottawa—at least, if you’re a Conservative MP
Whatever happened to real debate in the House of Commons?The sad truth about the stultifying nature of Canadian parliamentary debate
How to Be a Better Canadian: Watch QP Aaron Wherry explains why Canadians should watch Question Period
Questioning question periodNowhere is the dereliction of duty more evident than in the House of Commons, writes Brent Rathgeber
How to Be a Better Canadian: Visit the Hill The Maclean’s political editor gives a behind-the-scenes tour of Parliament Hill