Jacques Gourde
Will the seven-point plan be enough to prevent a Russian invasion?
This morning’s QP has just concluded. The F-35 procurement was, predictably, a particular point of opposition concern. Below, a sampling.
Jacques Gourde achieves government backbencher nirvana
The Conservative MP’s statement to the House yesterday afternoon.
It’s snow grooming machine week, apparently
The week so far in federal funding for snow grooming machines.
Owning the farce
While the New Democrats continue to try to shame Conservative backbenchers—see Olivia Chow’s statement on Monday and Niki Ashton’s statement on Tuesday—the Conservatives have responded by finding new ways to lament for the prospect of a cap-and-trade system.
Conservative Backbencher of the Year
By my count, Conservative MP Jacques Gourde has delivered 27 members’ statements so far this year. Fourteen of those were used to attack either New Democrats or Liberals.
Where 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 before QP yesterday to complain that NDP MPs weren’t speaking enough French for his liking.
The Commons: Philosophical riddles
Who will measure the savings achieved by cutting auditors’ jobs?
Is this civil?
The 15 minutes immediately preceding Question Period each day are set aside for “statements by members.” These statements generally involve members saluting recently passed constituents, championing dearly held causes or making note of momentous sporting events.
Do you think it’s easy to make priorities?
How many number one priorities can the government have?
More than one, it seems.
Conservatives and the men in blue
The Conservatives’ Law Enforcement Officers Caucus held a special reception for the Canadian Police Association while they were in town. Below is caucus chair Shelly Glover.
The Commons: Fall comes early to Ottawa
The MPs report on their summer vacations and try out some new put-downs
Today in Parliament
Before Question Period each day, 15 minutes is set aside for MP’s to stand and deliver short statements on whatever subject they wish to speak to. Usually this involves expressions of concern for international events, commendation for local charities, or reference to legislative matters. It is, at least in theory, the House’s one forum through which individual members can speak of their own volition, irrespective of ongoing debate or strict party interest.