OttawaWill 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...
OttawaJacques Gourde achieves government backbencher nirvanaThe Conservative MP’s statement to the House yesterday afternoon. Here again is a rough guide to the Conservatives’ carbon tax...
OttawaIt’s snow grooming machine week, apparentlyThe week so far in federal funding for snow grooming machines. Tuesday . Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister...
OttawaOwning the farceWhile the New Democrats continue to try to shame Conservative backbenchers—see Olivia Chow’s statement on Monday and Niki...
OttawaConservative Backbencher of the YearBy my count, Conservative MP Jacques Gourde has delivered 27 members’ statements so far this year. Fourteen of those were used to...
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...
OttawaThe Commons: Philosophical riddlesWho will measure the savings achieved by cutting auditors’ jobs?
OttawaIs this civil?The 15 minutes immediately preceding Question Period each day are set aside for "statements by members." These statements...
OttawaDo you think it’s easy to make priorities?How many number one priorities can the government have? More than one, it seems.
GeneralConservatives and the men in blueThe Conservatives’ Law Enforcement Officers Caucus held a special reception for the Canadian Police Association while they were...