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Mauril Bélanger on updating ‘O Canada’: ‘We are in 2016!’
The veteran MP on why it’s important for Canada to have a gender-neutral anthem, and on pushing legislation while fighting ALS
Maclean’s on the Hill: ‘O Canada’ may soon be gender neutral
The Maclean’s Ottawa bureau’s weekly audio debrief on all things #cdnpoli
Who gets to see themselves in our national anthem?
Evan Solomon on anthem politics
What did the House of Commons do to itself last night?
The House of Commons barely pauses before acceding to a government demand
Anti-bullying on the Hill with Jer’s Vision
Jer’s Vision, Canada’s Youth Diversity Initiative, held a special reception on the Hill for parliamentarians to raise awareness about bullying and diversity. Pink cupcakes were served.
The Liberal prorogation dance
Liberal MP Mauril Belanger is the only federal Liberal willing to openly criticize Dalton McGuinty’s prorogation.
This week contains multitudes
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, Monday. I encourage all Canadians during this Citizenship Week to take some time to learn about Canada’s history, symbols and institutions, reflect on the great gift of being Canadian that has been passed to us, and as the Oath of Citizenship instructs, commit to faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfill our duties as Canadian citizens.
Live: A very long night for a very long bill
Welcome to Aaron Wherry’s live coverage of tonight’s C-38 votes
Who will advocate for euthanasia?
Neither the government nor the official opposition seem interested in pursuing the recommendations of yesterday’s Royal Society report.
Yes! We! Almost! Sort of! Are!
Glen Pearson, bless his heart, foresees a new post-partisan era dawning in Ottawa.
The Commons: Behold, the majesty of ways and means
“We will be watching them like hawks,” Ignatieff warned
Holidays in the hotel
Claude Sauvé, the Fairmont Château Laurier general manager, recently held his annual Christmas party. Here he is with his wife Debbie.