PoliticsWhat price, democracy?Answering order paper questions costs money. So does all that clapping.
OttawaGreat work, but never mindIn June, Tony Clement commended the government operations committee on its study of estimates reform. This week, Tony Clement...
OttawaParliament can’t do its jobDean Beeby revisits the government operations committee’s report on Parliament’s ability to scrutinize government spending. Within...
GeneralA Conservative St. Patrick’s Day bashA St. Patrick’s Day celebration was held in the office of MP James Rajotte for Tory MPs.
OttawaMike Wallace Maverick WatchThe Conservative backbencher seems interested in empowering MPs for the purposes of properly scrutinizing how the government...
OttawaMike Wallace Maverick WatchThe Conservative backbencher says the House needs to better scrutinize government spending.
GeneralThe Salvation Army invades the HillThe Salvation Army hit the Hill and schmoozed with MPs. Below, Justin Trudeau arrives at the reception. . . Minister of Public...
UncategorizedThe Commons: Fall comes early to OttawaThe MPs report on their summer vacations and try out some new put-downs
OttawaThe Commons: The House of ComediansThe Scene . In the 15 minutes between 2 o’clock and the start of Question Period, three different Conservatives were sent up to...