Ottawa’We may have reached the point where we are going too far’On the afternoon of January 26, 1971, Robert McCleave , the Progressive Conservative MP for Halifax-East Hants, rose on a point of...
OttawaUnpacking the budget billShawn McCarthy delves into the environmental regulation amendments. Yesterday’s allotted day of debate was avoided , but debate is...
OttawaThe games beginMoments ago, after a recorded vote was compelled on a motion that "a member now be heard," the NDP’s Yvon Godin stood in the House...
OttawaHow many ways can you split a budget bill?The Canadian Press talks to Nathan Cullen. The New Democrats are apparently now proposing that the budget bill be split into five...
OttawaStill talking about debating the budget billI am reasonably assured that the Conservatives and New Democrats continue to discuss the possibility of splitting the budget...
OttawaQ&A: Peter Van LoanThe Government House leader in conversation after the NDP called for the budget implementation act to be split
OttawaSplit the billSeeking a conversation with the government side, the NDP will be presenting a motion to the House today that seeks to split the...
OttawaWho here believes in democracy?From QP this morning, Marc Garneau challenges the government backbench. Mr. Garneau continues his taunting online. See previously:...
OttawaA short history of budget implementation actsCourtesy of Parliament’s indispensable website, here is a list of budget implementation acts going back to 1994. Below, those 24...
OttawaDay Two of the budget debateThursday’s budget debate began with a time allocation motion. Nathan Cullen, among others, was displeased and cited the Young...