OttawaThe shorter Parliament, the unscrutinized governmentAs Ned Franks notes , Parliament’s 119-day sitting last year was in line with a steady decline that goes back decades—see my...
OttawaThe Year in Tony ClementIf there was a defining visage for this government in 2010, it was likely Teflon Tony’s
GeneralMitchel Raphael on what MPs plan for the holidays and Rob Ford’s scary habitHad a few? This MP will drive you home, Iggy plummets in the puppet polls
OttawaThis week has three sketchesOur weekly look back at all we saw and heard . Monday. Would you let this man fly your plane? Wednesday. One thing he can say for...
OttawaAu revoir, Mr. SiksayAfter the House adjourned yesterday, the NDP’s Bill Siksay quietly announced he won’t be seeking reelection. An astute reader...
OttawaFree votesAs votes that transcend party lines are rare and social issues are generally the most difficult to navigate, a pair of recent...