Ottawa’Canadians are well served by the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’It is probably worth noting that, while the government operations committee has recommended further study of whether or not to...
General$25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing goes to Richard GwynColumnist Richard Gwyn took home the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing for his book Nation Maker: Sir John...
OttawaA scouting report on Team MulcairHere again is the roster for Thomas Mulcair’s shadow cabinet. What to make of it? Here are several observations. -First, the...
GeneralWhat really swayed NDP voters on leadershipIt’s easy to remain neutral when you don’t know who you are voting for
OttawaThe Commons: As good a guess as anyThe first sound Thomas Mulcair made when he reached the lectern was a sigh
OttawaOn Angus going to Mulcair on the NDP convention floorAfter his attempt at rap last night as part of the Paul Dewar showcase, Charlie Angus might not appear like quite so serious a...
OttawaDewar bows outHis statements to reporters after the first ballot. He was asked about endorsing another candidate. I then asked him if he was...
OttawaThe falloutBy virtue of first ballot results, Niki Ashton has been eliminated. Martin Singh has dropped out, having already identified Thomas...
OttawaFirst ballot resultsThomas Mulcair 19,728 30.2% Brian Topp 13,915 21.3% Nathan Cullen 10,671 16.3% Peggy Nash 8,353 12.8% Paul Dewar 4,883 7.4% Martin...
OttawaThe Dewar showCharlie Angus strolled out on stage, waving one arm in the air, with a rapper in tow. The duo proceeded with a...