OttawaChecking Peter MacKay’s mathTerry Milewski quibbles. Jacques Bourbeau sees the same problems. The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report is here...
OttawaWho gets held to accountLiberal MP Gerry Byrne alleges Conservative MP Andrew Saxton is trying to ensure senior departmental officials don’t testify...
OttawaNew and old mathThe Defence Minister explains the difference between $25 billion and $15 billion. The "new calculation" reflects an estimate that...
OttawaThe measure of the F-35Alan Williams, the former assistant deputy minister with National Defence, points with concern to the department’s use of a...
OttawaAbout that documentationOne last point on the Defence Minister’s comments this weekend. Nearer the end of the interview, Kevin Newman asked Mr. MacKay...
GeneralPeter Mackay says $10 billion gap in F-35 cost estimates is a matter of accountingFuel, oil, maintenance and salaries make up the difference, according to the Minister of Defence
OttawaAbout that timelineIn his interview with CTV, Peter MacKay also noted the "discrepancy" between the 36-year timeline of * the Auditor General and the...
OttawaBetter know $25 billionIn an interview with CTV’s Question Period, Peter MacKay explains the $25-billion estimate that National Defence prepared for the...
OttawaThe Commons: The $25 billion questionThe F-34 affair is, of course, even more complicated than a matter of different numbers
OttawaThe Commons: Accepting responsibilities without taking responsibilityIn his seat across the way, Mulcair threw his hands in the air, not sure whether to laugh, cry or scream