UncategorizedThe peace of this kingdomBrian Topp makes the case for the import of last week’s House vote on prorogation.
UncategorizedThe will of the HouseThe NDP’s motion calling for a limit on prorogation has just now passed the House by a 139-135 vote. Over then to the...
UncategorizedThe software of democracyMark Kingwell’s essay on political civility, to which I referred last week, is now online .
Uncategorized’Our humble wish that your Excellency is not burdened in future with frivolous requests for prorogation’The prepared text of Michael Ignatieff’s speech in reply to the Speech from the Throne.
UncategorizedOur cleverness runneth overConservative backbencher Stephen Woodworth will accept your apologies now.
UncategorizedThe Commons: Questions endure"Why, precisely, was it necessary to go without this daily exercise in accountability for the last month?"
UncategorizedMore humanIn light of Parliament’s proroguing and subsequent rescheduling, with a plea from Liberal MP Michelle Simon in mind, Glen Pearson...
UncategorizedBy the wayJack Layton has just requested, and the Speaker has just denied, an emergency debate on the Prime Minister’s power to request...