OttawaThe reserve powerEarlier this year, Nicholas MacDonald and James Bowden argued that the Governor General has no discretion to refuse a request to...
OttawaThe Internet candidate for Edmonton-StrathconaThe election should probably not pass without noting the candidacy of Christopher White, running as an independent in...
OttawaWhat say the Governor General?Nicholas A. MacDonald and James W.J. Bowden argue that the Governor General should not refuse a request to prorogue Parliament.
Ottawa’Respecting and Renewing our Democracy’For those of us who are interested in such things , here are the democratic reforms promised by the Liberals. The Liberals also...
Ottawa’It’s about what kind of politics we’re going to have in this country’Michael Ignatieff talks to the Star. In his first round of campaign interviews, the Liberal leader also talks to the Globe and...
OttawaThe House passes judgment, againLast night, by a count of 145-135, the House of Commons passed the following motion. Debate on the motion begins here and...
OttawaThe best and worst in democracyThe anti-prorogation rallies of January 23rd win Samara’s search for the best moment in Canadian democracy last year.
OttawaHow late is too late?At the risk of dwelling upon the Prime Minister’s words, it is probably worth noting all of the questions raised by Mr. Harper’s...
OttawaOh, is that what happened?The Prime Minister explains how it was that a coalition government failed to replace his in December 2008 .