’Why is the government refusing to have a public inquiry to lay to rest some of these allegations?’
Apropos of Abousfian Abdelrazik (remember him?) and the questions still unanswered, here is the text of questions posed by Stephen...
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Question Period
Gone blogging
I’ll be over here this afternoon, following coverage of Michael Jackson’s memorial. It’ll be just like covering Question...
Somebody do something
Preston Manning appeals to a general need for renewal in Ottawa. He manages, at the same time, to claim that the last session was...
Sheila Copps’ many admirers
For whatever reason, the Star puts together a list of the worst insults hurled in the House of Commons. "Traitor"—and various...
These people are not actors
Steve Paikin convenes a half dozen newish MPs and MPPs to discuss life in politics. Theatre is the most over-used word...
The man in the mirror
Susan Delacourt looks to the press gallery. It’s often said that people get the government they deserve, but in the bubble of...
Run the option
Glen Pearson asks the Prime Minister to come up with a Plan B. My issue is really one of timing – and flexibility. In moments...
It is mostly Kady’s fault
Canadian Press talks to three rookie MPs about their first impressions of Ottawa. All are shocked and appalled. Conservative...
The Commons: And then, suddenly, an answer
Ottawa is going to bring Abousfian Abdelrazik home
The Commons: Who is this man?
Six months in, Michael Ignatieff remains a subject of some confusion