OttawaThe Commons: Lawrence Cannon’s lips are sealedWhether Canada has transferred children to Afghan authorities, the government won’t say
OttawaThe Commons: Let’s not jump to conclusions, for onceThe government pleads for patience on the Taseko file
OttawaThomas Mulcair’s sadnessLast week’s motion in the House of Commons rebuking Maclean’s for its cover story arguing that Quebec is the "most corrupt...
Ottawa"Bread and circuses, eh?"As we try to sort out exactly where the Prime Minister stands on federal funding for pro-sports arenas and stadiums—starting, of...
UncategorizedThe Backbench Top TenAnd now the debut of a new weekly feature here at Beyond the Commons: a wholly arbitrary ranking of the ten most worthy, or at...
UncategorizedLet us now debate the difference between user fees and taxesJohn Baird says the government will increase the airport security fee charged to air travelers, the opposition critics say this is...
Uncategorized’Dear Minister Flaherty’The NDP files its suggestions with the Finance Minister, including pension reform, EI reform, municipal funding, an extension to...
UncategorizedLet us put our faith in Gary BettmanThe government side responds to the NDP’s call for a royal commission on hockey violence.