OttawaWho here believes in democracy?From QP this morning, Marc Garneau challenges the government backbench. Mr. Garneau continues his taunting online. See previously:...
OttawaTime gentlemenThe Liberals have released figures documenting what they believe to be Mr. Harper’s abuse of power . By their reckoning, 21...
OttawaThe House supports the curtailment of debateWith all Conservatives present voting nay, the NDP motion on time allocation has been defeated in the House by a count of 153 to...
OttawaThe curtailment of debateThe House will spend Friday debating an NDP motion on the use of time allocation and closure.
OttawaYou’ve changedThe New Democrats sent up backbencher Dan Harris just before Question Period yesterday with the following. See previously: Like a...
OttawaLike a young Pat MartinOn the afternoon of May 25, 1998, a young parliamentarian—a member of the opposition, not yet 30 years old and elected for the...
OttawaIt takes a swear wordSpeaking with reporters after QP this morning, Pat Martin claims a kind of victory.
OttawaNo apologiesLisa Raitt and Vic Toews are profoundly saddened, but Pat Martin regrets nothing (aside from swearing at a specific Twitter user).
OttawaAnd now a word from Pat MartinVia Twitter , the NDP MP reacts to the government’s latest move to limit debate in the House.
OttawaThe House of Rubber StampsPeter Van Loan complains that the opposition parties continue to oppose the Harper government’s agenda and explains his general...