For those outside the dim hue of Parliament Hill, it may seem like another layer of bureaucracy and political wrangling has descended. On top of the current House committees, Senate committees, and Cabinet committees the Prime Minister announced the creation of 26 Conservative Caucus Advisory Committees. But given their formal role, they could have a [...]
The courthouse circus around the G-20 protests puts the wrong things on trial.
My colleagues in Ottawa recently shared their thoughts on what they think are the top news sites, blogs and tweeters covering Canadian politics. I have certainly embraced the benefits of social media like all of us here at FH, but I still enjoy a more traditional approach to gaining perspective on politics. [...]
Continuing a theme begun by my colleagues Matt Salvatore with his piece on the ‘Top 5 political blogs’ and Michael Von Herff’s piece ‘The 10 best tweeters for those following Ottawa’, I’d like to discuss those web sites and blogs that are essential reads for those tracking issues, events and gossip in federal politics. With [...]
Well it had to happen sooner or later. Today’s news conference on the Hill that saw Stockwell Day sparring with reporters who eventually accused him of “not making any sense” on crime data and the census, is telling. Has the Ottawa press gallery finally turned on the government? The Harper government should take solace in [...]
George H.W. Bush likely won’t ever forget it, but sometimes we do. It’s the economy, stupid. Bush Sr. lost his shot at a second term as President of the United States in large part because Bill Clinton’s campaign manager James Carville (the Ragin’ Cajun) uttered those immortal (in political circles) words at the right time [...]
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