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 [...]
Political commentary can take many forms, and some days it seems like it’s everywhere you look. From the pundits and columnists who keep a regular tally of the comings and goings at Queen’s Park to the regulars who debate the government’s latest move in the corner coffee shop, there’s no shortage of views being expressed. [...]
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 [...]
When all the facts surrounding the causes of the Gulf crisis are finally known, there will be lots of blame to spread around. Certainly BP will shoulder the lion’s share, perhaps deservedly. Did they cut corners in a bid to save time and a few million dollars? Were they using technology that was proven in [...]
One of the trickiest things to pass in politics has to be the Smell Test. And it’s frightening, at times, to witness the extent of Dysosmia (also known as olfactory dysfunction) that exists. It’s not just the fake lake. It’s MPs “allowing” the Auditor General to review their expenses, but rejecting a permanent move toward [...]
Election fever around Parliament Hill is beginning to heat up and it is becoming increasingly likely that at some point over the next 3-4 months a federal election will be called. Parliament Hill, on the eve of the summer recess, is rife with this fever as speculation of elections, mergers, and coalitions is now the [...]
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- Commission Bastarache · Le nom de Fava refait surface
- Nouvel amphithéâtre · Les conservateurs peu loquaces
- Mexique · Dion attendu ce soir après son hospitalisation
- Sondage Nanos · Très mince avance des conservateurs
- En bref - Deux députés du NPD rentrent dans le rang
- Lettres - Un politicien courtisé
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