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Will these MPs flip flop?
Here are a few quotes from NDP and Liberal MPs regarding the Canadian mission in Afghanistan: NDP MP Peter Stoffer: “Mr. Chair, I want to answer the question th
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PM defends Civitas
Snap!: Mr. Mark Holland (Ajax-Pickering, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the point that the minister misses is very simple. There is a difference between expressing an opin
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Tsk tsk Hedy Fry
The following is an email received by hundreds of staffers and MPs on Parliament Hill today: From: Fry, Hedy – M.P. Sent: April 18, 2006 2:33 PM To: – LIBERAL A
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Consider the Throne Speech passed
The Liberals seem to be in automatic opposition mode and conforming with Jack Layton’s earlier constructive language, the NDP appears supportive of the Throne S
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Speech from the Throne – a preview
From a variety of sources, I’ve pieced together a few themes about today’s speech from the throne which is set to occur in just under an hour. I’ve learned that
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The Speaker’s Election
1:16pm: Bill Blaikie calls for order. I assume that he’s looking over the proceedings because he’s the most senior member. 1:18pm: Blaikie casts the last ballot
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Crazy Canadians bills!
Since its summertime and Stephen Harper is flipping burgers in the 905 and most of us are stuck in our offices, I thought I’d kill some time by checking out som
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Appointments this week: Senate and GG
Paul Martin has appointed five new senators to the Upper Chamber this week. Three Liberals and two Conservative received their golden tickets and will sit in th
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Seatmates
Jeff Watson, Conservative MP for Essex, writes today about his seatmate in the 38th session of Parliament, Chuck Cadman. It’s both touching and historically rel