Canadian Politics
New Government leader in the Senate to be an elected one?
Earlier this month, Mulroney appointee and Harper lieutenant Marjorie LeBreton announced her retirement as Government leader in the Senate. LeBreton, who is…
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7 posts tagged "Marjorie Lebreton".
Stephen Harper
Patrick Brazeau is removed from the Conservative caucus
Prime Minister Stephen Harper removed Senator Patrick Brazeau from caucus today after the Senator was taken into Gatineau police custody this morning just…
Parliament of Canada
Whistleblower stomped by unaccountable Senate
I cannot believe the news that has been swirling around the city in the past couple of days about Tory staffer Jeffrey Kroeker. Kroeker was reprimanded by a…
Parliament of Canada
Senator Marjory LeBreton Interview
I was delighted to chat with Senator Marjory LeBreton the other day. I’ve heard from many people that Senator LeBreton is perhaps the nicest and most gracious…
Stephen Harper
The Cabinet
Stephen Harper – Prime Minister Michel Fortier – Public Works and Government Services Monte Solberg – Citizenship and Immigration David Emerson – International…
Stephen Harper
Things learned so far this morning
Michaelle Jean, the Governor General, takes the actual reins of power in the hour between Martin’s resignation and Harper’s swearing-in. Gary Lunn took a taxi…
Stephen Harper
Cabinet predictions
I’m going to take a shot at predicting PM-elect Stephen Harper’s cabinet. The following is partly an indication of what I think should happen and partly what I…