Canadian Politics
Governor General speculation!
The Star kicked it off and the Wicary at the Globe is trending the topic, so I might as well add my own two cents to the story. I usually don’t report on the…
Michaelle Jean
9 posts on Michaelle Jean from Stephen Taylor's archive of Canadian political commentary.
Parliament of Canada
First Speech from the Throne of the 40th Parliament
Reactions (if you represent a stakeholder and would like to see your release quoted here, email me): Liberal: The official Opposition is focused on making…
Canadian Politics
Tonight’s Throne Speech
Prime Minister Harper has penned the mandate he seeks from Parliament for its next session and Governor General Michaelle Jean will deliver the Speech from the…
Crown in Canada
David Onley is Ontario’s new Lieutenant-Governor
An inspirational choice: Ontario’s incoming lieutenant-governor said Tuesday he will play an “activist” role over the next five years aimed at improving the…
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…
Conservative Party of Canada
On comparing the Conservative Party to Democrats
Some in the Canadian Conservative movement have half-correctly compared our party to the Democrats in the United States. While the philosophy shared between…
Digital Politics
New Blogging Tories Podcasts!
I’ve got a number of podcasts coming up for Blogging Tories visitors. I’ve snagged a number of interviews from CFRA concerning the Governor General designate,…
Crown in Canada
Next Governer General is Michaelle Jean
The official announcement will come tomorrow at 11 am EST. But word has leaked that CBC Personality Michaelle Jean will be the next Governer General of Canada.…