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…
Tag: Senate Reform
10 posts tagged "Senate Reform".
Ontario Politics
Frank Klees interview
Frank Klees is running for the leadership of the PC Party of Ontario and took some time to chat with me today about what his bid means and where Ontario needs…
PC Party of Ontario
Christine Elliott interview
Christine Elliott also announced her intention to run for PC Party leader of Ontario. I sat down with Elliott via video conference (Ottawa-Toronto) to chat…
Tim Hudak
Tim Hudak interview
Today, I had the opportunity to interview Tim Hudak who announced that he’ll be running for leadership of the Ontario PC Party.
Stephen Harper
Government introduces legislation to scrap long-gun registry
I’ve just learned that the government will be tabling legislation in the Senate to scrap the long-gun registry. Current legislation is already on the order…
Parliament of Canada
Senate appointments expected today
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to announce 18 appointments to the Senate today. A lot of the Ottawa-based media is either on break or anticipating…
Conservative Party of Canada
New Conservative Ads
The Conservatives have launched their second barrage of ads this morning along the “Stephane Dion is not a leader” line. This time, the Tories are focusing on…
Parliament of Canada
Senator-elect to serve in the Senate!
I was in question period yesterday to see a bit of Canadian history unfold. Mr. Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, CPC):Mr. Speaker, as part of our campaign promise for…
Dalton McGuinty
McGuinty calls for re-opening of constitutional talks
Last night, after attending a Ontario Liberal Party event, Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty called for the federal senate to be abolished because Ontario is not…