With shrinking coffers and membership, the Bloc Québécois is returning to its militant roots to fight for sovereignty—and survival
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Would any governing party tolerate an MP like Brent Rathgeber?
The independent MP for Edmonton-St. Albert takes his seat
Nestlé: More than chocolate bars
Nestlé Canada held a special reception at The Westin Ottawa for MPs and folks on the Hill. The night highlighted some of their products. “You make Häagen-Dazs” was a popular line when people found out Nestlé Canada had the rights to produce it in this country.
Cooking with Gas
The Canadian Gas Association held their second annual Now We’re Cooking with Gas reception at the National Arts Centre.
Who will advocate for euthanasia?
Neither the government nor the official opposition seem interested in pursuing the recommendations of yesterday’s Royal Society report.
Who gets to support the troops
After Question Period yesterday, the House proceeded to the traditional messages on the occasion of Remembrance Day (the House is due to be on break next week). Veteran Affairs Minister Steven Blaney spoke for the government, Peter Stoffer for the NDP and Sean Casey for the Liberals.
The good pork in Ottawa
The Canadian Pork Council held a reception for MPs at the Sheraton Hotel.
Orange ribbons for Jack
Last week MPs sported orange ribbons to remember Jack Layton.
The first day back, and two MPs’ ‘messy breakup’
Jack Layton’s chair to go to his family
Remembering Jack
The House of Commons is presently toasting the memory of Jack Layton, with speeches so far from Stephen Harper, Bob Rae, Louis Plamondon and Elizabeth May.