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The question of the weekend
Liberals are spending much of the day discussing the concept of “evidence-based policy”—this curious and revolutionary and courageous notion that the government’s actions and promises should acknowledge demonstrable reality. Munir Sheikh, the former chief statistician, addressed the convention this morning. Delegates have spent the rest of the day in sessions dedicated to discussing this novel approach in the context of various policy areas.
MPs mix with Genie stars
The 31st annual Genie Awards were held at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre. Below, Industry Minister Tony Clement.
Law & Order: House of Commons
Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez has been charged after something to do with a breathalyzer.
Hill Helps Haiti fundraiser packed
Folks from all parties packed the Hill Helps Haiti fundraiser organized by the government relations firm Summa Strategies. The event raised over $32,000. Below, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (left) and Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail Shea.
The Liberal Christmas party
(Left to right) MPs Navdeep Bains, Mark Holland, Martha Hall Findlay, Mario Silva, Gerard Kennedy and former MP Omar Alghabra.
Parties in glass houses should not throw stones
The Liberals have benefited hugely from the confusion of the ‘Liberal’ and ‘Canada’ brands, both proudly red and white
Liberals gather in the courtyard
Quebec Liberal staffers held “Soir des plaines sur la Colline,” a summer bash in the East Block courtyard. Below are Quebec Liberal MPs Marlene Jennings (left) and Alexandra Mendes.
Consolation prize
Not quite as prestigious as leading NATO, but Peter MacKay is once again ‘Parliament’s Sexiest Male MP’
Your Team Iggy starting line-up
Posted without comment for the moment. Some attempt at analysis to follow after some consideration now offered below.