Archive for: Governance

Harper Cancels Spring Parliamentary Break

Feb 4th, 2010

Harper Cancels Spring Parliamentary Break

"There is no reason for the House of Commons to take constituency breaks during these weeks," Gordon O'Connor, the government whip, wrote. "Quite frankly, we would be surprised if the opposition disagreed."

Repay the wrongfully accused

Jan 21st, 2010

Repay the wrongfully accused

The National Post argues that compensation should be mandatory in all cases of wrongful imprisonment.

Trust the owners

Jan 20th, 2010

Trust the owners

Why we should resist the urge to limit executives' pay.

Shocker: We don’t pay enough for electricity

Jan 18th, 2010

Shocker: We don’t pay enough for electricity

Raising the price of electricity may be the way to greener generation.

Sticking Around in Afghanistan

Jan 16th, 2010

Sticking Around in Afghanistan

Conrad Black on why Canada should remain in Afghanistan past 2011.

Canada to open door for Haitians

Jan 14th, 2010

Canada to open door for Haitians

In the wake of this week's devastating earthquake in Haiti, the Canadian federal government has announced it is close to implementing a new humanitarian effort which would make possible the immigration of thousands of Haitians to Canada.

It’s always about the money: VANOC and the aboriginal torch relay

Jan 14th, 2010

It’s always about the money: VANOC and the aboriginal torch relay

Gary Mason sees "dependency spending" on First Nations communities as hampering their economic development.

Canada puts airlines, airports on high alert

Jan 13th, 2010

Canada puts airlines, airports on high alert

In the aftermath of the failed terrorist attack on the United States December 25th, the Canadian Government has advised all airlines and airports to “exercise increased vigilance” with regards to aviation and security protocols.

Operation Hamlet begins with DART deployment 
and search for trapped Canadian

Jan 13th, 2010

Operation Hamlet begins with DART deployment 
and search for trapped Canadian

Canada’s Disaster Assistance Relief Team has been deployed to Haiti in a humanitarian effort the Canadian military has named Operation Hamlet.

Give the House the authority

Jan 11th, 2010

Give the House the authority

Andrew Heard suggests that a request to prorogue should only be made after a vote by the House.