Stephen Harper: Harper, who met recently with NDP leader Jack Layton, said he is open to listening to any ideas the small opposition party might have to offer on the economy. “If people want to work together on things that will help the economy, we’re willing to do that. But we have no indication of […]

…or maybe not: Michael Ignatieff, yesterday: Stephen Harper has been prime minister for four years, and he’s never visited China. We’ll be there next week. Canadian Press, today: Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is cancelling a week-long trip to China due to his self-declared threat of a fall federal election, The Canadian Press has learned. I’m […]

Really Jack?

ITQ has the calendar figured out. The Tory accountability report must be tabled the week of September 28th, with a Liberal opposition day to follow 2 sitting days later (Sept 30 to Oct 6). This parliament could also meet its maker if the Tories introduce a ways and means motion around that time – which […]

I don’t know about you, but I don’t keep as up to date on US politics during the lengthy Daily Show hiatuses, like the one we now find ourselves in. So, a big thanks to tGPOitHotW for the following videos: First up, congresswoman Lyn Jenkins, on the Republic search for their “Great White Hope”: Next […]

When Michael Bryant resigned in May, my blog post was as follows: With Terminator in theatres this weekend, I think it’s apt to quote the Governator – He’ll be back. Given this is really a human tragedy, more so than a political story, there’s not much I can really say here. Except that, obviously enough, […]

Well, they certainly sound serious this time – from Michael’s speech in Sudbury: In June, we set out four tests for Stephen Harper. Mr. Harper, you have failed all four. You’ve failed to protect the most vulnerable. You’ve failed to create jobs. Failed to defend our health care. Failed to restore our public finances. After […]

I guess they’re off probation…and onto life support: SUDBURY — Michael Ignatieff says the Harper government is on “life support” – and he sounds like he may be ready to pull the plug. The Liberal leader kicked off a summer caucus retreat Monday on a hawkish note, suggesting he’s keener to force a fall election […]

I’ve given Stevie a bit of a hard time on these Senate appointments. But this Liberal line of attack rings fairly hollow: “He is unequalled in Canadian history as the only prime minister to have made 27 Senate appointments in a single year and he beat (Conservative prime minister) Robert Borden who made 26 (in […]

Gary Doer to be named Canada’s new US Ambassador. Good choice. Doer is one of only a handful of Premiers to leave at the top of their game in recent years. He’s certainly been one of the most underrated politicians in this country over the last decade. For those counting, this will leave Gordon Campbell […]