…assuming the Tories actually bother to release a platform this time, that is. Stephen Fletcher reiterates the call to eliminate public subsidies of political parties – I think it’s a safe bet we’ll be hearing about public subsidies, coalitions, and all the other things that made the end of last year so much fun, whenever […]

After a close round of voting, we have our top 10, in the quest to find Canada’s silliest scandal. 10. Sexgate: Alberta Premier John Brownlee goes down in defeat over a Berlusconi-esque sex scandal, with his UFA party completely wiped out – one of 3 government changes in the province’s history. Only problem is, most […]

In honour of Harper’s wafer waffle, now a month old and back in the news, I’ll be tossing up a poll to crown Canada’s all-time silliest scandal next week. “Silliest” can be interpreted however you want, but I would suggest “gets way more attention than it deserves” as a guideline. So submit your nominations below. […]

Elections are strictly verboten in Canada during the following times: -During provincial or municipal elections–Christmas…or any religious holidays–Summer–Winter–Economic downturns–Until Judge Gomery reports Consulting my calendar, there will be a short window of opportunity of an election in May of 2011, and I hope we take it, because the next acceptable election date after that won’t […]

Update at bottom… This is huge: OTTAWA — For the first time in years, the federal Liberals are giving the Tories a run for their money when it comes to fundraising. During the second quarter of 2009, Liberals pulled in $3.878 million – a whisker short of the $3.957 million raked in by the cash-hoovering […]

In my final interview from this spring’s Liberal leadership convention, I sat down with Keith Martin, to talk about the health care system. Given all the brouhaha surrounding Obama’s health care reforms, it’s probably worth taking a minute to remember that our system is far from perfect itself. See also: Ralph Goodale on Western Alienation, […]

I’m not sure if Ignatieff or the media are more to blame for this, but it’s a little sad that after Ignatieff finally responds to the clamouring for him to speak, all we get out of it is an election speculation story.

Chris Selley recaps an interview given by Britain’s opposition leader David Cameron, then adds the following: “Reticent” isn’t a word that comes to mind. What comes to my mind instead is that if either Michael Ignatieff or Stephen Harper had given that interview, Canadian politics-watchers would still be picking themselves up off the floor, and […]

There are certain things you just know are going to be funny… Hat tip – Equivocator UPDATE – Now with working video!