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Feds to focus on budget, economy, massive cuts, foreign policy, as House resumes sitting
But opposition parties say they expect the majority governing Conservatives to bring down the hammer on bills and debates, again.


NEWS

Lobbyists focus on budget, strategic operating review, and pipelines

Lobbyists focus on budget, strategic operating review, and pipelines
U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision on Keystone XL Pipeline opens up more lobbying.

Nine months after federal election, information on vote suppression allegations remains scarce

Nine months after federal election, information on vote suppression allegations remains scarce
Elections Canada declines to comment on on-going investigation, but Democracy Watch says elections watchdog needs greater transparency.

PM promises pension reform amid calls for an overhaul of Parliament’s own retirement plan

PM promises pension reform amid calls for an overhaul of Parliament’s own retirement plan
C.D. Howe study says Parliamentarians need to lead by example in tackling unsustainable entitlements.

Opposition parties say Conservatives now vulnerable on pension issue, and ‘they’re desperate to change the channel’

Opposition parties say Conservatives now vulnerable on pension issue, and ‘they’re desperate to change the channel’
Prime Minister Stephen Harper cut short debate to push forward an obscure bill on private pension funds Tuesday to divert attention from the uproar over his plan to reduce or amend Old Age Security payments, the opposition parties claimed.

Second day back, Tories use time allocation on Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act

Second day back, Tories use time allocation on Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act
Prime Minister Stephen Harper approved the use of time allocation on Tuesday for the 11th time so far in this Parliament, to limit debate on an obscure private-sector pension bill the opposition parties say is an attempt to deflect attention from the firestorm Mr. Harper set off last week over the fate of government pensions for low-income seniors.

Toews' office contradicts RCMP on when it received potentially embarrassing report on long-gun registry

Toews' office contradicts RCMP on when it received potentially embarrassing report on long-gun registry
RCMP says Public Safety Minister Vic Toews received Commissioner's report on long-gun registry Dec. 16. Mr. Toews' office says it wasn't until Dec. 20. The government tabled it in the House in mid-January.

FEATURE

Parliament’s new poet laureate one of Canada’s greatest poets in 20th and 21st centuries

Parliament’s new poet laureate one of Canada’s greatest poets in 20th and 21st centuries
Prominent West Coast poet Fred Wah is expected to ‘rattle the old bones of the House’ when he steps into his new gig next month.

Reflections on John Napier Turner

Reflections on John Napier Turner
John Turner is certainly human, but he is a quintessential Canadian, who loves this country, and was a highly-principled national leader, diminished by so-called political allies.

Atleo wants 2012 to represent a ‘critical mass for change for First Nations people’

Atleo wants 2012 to represent a ‘critical mass for change for First Nations people’
AFN National Chief Atleo calls on PM to follow through on endorsement of UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Media and Copyright

Media and Copyright

January 16, 2012
LIST/CHART/SURVEYS
  • The 81 Closest Ridings Where MPs Won by 10 Per Cent or Less
  • Chiefs of Staff, Communications Directors, Press Secretaries to Cabinet Ministers
  • Cabinet’s Directors of Communications and Chiefs of Staff List 2011
THIS WEEK'S HILL TIMES
Conservatives pushing back long-gun registry House vote to wait for PM’s return from China
Feds should've made information on long-gun registry available to MPs during debates on Bill C-19, says NDP MP Harris
Chiefs want Crown-First Nations meeting to become an annual event
Elected Senate would give it legitimacy, but could create legislative gridlock, say experts
Federal government has no interest in becoming involved in U.S. election: Resources Minister Oliver
Federal government has no interest in becoming involved in U.S. election: Resources Minister Oliver
Fred Delorey, Camille Labchuk, Sarah Bain, Ian Wayne

Do you think MPs’ pensions should be reviewed and cut back?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
EDITORIAL

HILL LIFE & PEOPLE SLIDESHOWS
The speeches Jan. 15, 2012

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Liberal Party supporters
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Former Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff speaks at a tribute that party gave him.
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Liberal interim leader Bob Rae speaks to delegates on opening night.
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Mike Crawley makes a speech in an effort to become the party's president.
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Kingston and the Islands riding association president Ron Hartling makes a bid for party president.
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Former Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes speaks to delegates in a bid to become the party president.
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Former Liberal Cabinet Minister Sheila Copps makes a speech in her bid to become party president.
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Delegates debate a variety of resolutions.
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Former House Speaker Peter Milliken, right, chairs a plenary session on constitutional amendments.
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A delegate votes during a plenary session on various resolutions.
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Liberal Convention co-chair Mauril Bélanger, centre.
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Presidential candidates Ron Hartling, Alexandra Mendes, Mike Crawley and Sheila Copps.
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Mike Crawley speaks to delegates after winning the party's presidency by a tight 26 vote margin.
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Bob Rae speaks to delegates to close the convention.
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Mike Crawley and his family.
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Liberal MPs Hedy Fry, Rodger Cuzner and John McKay listen as Bob Rae addresses delegates.

MICHAEL DE ADDER'S TAKE