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Will your party push for Canada’s Parliamentary budget officer to be a fully independent officer of Parliament and not under the Library of Parliament’s budget?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 04/23/2012 12:00 am EDT
“The procurement of Canada’s planned 65 F-35 fighter jets has been called a fiasco. Is it? And how much will they cost, in total, including operating costs, maintenance, etc.?”
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 04/16/2012 12:00 am EDT
What were the positives and the negatives in the 2012 budget?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 04/09/2012 12:00 am EDT
“New NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair is a former Liberal, and interim Liberal leader Bob Rae is a former Dipper. With a new leader of the official opposition, how do you think the atmosphere of the House of Commons and Question Period will change?”
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 04/02/2012 12:00 am EDT
After weeks of speculation and mixed reports, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is expected to deliver a frugal, belt-tightening budget on March 29. What do you think? Is this the kind of budget Canada needs?

Published: Monday, 03/26/2012 12:00 am EDT
“A recent poll by Postmedia News and Global TV found that PM Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have not fallen in public estimation, following the breaking of the robocall allegations scandal. What does this say to you?”
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 03/19/2012 12:00 am EDT
“How concerned are everyday Canadians with the allegations of electoral fraud in the last election? Do you think Elections Canada will get to the bottom of it, and when?”
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 03/12/2012 12:00 am EDT
“Do you think there should be a public inquiry into the alleged voter suppression scandal?”
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 03/05/2012 12:00 am EST
What do you make of the @vikileaks30 tweets, and now Anonymous promising to expose Public Safety Minister Vic Toews if the government doesn’t scrap Bill C-30? Do you think Anonymous will influence the government bill? What’s your take?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 02/27/2012 12:00 am EST
What did PM Stephen Harper’s recent trip to China accomplish for Canada?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 02/20/2012 12:00 am EST
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called a by-election in the late and former NDP leader Jack Layton’s Toronto riding. Which party do you think will win the seat? Why?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 02/13/2012 12:00 am EST
How deep do you think the government cuts will be in this year’s budget? Will some government departments be cut by a lot more than 10 per cent?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 02/06/2012 12:00 am EST
Do you think MPs’ pensions should be reviewed and cut back?

Published: Monday, 01/30/2012 12:00 am EST
“In a recent letter to Conservative MPs and Senators, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he would be sending Cabinet ministers across the country to hear Canadians’ views on the upcoming budget. What do you think of the initiative?”
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 01/23/2012 12:00 am EST
Concerns over Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan’s health have sparked speculation over whether or not (and when) a Cabinet shuffle will take place. Do you expect Prime Minister Stephen Harper to shake up his top bench in the new session? Why?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 01/16/2012 12:00 am EST
What will be your leader’s top priorities in 2012?
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 01/09/2012 12:00 am EST
“Last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper surpassed former PM John Diefenbaker to become the ninth longest-serving prime minister in Canadian history. What is Mr. Harper’s biggest legacy to date?”
By LAURA RYCKEWAERT |
Published: Monday, 12/12/2011 12:00 am EST

Parliamentary Calendar
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Conservative Weekly Caucus Meeting
NDP Weekly Caucus
Liberal Weekly Caucus
Scotiabank Emerging Markets Forum
Value of Investing in Downtowns
The Order of Canada: Stories Behind the People
John Boyko to Address Rideau Club
In Mutual Defence: the Continental U.S. NORAD Region?
Eyes are for Life Reception
2012 Navy Outlook
Parliamentary Protocol
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HILL LIFE & PEOPLE SLIDESHOWS
Peter Milliken portait unveiling May 9, 2012

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Former House Speaker Peter Milliken poses with artist Paul Wyse, who painted his portrait.
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Conservative MPs Ed Holder, Patrick Brown and Rod Bruinooge.
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Hill and Knowlton's Don Boudria.
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Former Senator Marcel Prud'homme and former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.
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Former prime minister Joe Clark and Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella.
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Liberal Senator Joseph Day, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Peter Milliken.
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The crowd.
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Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, Thomas Mulcair.
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Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair.
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Peter Milliken and House Speaker Andrew Scheer unveil the portrait.
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Peter Milliken and the portrait.
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Artist Paul Wyse.
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Liberal interim leader Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, House Speaker Andrew Scheer.
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NDP MP Denise Savoie and Peter Milliken.
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The portrait gets taken out to be hung.
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Liberal Senator David Smith.

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