Anita Neville
A brief history of recent commotions
Before yesterday’s incident, the most recent confrontation in the House might have been when Conservative MP Royal Galipeau confronted Liberal MP David McGuinty. A couple weeks before that, Liberal MP Anita Neville and Conservative MP James Bezan seem to have had an an acrimonious encounter of some sort as well.
How Justin Trudeau could have changed electoral history
Victory moustaches!
On the campaign trail with Anita Neville
Liberal Anita Neville in her campaign office (which use to be a Blockbuster Video) and out door-knocking on the streets of Winnipeg.
The Commons: Law and points of order
Respect for campaign spending limits may be debatable, but the rules barring photography certainly aren’t
Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen and Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada
New Brunswick Conservative Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen hosted the Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada at the National Arts Centre. The event was the world premier of the company’s Ghosts of Violence, a work that tackles the subject of women who have died at the hands of an intimate partner. Below is Stewart Olsen with Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc.
MPs meet city folks
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities held their Ottawa reception at the Fairmont Château Laurier. Below, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (right).
Remembering Mario Lagüe
A remembrance night was held last week for Liberal communications director Mario Lagüe, who died in a motorcycle accident in August.
The gun registry, the vote, the after-party
This week saw the big showdown over the long-gun registry. MPs voted 153-151 in favour of a Liberal motion that kills Conservative MP Candice Hoeppner’s private member’s bill to get rid of the registry. Just before the vote, a small group of young protesters stood in front of the Peace Tower demanding the registry be scrapped.
And now, the rest of the story
In this week’s print edition there is a short profile under this byline of Senator Nancy Ruth, the last paragraph of which contains a surprise twist.
The Commons: Your deferential silence is appreciated
To shut the f— up, or not to shut the f— up
Parties unite for prostate cancer
All parties were united by wearing blue to show their support for NDP leader Jack Layton in his battle with prostate cancer. The men were given ties and the women were given scarves by Prostate Cancer Canada. Below, Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose.
The Commons: A mysterious stranger enters the story
Allegations about Guergis “came forth from a third party”