Anthony Rota

The Speaker of the House reflects on a frantic year that saw him handle an unprecedented transformation of how Parliament works

The Globe considers the possibility of a court challenge in Nipissing-Timiskaming.

Glen McGregor and Stephen Maher report that Elections Canada is investigating the expenses of the Conservative campaign in Guelph.

Former Liberal MP Anthony Rota tells the CBC that people in his riding received calls, purported to be from Elections Canada, that direct them to incorrect polling stations.

Speaking in the House before the vote to eliminate the long-gun registry last week, Conservative MP Candice Hoeppner recalled how she had introduced similar legislation in the last Parliament. She then proceeded to gloat.

Justin shocked by ‘lazy’ comments, ‘Our country’s greatest shame’, and An ugly letter from Ottawa

And Rona Ambrose’s man-hating dog

The Scene. As the House settled in for another Question Period, John Baird wandered by for a chat with the Prime Minister. Stephen Harper nodded. James Moore stopped and dropped off a piece of paper. Mr. Harper looked it over and nodded. Jim Flaherty leaned over to say something. Mr. Harper nodded. Only when Rona Ambrose came over to retrieve a document from his desk did the Prime Minister offer an identifiable grin.

Latest reports put a coalition cabinet at 24 members—18 Liberal, 6 NDP.

Before Question Period each day, 15 minutes is set aside for MP’s to stand and deliver short statements on whatever subject they wish to speak to. Usually this involves expressions of concern for international events, commendation for local charities, or reference to legislative matters. It is, at least in theory, the House’s one forum through which individual members can speak of their own volition, irrespective of ongoing debate or strict party interest.

Not that anyone’s currently around to hold a vote. Nor that there could be a vote—or at least one that could matter. But for those of you keeping score at home, here’s a breakdown of those MPs who’ve spoken publicly about the appointment of Dr. Morgentaler.