clarity act

Why, in an otherwise strong debate, did the NDP leader tread into the dangerous quicksand of Quebec separatism?

Exclusive survey data takes Canada’s temperature on the environment, economy, Senate, and Clarity Act

There is an old-fashioned sounding term, “cabinet solidarity,” that I’ve been thinking about this week, after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said he was for abolishing the Senate and Denis Lebel, minister of infrastructure, communities and intergovernmental affairs, said he thinks if 50 per cent plus one voted to separate in a referendum, that would be enough for Quebec to exit Canada.

The House votes to keep both

The NDP lines up in opposition to a Bloc bill

I have a joke I’ve been cracking about the controversy over the Clarity Act. “It’s simple! I’m with the New Democrats: fifty percent plus one is totally fine as a standard. But I also say this: let’s make it a contest of three out of five falls. And, remember, the federalists are already up two-zip.”

Charles Taylor argues for the NDP’s Unity Bill

Stephane Dion scolds the New Democrats for their Unity Bill

‘What is the content of this obligation to negotiate?’ The SCOC asked a hell of a question, writes Paul Wells, but look at how they answered

The NDP is wrong on secession, the Clarity Act and the Supreme Court

The NDP takes on the Clarity Act

The NDP leader explains himself