Elaine McCoy

Why a more independent Senate is working better for Canadians

Opinion: Independent Sen. Elaine McCoy on two ways the Senate has been improved by independence

‘This bill is a sham’

A bit late, the royal succession bill might get a debate in the Senate

Knockin’ on doors with Peter Lougheed

Elaine McCoy, the last Progressive Conservative in the Senate, remembers the former Alberta premier

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One week later

Thoughts from Tabatha Southey, Lisa Rochon, Elaine McCoy, Aaron Leaf and Roland Paris. Torontoist has the 14 essential video clips of G20 weekend and an interview with the hero of the one below. The Star tells the stories of the TTC employee who was tackled and the protesters who got engaged. Dalton McGuinty speaks and punts. The CCLA is considering a lawsuit. And Mark Holland wants federal compensation for business that were trashed.

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The meaning of STFU

Senator Elaine McCoy considers Senator Nancy Ruth’s four-letter word.

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Unelected senators, to save democracy

Senator Elaine McCoy makes the case for a reformed, but still appointed, Senate.

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From the magazine

Something like 750 words on the last of the Progressive Conservatives on Parliament Hill.

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And then there were two

A fierce 60-something is now one of the PC party’s last holdouts

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Stephen for Seborga

Bit late to this, but Progressive Conservative Senator Elaine McCoy has some offered some free counsel to the Prime Minister.
As Prime Minister Harper continues to flog his canard * about the Senate blocking his legislation, one wonders what his true aspirations might be.  Zero opposition?  Leader for life, even?  Perhaps he’s been studying the life and times of Prince Giorgio I, elected prince of Seborga, who recently passed away.  Known as ‘His Tremendousness’, Prince Georgio reigned supreme for 46 years.  Quite an attractive role model, for those inclined to complain about dissenting opinions…

But now there’s a vacancy.  Who will start the newest Facebook campaign – Stephen for Seborga?  It certainly has a satisfying ring to it, I’m sure you’ll agree.

It behooves us to note that according to leading constitutional scholars, Mr. Harper is not in fact a dictator or royal ruler.

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Elaine McCoy’s straight-talk express

The Alberta senator insists on applying fact to the great cigarillo debate.