Francis Scarpaleggia
The Clarity Act debate
The NDP lines up in opposition to a Bloc bill
The Commons: The yellow piece of paper
Dean Del Mastro’s notes tell him voters have been demeaned
Civil disagreement
From QP this afternoon, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews responds to concerns raised by Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia about the government’s pursuit of so-called lawful access legislation.
The Commons: Rave-up
The circular amphitheatre, used in other circumstances by a circus school, was bathed in red light. A muscular DJ spun pounding dance music, the heavy bass shaking the floor. In the audience, signs and thundersticks waved approximately to the beat.
The Final Day: Keeping score
Ralph Goodale re-elected. Belinda Stronach’s riding goes to the Conservatives. Bonnie Brown is out.