Ron Cannan

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This week contains multitudes

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, Monday. I encourage all Canadians during this Citizenship Week to take some time to learn about Canada’s history, symbols and institutions, reflect on the great gift of being Canadian that has been passed to us, and as the Oath of Citizenship instructs, commit to faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfill our duties as Canadian citizens.

Prostate Cancer Canada on the Hill

Prostate Cancer Canada was on the Hill for their blue tie and scarf campaign.

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Now is not the time for democracy (II)

Ron Cannan seeks to clarify his previously reported explanation.

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Now is not the time for democracy

Conservative MP Ron Cannan explains why it was necessary to prorogue the House.

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MPS and miners

The Mining Association of Canada held a reception at The Fairmont Château Laurier. Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt with Jim Gowans of De Beers Canada Inc.

MPs and Mental Health Awards

The seventh annual Champions of Mental Health Awards were held at the Fairmont Château Laurier ballroom. Margaret Trudeau, seen below with son Justin, got an award for being open about suffering from bipolar disorder.

MPs avoid spitting out wine

The Canadian Vintners Association held a special wine tasting reception on the Hill. There were spitting buckets, but most MPs did not bother using them between “tastes.”

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Taking aim at Ignatieff

The first shot in the coming Tory war to define their opponent

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Please stop exploiting Ron Cannan

The Conservative MP rose after QP yesterday to apologize for Monday’s segue.

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The Commons: The House of Comedians

The Scene. In the 15 minutes between 2 o’clock and the start of Question Period, three different Conservatives were sent up to demonstrate their loyalty to the cause.