KAIROS
The quotable Bev Oda
A look back at the minister’s adventures in explaining complicated matters of maternal health, abortion and expensive orange juice
The Commons: Confusion clarified and epitomized
Bev Oda addresses “the confusion” over the KAIROS document
How a minister of the crown conveys her wishes
More on Bev Oda’s appearance at committee this morning in a bit, but the government side has apparently now turned over two documents to demonstrate that ungrammatical editing was not entirely uncommon within her department.
Oda apologizes
Blames bureaucratic process for controversy over funding
The constantly evolving nature of democracy
Stephen Harper, explaining Bev Oda’s situation. “Mr. Speaker, once again, the reality is that the minister took a decision that was contrary to the recommendations of her officials. In a democracy, the elected ministers are the ones who make decisions. That is what democracy means.”
Twenty questions
Tabatha Southey listens to Tom Lukiwski.
The House passes judgment, again
Last night, by a count of 145-135, the House of Commons passed the following motion.
The Commons: John Baird will not be distracted by your democracy
In fairness to Mr. Baird, there is much to distract the Conservatives these days
‘Kangaroo court’
During debate yesterday following the Speaker’s ruling, Conservative Tom Lukiwski, the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader, expressed his reverence for our parliamentary system.
The Commons: Stephen Harper, ever undaunted
No matter the scandals that surround him, this prime minister is loud and proud
The Commons: This unserious business
Pierre Poilievre must have a highly developed sense of humour
The Commons: Law and points of order
Respect for campaign spending limits may be debatable, but the rules barring photography certainly aren’t