The independent MP for Edmonton-St. Albert takes his seat
No by-election, but there will be a campaign
Considering the case of Claude Patry
How dare the opposition question the government’s commitment to democracy?
The Marketing Research and Intelligence Association says it will be looking into the automated calls made by the NDP in Lise St-Denis’ riding. The New Democrats seem undaunted.
Party paid to have turncoat MP’s phone lines flooded
The NDP admits it’s behind a survey in Saint-Maurice-Champlain that directs those unhappy with Lise St-Denis’ switch to the Liberals to Ms. St-Denis’ riding office.
A note sent to NDP members yesterday by Brian Topp, in response to Lise St-Denis’ move to the Liberals.
Once more to our periodic series on the House of Commons.
The NDP deems Lise St. Denis’ defection an insult to democracy and challenges her to a duel by-election. Ian Capstick, while taking no issue with the general notion of floor-crossing, takes issue with Ms. St. Denis’ explanation.
‘I wasn’t an NDP member, I was a member elected to represent all people in my riding’
The MP for Saint-Maurice-Champlain is now a Liberal. Her written statement is as follows.