Louis Plamondon

With shrinking coffers and membership, the Bloc Québécois is returning to its militant roots to fight for sovereignty—and survival

The independent MP for Edmonton-St. Albert takes his seat

Nestlé Canada held a special reception at The Westin Ottawa for MPs and folks on the Hill. The night highlighted some of their products. “You make Häagen-Dazs” was a popular line when people found out Nestlé Canada had the rights to produce it in this country.

The Canadian Gas Association held their second annual Now We’re Cooking with Gas reception at the National Arts Centre.

Neither the government nor the official opposition seem interested in pursuing the recommendations of yesterday’s Royal Society report.

After Question Period yesterday, the House proceeded to the traditional messages on the occasion of Remembrance Day (the House is due to be on break next week). Veteran Affairs Minister Steven Blaney spoke for the government, Peter Stoffer for the NDP and Sean Casey for the Liberals.

The Canadian Pork Council held a reception for MPs at the Sheraton Hotel.

Last week MPs sported orange ribbons to remember Jack Layton.

Jack Layton’s chair to go to his family

The House of Commons is presently toasting the memory of Jack Layton, with speeches so far from Stephen Harper, Bob Rae, Louis Plamondon and Elizabeth May.

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