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Gemini Award-winning reporter David Akin is the National Affairs Correspondent for Canwest News Service and is based at the CNS Parliamentary Bureau in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Friday, November 28
Monday's motions from the Liberals
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DavidAkin
on Fri 28 Nov 2008 02:31 PM EST
So what are the Liberals thinking about for Monday? Pick one from the list below: Mr. Dion--THAT, in light of the Conservatives’ failure to recognize the seriousness of Canada’s economic situation, and its failure in particular to present any credible plan to stimulate the Canadian economy and to help workers and businesses in hard-pressed sectors such as manufacturing, the automotive industry and forestry, this House has lost confidence... more »
Wednesday, November 19
Savage for Rae
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DavidAkin
on Wed 19 Nov 2008 12:43 PM EST
Michael Ignatieff has been notching some key 'wins' when it comes to support from his caucus colleagues but today, Nova Scotia MP Mike Savage declares for Iggy rival Bob Rae: more »Friday, November 14
Layoffs in the OLO
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DavidAkin
on Fri 14 Nov 2008 02:58 PM EST
We understand that, this afternoon, thinner budgets means fewer people working in the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition. At least eleven staffers have been let go in the OLO. more »
Bob Rae's first hurdle: Ontario
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DavidAkin
on Fri 14 Nov 2008 02:54 PM EST
Rae is popular among Liberals in many parts of the country but in Ontario, there are LIberals who worry his tenure as the NDP premier who had the misfortune of presiding over a rough recession that left a big hole in the provincial treasury will not be remembered fondly by Ontario voters. Sunday's meeting will be Rae's first chance in this relatively short leadership contest to convince his Ontario colleagues that his name can indeed win more seats for Liberal brand in Ontario. more »Tuesday, November 4
Whither Peter Milliken?
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DavidAkin
on Tue 04 Nov 2008 03:17 PM EST
Now, here's an interesting little conspiracy theory advanced to me this afternoon by a smart and enthusiastic Hill staffer: The Conservatives may be interested in seeing anyone -- even another Liberal - take the Speaker's job, so long as it's not Liberal Peter Milliken. Here's why... more » |
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