Errata, observations and working notes
from Parliament Hill reporter David Akin
View Article  Farewell Jack!

I’ve been on the road since this election began — two weeks with Conservative leader Stephen Harper and the last week with NDP leader Jack Layton. Tonight, I’m on board Layton’s plane, headed for Ottawa and my own bed. Tomorrow, I’ll wake up for my first week away from the ...   more »

View Article  Auto workers for Layton

In Nanaimo this week, the president of Local 333 for the Canadian Auto Workers — that local represents transit workers in the city of Victoria — jumped up on stage to endorse Jack Layton and the NDP. This was noteworthy, of course, because of CAW national president Buzz Hargrove’s decision ...   more »

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