Conservative blogger ...Taylor, whether it be by dint of his connections or persistence, has what it is, so far as I know, the first one-on-one interview (left) with our new Industry Minister Tony Clement. In the interview, Clement notes that he's been "drinking from the firehose", so to speak, in terms of bringing himself up to speed on issues within his portfolio. The first days of his tenure, of course, have been dominated by questions about support for the auto sector. But, as Clement tells Taylor, autos isn't the only sectoral interest he has. He's also concerned, for example, about aerospace and forestry...
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Monday, November 17
Parliamentary procedure explained
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DavidAkin
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 01:27 PM EST
Like you, dear reader, I've long wished for a handy Web site or two that would settle arguments, once and for all, about which of the six days of debate on a throne speech is set aside for votes on sub-amendments to the main amendments to the government's motion to accept the throne speech . . . more »
Parliament set to get down to business
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DavidAkin
on Mon 17 Nov 2008 07:54 AM EST
... one of Mr. Harper's senior advisers ..quickly shot down any idea that Mr. Harper would be inclined to wait. "He truly believes that the House of Commons is the place to conduct the nation's business," the aide said a few days before election day. And so, on Wednesday, barely a month after winning a strengthened minority government, Mr. Harper will take his seat in the Senate and listen to Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean read the speech from the throne, officially opening the 40th Parliament of Canada. ... more » |
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