2005 Budget Drama: When Speaker Broke Tie to Save Gov't
Relive the dramatic 2005 budget vote where Parliament's Speaker cast the deciding vote to save Paul Martin's minority government amid political betrayals and high-stakes drama.
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MP Shannon Stubbs Misses Budget Vote After Surgery
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs missed the narrow budget vote after major jaw surgery, while the Carney government survived by just two votes. Read the full story.
Interim PBO's Fiscal Honesty Threatens His Job
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques exposes unsustainable debt and accounting concerns in Carney government's budget. Will his transparency cost him the permanent position?
Liberals survive fourth confidence vote in Ottawa
Canada's minority Liberal government survives another confidence vote on a budgetary motion, averting a snap election as opposition leaders criticize their methods as unsustainable.
Carney's accounting tricks fail to impress
Parliamentary Budget Officer finds Carney government's capital spending definition 'overly expansive' in new report. Read the full analysis of Canada's fiscal framework.
WestJet CEO apologizes for 200 disability complaints
WestJet's CEO told a parliamentary committee the airline received 200 disability complaints in 2023, calling each case 'unacceptable' and vowing improvements for accessible air travel in Canada.
Liberals pass federal budget in crucial confidence vote
The Liberal government survives a confidence vote on the 2025 federal budget, avoiding a holiday election. Elizabeth May's support proves decisive in the high-stakes parliamentary showdown.
Ex-MP's $173K Spending on Vacation Pay Draws Scrutiny
Former Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga's $173,000 expenditure on vacation pay raises questions about parliamentary spending accountability in Canada.
Interim PBO Jason Jacques seeks permanent position
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques confirms he will apply for the permanent role, bringing continuity to Canada's fiscal oversight. Learn about his qualifications and vision.
Interim PBO Jason Jacques seeks permanent position
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques confirms he will apply for the permanent role as government spending scrutiny intensifies. Learn about his qualifications and budget findings.
Operating spending driving deeper deficits: PBO
Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals Ottawa's operational expenses, not capital investments, are primarily responsible for growing budget deficits. Learn the fiscal implications.
Eby Under Scrutiny at B.C. NDP Convention
B.C. Premier David Eby confronts party pressure as shaky coalition and near-election experience dominate NDP convention discussions. Political future hangs in balance.
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Justin Trudeau's Romance
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau opens up about navigating life after her separation from Justin Trudeau and his public relationship with Katy Perry, emphasizing co-parenting and personal growth.
Ottawa seeks permanent parliamentary budget officer
The federal government is recruiting for a permanent parliamentary budget officer position. Learn about the role's importance and current interim leadership under Jason Jacques.
Call for Better Protection of National War Memorial
Tom MacGregor argues for enhanced security at Ottawa's National War Memorial, a sacred site vulnerable since the Freedom Convoy. Read why Confederation Square needs federal protection.
Pronunciation debate delays UCP bill in Alberta legislature
A surprising pronunciation debate over 'status' versus 'statute' caused unexpected delays in the introduction of a UCP government bill, creating a rare moment of parliamentary confusion in Alberta's legislature.
Why Fixed Election Dates Hurt Canadian Democracy
Canada's experiment with fixed election dates has created political chaos instead of stability. Discover why returning to flexible timing might be better for our democracy.
Committee Revises Order for Grant Applicant Data
A House of Commons committee has significantly revised its controversial order for detailed information about federal grant applicants after facing privacy concerns and government pushback.
Liberals make budget amendments confidence votes
The Trudeau government escalates parliamentary tensions by treating opposition budget amendments as confidence matters, risking potential election trigger in dramatic political standoff.
Are Canadian Judges Undermining Parliamentary Democracy?
A critical examination of judicial activism in Canada reveals how courts may be undermining democratic processes through expansive Charter interpretations, raising concerns about parliamentary sovereignty.
Fiscal Expert Gives Qualified Support to Federal Budget
Kevin Page, Canada's first parliamentary budget officer, provides qualified support for Chrystia Freeland's federal budget while warning about fiscal risks and implementation challenges ahead.
Alberta MLA Guthrie Resigns After Privilege Denial
UCP MLA Guthrie's dramatic committee resignation after Speaker denies privilege claim sparks political firestorm in Alberta legislature.
Quebec CAQ expels doctor-MNA after health committee clash
Exclusive: Dr. Alain Sioui becomes first CAQ member expelled from caucus following explosive health committee testimony criticizing government's healthcare management.
Quebec MNA Expels Doctors From Health Committee Meeting
A controversial confrontation between Quebec MNA France-Élaine Dubeau and doctors leads to expulsion from legislative meeting, exposing deep tensions in provincial health care reform.
Conservative MP blocks Trudeau's budget speech in historic move
Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont makes history by preventing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland from delivering the federal budget speech, escalating political tensions in Ottawa.
CAQ MNA may quit party over health bill tactics
A Coalition Avenir Québec member is reconsidering party allegiance after the government invoked closure to pass sweeping health care reforms, raising concerns about democratic process.
NDP Bill Threatens Jail Time for Canadian Speech
A controversial NDP private member's bill is raising alarms about potential jail time for Canadians expressing certain opinions. Bill C-367 aims to remove religious hate speech exemptions, creating new legal risks for free speech advocates.
Budget 2025 Cuts Intelligence Watchdog Funds
Canada's 2025 federal budget reveals significant cuts to intelligence oversight agencies, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in national security operations.
Former Budget Officer Warns Government Must Respond in Budget
As Canada's federal budget approaches, former Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page warns the government faces mounting pressure to address inflation, housing costs, and economic uncertainty. Get the inside scoop on what to expect.
Silver Alert Petition with 7,300 Signatures Hits Parliament
A Winnipeg family's tragedy sparks nationwide movement for Canada-wide Silver Alert system to locate missing seniors with cognitive conditions.
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