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.
Ottawa launches Student Support Office for school concerns
Ottawa establishes Student and Family Support Office to streamline responses to school issues. Minister announces enhanced support system for educational concerns.
Epilepsy Association opens new Halifax support centre
The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes has opened a new Halifax facility to expand support services for individuals and families affected by epilepsy across the region.
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.
Ottawa school board cuts special education supervisors
The OCDSB eliminates 15 special education supervisory positions in a major restructuring move that has parents and educators concerned about support for vulnerable students.
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.
NS woman's sock drive warms hearts across Atlantic Canada
A compassionate Nova Scotia woman is leading an ambitious campaign to collect over 20,000 pairs of socks for those in need, turning simple footwear into symbols of community care and warmth during challenging times.
Canada's Largest Small Business Contest Launches
Discover how Canada's monumental ShopLocal2Win contest is transforming small business support with massive prizes, community impact, and nationwide participation.
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.
Ontario College Staff End 5-Week Strike With New Contract
After 37 days on picket lines, 20,000 Ontario college support workers ratify transformative new contract featuring unprecedented wage increases and job security protections.
BC Forestry Seeks Federal Support Like Ontario Auto Industry
BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon calls for Ottawa to provide forestry sector with same level of support given to Ontario's automotive industry, warning of economic consequences without federal intervention.
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