3rd-worst fire year ever
New evacs on northern fires
Bear kills off-leash dog
All BC News
Child dies in boating mishap
'Who killed Theresa?'
Emotional goodbye
More Canada News
Bridge toll rises to 43
No plans for alien visitors
Miss America bullied
More World News
Business has eye on smoke
Tax system favours wealthy
Airfare creeps skyward
Falcons done for season
Little slugger gets to play
FIFA defends ethics bans
Kylie 'never misses a night'
Aretha funeral Aug. 31
Kanye West/ Kid Cudi show
Dan in Ottawa
Great men leave the stage
was saddened to learn of the passing of Fred King of Kaleden, a Second World War veteran and retired member of Parliament. He was a kind, caring man who gave...
Standoff over health accord
This week, much of the news coming out of Ottawa has been focused on extravagant and wasteful spending involving Liberal cabinet ministers. The spending relates...
Sharing, and saving money
I was once told it is important to recognize 100,000 scheduled flights take off and land each day without drawing any media attention. The flights that do not...
Another war on science?
During the last federal election, I made a point of attending almost every public all-candidates forum that my schedule would allow. I believe I missed only two...
Elites picking elites
Canadians should take an active interest in how the Liberal government plans to appoint judges to our Supreme Court. When a government announces a new process,...
Citizens deserve to be heard
I was asked recently why I write a weekly MP report given that some other members of Parliament don’t. The first reason is due to the fact the federal...
Do you want a carbon tax?
Last week’s report covering Internet censorship and net neutrality generated a significant amount of feedback with an overwhelming consensus strongly in...
Net neutrality threatened
Internet censorship and net neutrality are not top of mind for most people, but that doesn't mean they don't deserve our attention. While most people...
Retirement dreams
Recently, the federal government announced a tentative deal with most provinces to increase the size of CPP contributions and increase the benefit payments upon...
Searching for justice
One of the things that I have discovered during my time in Ottawa is how frequently any debate on crime related legislation often overlooks the devastating...
Democracy in action
The House of Commons was scheduled to sit three days this week before adjourning for the summer recess. This allows all MPs to return to their ridings and spend...
Beer debate fizzy
In my June 1 MP report, I referred to the opposition #FreeTheBeer campaign that ultimately means asking the Liberal government to elevate the Comeau case to the...
Death bill scrutinized
In my May 25 MP report, I speculated on how recent efforts to reform the Senate to become more politically independent could result in the upper house causing...
Free the beer
Recently, in my capacity as the Official Opposition critic for inter-provincial trade, I held a news conference with Opposition Deputy Leader Dennis Lebel to...
Sober second thought
This week is the final constituency week where MPs are back in their home ridings before returning to Ottawa on Monday, May 30 for what will be the longest...
Best electoral system?
Seldom will a week go by while the House of Commons is in session without hearing the all too familiar suggestion that “democracy is under attack”....
Time allocation
Ottawa has once again been a busy week as a number of debates have been occurring while bills progress through the House in some cases assisted by the Liberal...
Fort McMurray
Our thoughts are with Fort McMurray residents Our thoughts and prayers this week are with our neighbours in Fort McMurray, Alberta, who have been devastated by...
Timely access to benefits
Constituency week This week is a constituency week, meaning the House of Commons is adjourned while Members of Parliament are back in our home ridings. For...
Assisted death debate
Bill C-14 - medical assistance in dying In two previous MP reports, I have asked for feedback on the subject of medically assisted dying, in response to the...
